New Hamphire became the first post-colonial sovereign nation in the Americas when it broke off from Great Britian in January 1776, and was one of the original thirteen states that founded the United States of America six months later.
Today, New Hampshire is home to over 1.3 million people and is the only state with neither a general sales tax nor a personal income tax at either the state or local level.
Business & Economy
Since the late 1800s manufacturing has been important in the state. Textile mills and
factories produced a variety of goods and products into the 21st century. Over
recent years, however, with the local decline in manufacturing year-round tourism is
now the state's leading industry. Many visitors come to enjoy the state's beaches,
mountains, and lakes.
Geography
New Hampshire, one of the New England states, is bordered by Massachusetts to
the south, Vermont to the west, the Canadian province of Quebec to the northwest
and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Concord is the
capital and third largest city; the largest city is Manchester, followed by Nashua.
Higher Education
There are 23 accredited, degree-granting, postsecondary institutions operating in the
state including such univesities as the University of New Hampshire, Southern New
Hampshire University, Darmouth College, Keene State College, Plymouth State
University, Franklin Pierce College and Hesser College.
Politics
New Hampshire's constitution, adopted in 1784, is the second oldest in the country.
The New Hampshire presidential primary is among the first to be held in election years
and has often forecast national trends or influenced election outcomes.
THINGS TO DO
Southern New Hampshire lays claim to 18 miles of coastline with 8 sandy beaches that are a popular draw for water sports, surfing, sailing, beach volleyball and relaxing.
With it's unique geograpghic location New Hampshire has easy acces to several great places to visit throughout New England. Both Boston, MA and Portland, ME are just an hour away by car or train and offer addtional opportunities for entertainment, sports, shopping and much more.
RELATED LINKS
About New Hampshire
New Hampshire Education
Official New Hampshire Website
Skiing in New Hampshire