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Maine (ME) Information, Facts and Statistics


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General Information

Capital of Maine: Augusta, ME
Largest City: Portland, ME

Maine State Nickname(s):
The Pine Tree State

State Motto:
Dirigo
I lead.

Admitted to the Union:
March 15, 1820 as the 23rd state

Maine State Flower: White Pine Cone and Tassel

Maine State Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee

Maine Official State Tree: White Pine

Maine Population (2003): 1,305,725 (Rank in Pop.: 40)

Total Area: 35,385 sq. mi./91,647 sq. km. (Rank in Area: 39)

Maine's Highest Point: Mount Katahdin at 5,267 feet (1,605 meters)

Maine Is Bordered By:
Canada, New Hampshire, and the Atlantic Ocean


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