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Montana is a state in the western United States. The state capital is Helena. The largest city is Billings. Its U.S. postal abbreviation is MT. Montana and Canada share a 877km (545-mile) northern border. The state borders the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. To the east is the border with North Dakota; to the southeast is a short border with South Dakota. In the south is the Wyoming border, and on the west and southwest is the Idaho border, marked by the Bitterroot River.

With a land area of 376,978 km² (145,552 square miles), Montana is the fourth largest in the United States. Major rivers in the state include the Missouri, Clark Fork of the Columbia, Milk, Flathead and Yellowstone. Montana is also one of many areas to claim the disputed title of world's shortest river (the Roe River). Montana contains Glacier National Park and portions of Yellowstone National Park. Other sites include the Little Bighorn National Monument, Bighorn Canyon National Recreational Area, Big Hole National Battlefield, and the National Bison Range. There are also a number of National Forests and National Wildlife Refuges. The principal river systems in Montana are the Clark Fork of the Columbia, the Missouri, and the Yellowstone.

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Montana's geography can be split into two basic regions: the mountains, which lie in the west, and the prairies, which encompass the eastern portion of the state. The Continental Divide separates the two regions, leading through western Montana from north to south, and forming the southwestern border of the state. Several mountain ranges form the western portion of Montana. In general the northern mountains were formed by glaciation and the southern formed through volcanic activity. South central Montana also contains mountainous terrain. Eastern Montana contains the Missouri and Yellowstone River Valleys in the north and south respectively.

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Montana is the fourth-largest State, after Alaska, Texas and California, covering 38 million hectares (94 million acres). Almost a quarter of Montana is national forest or public lands, with almost 2 million hectares (5 million acres) protected as wilderness areas. Elk, deer, antelopes, wolves and bears are just a few of the 500 species of wildlife that can be seen in Montana. The National Bison Range, just north of Missoula, was established in 1908 to protect the animal from extinction. Today, around 450 bison roam this high plains refuge. Between May and October, when all the routes are open, there is a small per-vehicle charge to access the range and view the magnificent creatures.

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is home to many endangered bears, big horn sheep, mountain goats, moose and grey wolves. The park is divided into two areas: Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta (Canada) and the larger Glacier National Park in Montana. The 84km (52 mile) Going-to-the-Sun Road crosses the park’s spectacular alpine landscape and is one of America’s most scenic drives. Hiking is a popular option, with over 1200km (750 miles) of trails to follow, many offering back-country camping opportunities. There are also special routes for cyclists and horses, and many of the larger lakes have tour boat services.

Montana contains recreation opportunities for every interest and ability. Highlights in the state include long-distance backpacking on the Continental Divide Trail, hiking in Glacier National Park, wildlife viewing in 16 wilderness areas and boating on Fort Peck and Bighorn Canyon Reservoirs.Montana is a skiing destination in the Winter months.