USA also bought newer land areas like Nebraska and Dakota in the Louisiana Purchase. With the Homestead act of the early 1900s the land area of Montana was increased from 160 acres to 320 acres.
According to the latest census, the population of Montana is 935,670 out of which a hopping majority of 82% are Christians. With major cities like Billings, Miles City, Helena, Great Falls and Bozeman the economy of Montana has been growing at a rapid pace. the per capita income according to the last census is US$25,406. Primarily an agrarian economy, Montana in United States of America also has a lot of industries. Majority of the population are engaged in growing wheat, barley, potatoes, cherries, honey, oats, rye and a variety of other crops. The soil of Montana is a rich source of useful items like gold, coal and silver. With famous tourist spots like Missouri River, Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake and Yellowstone National Park, tourism too is a major career option for many at Montana in United States of America. People are also engaged in cattle and livestock rearing, farm machinery, automobile, trucks, heavy equipments and collecting honey from the forest.
Brian Schweitzer is the governor Montana at present. Max Baucusand Jon Tester are the senators from Montana in United States of America . It has been observed that off late the Montanans are reclining more towards the Democrats. President George W. Bush has been widely supported by them in both the Presidential elections of 2000 and 2004
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