New Hampshire is a state located in the New England region of the United States, known as the Granite State because of the abundance of granite in the state.In 1622, the area was named New Hampshire because of a ship captain who was a native of Hampshire.... New Hampshire.
Basic introduction Chinese name ：New Hampshire Foreign name ：New Hampshire AKA ：Granite State Administrative region：State Affiliated area ：New England region in the northeastern United States *** Location ：Concord Geographic location ：New England region in the northeastern United States Area ：24 097 square kilometers Population ：849,000(2005)） Bird ：Violet Lilac State Flower : Governor : John Lynch (Democrat) Senators : Judd Gregg, John Sununu Major cities : Manchester, Nashua History, Geography, Population, Cities, Economy, Education, State Universities, Private Universities, Socio-Cultural, Religion, Museums, Arts Organizations and Related Activities, Tourism, History Martin Pring) was the first European to reach New Hampshire. New Hampshire Coat of Arms In 1622, Captain John Mason acquired a piece of land and named it Hampshire, the same name as an English county. In 1776, New Hampshire became the first colony to recognize the Provisional Constitution and *** and gained independence from Great Britain. In 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth U.S. state to subscribe to the U.S. Constitution. Geography During the last ice age, about 14,000 to 64,000 years ago, the "Wisconsin Glacier" swept through New England from northwest to southeast like a giant roller, creating a peculiarly eroded landscape of ice valleys, buckets, and caves throughout the state. More than 1300 lakes and ponds in the state, most of the moraine lake and ice erosion lake. Lake water accounted for 3% of the total area of the state, the whole territory of mountainous, there are 8 more than 1600 meters of peaks, 61 more than 200 meters of high mountains and 157 more than 800 meters of hills. Only in the southeast there is a small coastal plain. In the north are the White Mountains, with Mount Washington at 1,917 meters, the highest point in the state and the highest peak in all of New England. In the center and south are the New England hills. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the state with an area of 18,000 hectares. Five major rivers in New England originate within the state: the Connecticut River, the Merrimack River, the Piscataquoia River, the Androscoggin River, and the Saco River. The Connecticut River Valley, with its fertile soil, became the state's main agricultural region. The southern part of the valley is wider, with the capital city of Concord and the large industrial metropolis of Manchester within the valley. The Merrimack River flows through the state from north to south, and is dammed to produce hydroelectric power. Northeastern U.S. New Hampshire Scenery Natural forest area is very extensive, almost 80% of the area of the state, which is mostly hardwood forests, coniferous forests are also developed. New Hampshire is a major hardwood producer in the United States. Every year, from the end of September to the beginning of October, the maple leaves are red and yellow, the pine and fir are green, and the mountains are covered with a beautiful scenery. Birch growth is also very lush. The forest is rich in wildlife, such as black bears, white-tailed deer and musk. Otters, which are almost extinct, have reappeared after protection. Grouse, mountain snipe, pheasant and mallard duck are the most abundant birds. Climate change is great. The winter is long and cold, sometimes dropping below -17℃ for several days in a row, with a record of the worst weather conditions in the U.S. settlements; the summer is relatively cool. the average temperature in January is -6℃ in the south; -12℃ in the north, with a difference of 6℃ between the north and the south. the average temperature in July is 21℃ in the south; 16℃ in the north, with a difference of 5℃ between the north and the south. The average temperature in July is 21℃ in the south and 16℃ in the north, with a difference of 5℃ between the north and the south. Annual precipitation is around 1,000 millimeters, most of which is snowfall. The north is sometimes intruded by polar air masses. Population According to the Bureau of Statistics in 2003, the population of New Hampshire totaled 1287,687. Ethnic distribution: 95.1% white, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.3% yellow, 0.7% black, 0.2% Indian, and 1.1% mixed race. The five most numerous ethnic groups among whites are Irish (19.4%), people of English descent (18%), people of French descent (14.6%), French Canadians (10.6%), and people of German descent (8.6%). Cities Manchester, the largest city in New Hampshire. Keene, also known as "Elm City". Concord, the state capital. EconomyThe "Golden Triangle" is New Hampshire's main economic region, stretching from Manchester in the north to Nashua in the south and Portsmouth Harbor in the east. Because of the port and its proximity to Route 128 in Boston, transportation is easy and industry thrives. The state is one of the most industrialized in the United States. The electronics, chemical, and mechanical industries employ the most people. Since the 1960s, the traditional shoe, woodworking, clothing, and textile industries have declined, while the aerospace industry has grown rapidly. Economic Indicators: New Hampshire's 2011 GDP was $63.5 billion, ranking 42nd among the 50 U.S. states, accounting for 0.42% of the nation's GDP, and a per capita GDP of $48,214. Trade Situation: In 2011, the total export trade amounted to $4.297 billion, and the main export products include industrial machinery and equipment, electric motors, audio equipment and components, optics, photographic instruments, medical and surgical equipment, plastics and plastics products, and so on. The top ten export markets are: Mexico (US$943 million), Canada (US$648 million), China (US$338 million), Germany (US$233 million), the United Kingdom (US$200 million), Japan (US$116 million), the Netherlands (US$111 million) and France (US$99 million). The top ten exports were parts for telephones and other communications equipment, machines for manufacturing single crystal pillars and wafers, machine parts, fiber optic cables, integrated circuits for use as processors and controllers, printers and photocopiers, other instruments and apparatus using optical rays, audio amplifiers, parts and accessories for automatic data processing equipment, and other integrated circuits. China is New Hampshire's third-largest export market, with exports to China totaling $338 million in 2011, down 17.96% from 2010, and accounting for 7.86% of the state's total exports that year. The top five exports were machinery and equipment, computers and electronic products, metal products, electrical equipment and parts, and chemical products. Foreign investment: New Hampshire has a favorable investment environment, and the main sources of foreign investment are Britain, France, Canada and Germany. Agriculture: Agricultural products mainly include milk products, young animals, beef cattle, apples and eggs. Manufacturing: Major industries and products include biotechnology, construction, petrochemicals, consumer goods, machinery, leather, measuring instruments, medical equipment, paper products, plastics, rubber, stone, and wood processing. The major industries in New Hampshire are, in order, industrial machinery, computer equipment, electrical/electronic equipment, instruments, metal products, leather, chemicals, transportation equipment, wood, rubber, stone, paper, textiles, etc., with the fastest-growing industries being industrial machinery and computer equipment. Mining: The state is rich in mineral resources, mainly gemstones and mica mines. Tourism: Tourism is one of the most important industries in the state, generating about $3 billion annually. Notable Companies: New Hampshire is home to a number of small and medium-sized businesses, including PC Connection, a retailer of computers and peripherals. Other notable companies headquartered in the state include Segway, a manufacturer of two-wheeled electric vehicles, and timberland, a well-known outdoor sports brand. Education State Universities University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire Durham University of New Hampshire Plymouth University of New Hampshire Keene University of New Hampshire Manchester University of Southern New Hampshire Keene State Colleges Private Universities Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Franklin Pierce College (Franklin Pierce College) Franklin Pierce College New England College Southern New Hampshire University Notre Dame College St. Anselm's College Colby-Sawyer College Thomas Moore College of Liberal Arts Society Culture Religion Religion among New Hampshire residents is: Protestant Christian - 41%, Catholic - 41%, Other Christian - 3%, Other Religious - 2%, and Non-Religious - 9%. The main Protestant denominations are: Methodist (11% of the state's population), Baptist (9%), Presbyterian and Episcopalian (2% combined). Museums City of Manchester: the Manchester Historical Society Museum Carlyle Gallery City of Concord: the New Hampshire Historical Society Museum Dartmouth College: the Tote Museum Arts groups and related events New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra: located at the Palace Theater in Manchester. New Hampshire Opera: The Palace Theater in Manchester. Hopkins Center: located at Dartmouth College. Prescott Park: located in the city of Portsmouth, hosts an arts festival each summer. Additionally, the Mornenac Center for the Arts, as well as the New Hampshire Music Festival, tours the state's major cities each summer with musical programs. Tourism The White Mountain National Forest and adjacent areas are New Hampshire's premier recreation area. Activities such as camping, skiing, ice skating, hiking, fishing, boating and swimming are available. The area is home to some of the most beautiful maple leaves in the country, and each fall, they are as red as a dream. In addition, the state's 16 other state recreation areas offer fun outdoor activities. New Hampshire has other places worth visiting, like: the New Hampshire Ruins north of Greene, the Loguzzi Mine in Cofferton, Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia, and Mystic Mound near North Sharon. 1. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway 2. Canterbury Shaker Village 3. Crawford Notch, Crawford Valley 4. The Currier Gallery The Currier Gallery of Art 5. Creek Gap The Flume 6. Franconia Notch, Franconia Valley 7. Lost River 8. Pinkham Notch Scenic Area 9. The Profile 10. Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site 11. Strowe Strawberry Banke Museum