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Montana Abbreviation

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What is the Abbreviation for Montana?
The two digit state code or abbreviation of Montana (MT) known as the "Treasure State". Montana has 56 counties, and the capital of the State is Helena.

"MT"

The two digit state code or abbreviation of Montana is determined by taking the 'First and last letter of the old abbreviation' of the State's name.  The two letter, no-period state abbreviation of MT is recommended by the U.S. Postal Service and should always be used where a ZIP code follows. The purpose of introducing the MT Abbreviation for Montana was to make room for ZIP codes in the mailing addresses. There was no attempt to standardize the format which is why they are usually memorized.

Map of Montana

 
 

AP State Abbreviation
The AP State Abbreviations, the old State Abbreviations, are still in use. The AP State Abbreviation for Montana is:

"Mont."

The Associated Press (AP) style of abbreviation, the old style, is still used by journalists and business people. As some two digit state codes are determined from the first and last letter of the old abbreviation they are important to those learning about the abbreviations of the US States.

Montana - (MT) - Mont.

Map showing location of Montana in USA

Where is Montana? (MT)

The State of Montana is located the north west United States bordering on Canada.

 

Abbreviation of Montana - Two Digit State Code Rules
There is no standard format to the State Abbreviations. It's therefore not surprising that you needed to know "What is the Abbreviation for Montana?  The rules to determine the state acronym, or abbreviation is by the 'First Two Letters', the 'First and Last Letter', the 'Initial Letter of 2 words' and those determined by the 'First and Last Letter of the Old Abbreviation'.

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Montana Abbreviation (MT)

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