New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). Agriculture in New Hampshire is hampered by the mountainous topography and by extensive areas of unfertile and stony soil, but farmers are helped by the cooperative marketing that has expanded since World War II. Their main sources of income are dairy products, greenhouse products, apples, cattle, and eggs. Since the late 1800s manufacturing has been important in the state. The textile mills and factories producing leather goods (such as shoes and boots) that once lined the state's fast-moving rivers have given way to high-technology firms, many of them migrating from the Boston area and its higher tax rates. Electrical and other machinery, as well as fabricated metals and plastics, are also manufactured. The French and Indian Wars had prevented colonization of the inland areas, but after the wars a land rush began. Lumber camps were set up and sawmills were built along the streams. The Scotch-Irish settlers had already initiated the textile industry by growing flax and weaving linen. By the time of the Revolution many of the inhabitants had tired of British rule and were eager for independence. In Dec., 1774, a band of patriots overpowered Fort William and Mary (later Fort Constitution) and secured the arms and ammunition for their cause. New Hampshire was the first colony to declare its independence from Great Britain and to establish its own government (Jan., 1776). New Hampshire became the ninth and last necessary state to ratify the new Constitution of the United States in 1788. New Hampshire's northern boundary was fixed in 1842 when the Webster-Ashburton Treaty set the international line between Canada and the United States.

Agriculture economy consists of dairy products, nursery stock, cattle, apples, and eggs. Industrial economy involves machinery, electric equipment, rubber and plastic products, and tourism. New Hampshire is the only state in the union with no personal income tax and no state sales tax. New Hampshire offers a wide variety of apartment rentals.

New Hampshire is a beautiful state with rugged mountains, clear blue lakes and ocean beaches. It is a state with numerous granite quarries. The motto for the state, Live Free Or Die, is probably the most famous. New Hampshire was originally one of the thirteen colonies and the first state to declare its independence. Enjoy the quiet peaceful beauty of New Hampshire by looking into housing or apartment rentals.

Recreational attractions are skiing and other winter sports. Tourists come to observe the beautiful fall foliage. The New Hampshire International Speedway is home of the Loudon Classic, the longest-running motorcycle race in the United States. Trails throughout the state are available for hiking and biking. Enjoy New Hampshire hospitality by renting an apartment or home.

New Hampshire is the only state that does not mandate public kindergarten, but most communities in the state provide public kindergarten with local property-tax money. Many colleges and the University of New Hampshire are available to receive a higher education degree. College students can find exactly the type of apartment that they are looking for.