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Maine

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Location of State


Capital: Augusta

Population: 1,305,728 (source: 2003 Census estimate)

Largest City: Portland

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Maine State Symbols

State Nickname: Pine Tree State

State Slogan: It Must Be Maine; The Way Life Should Be

State Motto: Dirigo (I lead)

State flower: White pine cone and tassel

State bird: Black-capped Chickadee

State fish: Land-locked salmon

State tree: White Pine

State mammal: Moose

State foods: Moxie, Wild Blueberry

Fun Facts About Maine
  • When people say 'bugs' in Maine they are often referring to lobsters.
  • Acadia National Park is the second most visited National Park in the United States.
  • Maine has over 3,000 miles of coastline. This is actually more than California!
  • Maine has over 2,000 islands and 6,000 lakes and ponds.
Becoming a State

Date admitted: Wednesday, March 15, 1820

Number admitted: 23

Prior Name: Massachusetts

Postal Abbreviation: ME

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The Geography of Maine

Total Size: 30,862 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census)

Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Geographical High Point: Mt. Katahdin at 5,268 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Piscataquis (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Central Point: Located in Piscataquis County approx. 18 miles north of Dover (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Counties: 16 (source: National Association of Counties)

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