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STATE INFORMATION
New Hampshire was one of the original 13 states and is nicknamed "Live Free or Die," reflecting its fierce independence. However, it's also known as the Granite State, which refers to its extensive granite formations and quarries. New Hampshire is the fifth smallest state, but has some of the largest and most luxurious ski resorts, no sales tax and a stunning natural beauty that attracts millions of visitors each year. The state has experienced a robust economy in recent years, but has struggled with a high drug death rate and a significant decline in population. There are many ways to help serve the community and if you've volunteered in New Hampshire, we’d love to hear about your experience. Please let us know which organization you signed up with, what your trip was like, and if you’d recommend the program to others.

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Blue Ocean Society

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Blue Ocean Society was founded by two whale watch naturalists, Jen Kennedy and Dianna Schulte, who were frustrated with the lack of translation of open ocean research into information that could be used by the public. Jen and Dianna met in 1995 during training for a whale research internship in Gloucester, which they did in … Continue reading Blue Ocean Society →

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Population 1.3 million
Religion
In terms of religious preferences across the state New Hampshire comes in at 59% Christian based faiths 5% non-Christian based faiths and 36% are non-affiliated with any religion in particular.
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1 92.15% of New Hampshire residents speak only English while 7.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European which is spoken by 3.71% of the population.
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New Hampshire United State
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Fact New Hampshire was originally inhabited by the Abenaki and Pennacook Indians. Captain John Smith had settlers establish a small fishing community in 1623, near Rye and Dover. Portsmouth was founded in 1630, and Captain John Mason named New Hampshire after his hometown in England. Peterborough is the home to the first public and tax-supported free library in the US. New Castle is the smallest town in New Hampshire, measuring just 0.8 square miles. New Hampshire was the first state to declare independence from England. The state is made up of 10 counties, 13 municipalities, 22 unincorporated areas and 221 towns. New Hampshire's first capital city was Exeter.
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