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New Hampshire is the epitome of rural America. It is thinly populated, agricultural and even poor in certain parts. The northern part of the state, apart from Portsmouth in the south, offers the most interest to visitors. It is not so much the historical sites that are the attraction, but the natural beauty and grandeur. The Granite State, as it is called, boasts the majestic White Mountains with the most breathtaking scenery.
Don't rush through New Hampshire - it should be savoured leisurely. Whether your interest is in nature, culture, tradition or technology, you will find it in this part of New England. This region is considered to be the most European region of America. The architecture usually has a European element, the people tend to have a European temperament and the state has an intriguing history.
The people of New Hampshire have an easy-going lifestyle, which is apparent in their motto: "Live free or die".
The state flower is the purple lilac, the state bird is the purple finch and the state tree is the white birch.
Did you know?
- Uncle Sam's real name was Samuel Wilson and his boyhood home is still standing in Mason. He supplied beef to the army in 1812 under the brand "U.S.".
- New Hampshire's nickname "The Granite State" originated from the fact that about 200 types of rocks and minerals come from the New Hampshire mountains.
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