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Maine

Pine Tree State · Capital: Augusta

Pine Tree State. Capital: Augusta. May be named for the French providence Mayne– Owned by Queen Henrietta Maria (wife of Charles I of England) or to distinguish the maineland from the offshore islands

Entered the Union · Mar. 14, 1820
Population
1,362,35923rd
Capital
Augusta
Entered Union
182023rd state
Nickname
Pine Tree State
Median Income
$53,024
Median Age
42.7years

Basic Information

Pine Tree State
1,362,359
Population · 2020
Natives are known as Mainer.
ME
Postal Abbreviation
Natives: Mainer
42.7yrs
Median Age
Driving age 17 · majority 18
$53,024
Median Household Income

State Symbols

Nickname
Pine Tree State
Motto
“Dirigo” (I Direct)
State Song
“State of Maine Song”

Origins

Capital
Augusta
Entered the Union
Mar. 14, 1820 (23rd)
Origin of the Name
May be named for the French providence Mayne– Owned by Queen Henrietta Maria (wife of Charles I of England) or to distinguish the maineland from the offshore islands

Economy

Industry & enterprise
Agriculture
Applescattleblueberrieseggsmilkpotatoeswood
Mining
Gemstonessand and gravelstone
Manufacturing
electronicsfood processingleather productsshipswood products. Maine Geography

Geography

The lay of the land
33,741sq mi
Total Area
Land 30,865 · water 2,876 sq mi.
Mount Katahdin
Highest Point
Atlantic Ocean
Lowest Point
105°F
Highest Temp
105˚ F (7/10/1911)
The Landscape
Maine is a hilly state. Its coast line is highly irregular, so that the total length of the coastline comes to nearly 2,000 feet. Much of the state is covered by forests. It has many lakes and small rivers. The White Mountains are the major range in the state.

Cities

Largest cities by population

Largest Cities

History

1524 — today

Famous People

Born or made in Maine
Henry LongfellowEdmunnd MuskieNelson RockefellerWilliam CohenMaine National Sites

National Sites

Parks & landmarks
01

Acadia National Park

Located on Mount Desert Island. The park was created by private donations. The park covers 35,000 acres.

02

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

this site is located at the site of the first attempted French settlement of Maine.

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