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The state flag,
adopted in 1909, bears the state seal. A laurel wreath with nine
stars shows that New Hampshire was the ninth state to approve the
U.S. Constitution. The seal, adopted in 1931, displays the
Revolutionary War frigate Raleigh, which was built in Portsmouth.
The American flag of 1777 flies at the ship's stern. A granite
boulder in the foreground symbolizes the state's rugged terrain
and the character of its people.
New Hampshire is a New England state of the United States that is
noted for its natural beauty and year-round outdoor activities. In
summer, vacationers flock to the state's rugged mountains, blue
lakes, sandy beaches, and quiet villages. In the fall, visitors
tour the countryside ablaze with red, orange, and yellow leaves.
In winter, skiers race down snow-covered slopes and then warm
themselves near crackling fires in friendly ski lodges. |
