Montana is a mountainous, landlocked state located in the western United States.
Montana is situated in the Northern region of the Western U.S., bordering Canada. It stretches from latitudes 44°N to 49°N.
Montana is bordered by Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, and North Dakota. It shares its northern edge with Canada's provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Montana contains parts of major mountain ranges including the northern Rockies, Bitterroots, and the eastern front of the Continental Divide.
Key bodies of water include the Missouri River, Yellowstone River, Flathead Lake, and Glacier National Park lakes.
Western Montana comprises forests, mountains, and valleys while central and eastern Montana make up the Great Plains.
Thanks to its northern latitude and range of elevations, Montana experiences cold winters and enjoys varied geography from mountains to prairies.