| Census Bureau Report |
| Time Zone: Eastern |
| Capital: Concord |
| Statehood Date: 6/21/1788 |
| Statehood Order: 09 |
| Flower: Lilac |
| Bird: Purple Finch |
| Land: 8969 Sq. Miles |
| Water: 382 Sq. Miles |
| Rank In Area Size: 46 |
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| One of the original 13 states, New Hampshire was named after the English county of Hampshire. New Hampshire has numerous granite quarries. There are no general sales or individual income taxes, which fits with the state motto of "Live free or die." A relatively small state, New Hampshire plays a major role every four years in the presidential election, as it holds the first primary election. |
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