| Capital City: |
Augusta |
| Statehood: |
March 15, 1820 (23th) |
| Population: |
1,261,000 |
| Nickname: |
Pine Tree State |
| Motto: |
Dirigo (I direct) |
| Origin of State Name: |
Probably a reference to the state region being a mainland, different from its many surrounding islands. |
| Counties: |
16 |
| Largest Cities: |
Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Auburn, South Portland |
| Border States: |
New Hampshire |
| Land Area: |
30,995 sq. mi.; 39th largest |
| Highest Point: |
Mount Katahdin, 5,267 ft. |
| Lowest Point: |
Atlantic Ocean, sea level |
| State Bird: |
Chickadee |
| State Flower: |
White pine cone and tassel (pinus strobus, linnaeus) |
| State Tree: |
Eastern White Pine |
| State Song: |
State Song of Maine |
| State Web Site: |
www.state.me.us |
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