Quick Facts (Adapted from the New Ben’s Guide to Government)
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| Capital City: | Augusta |
| Nickname: | Pine Tree State |
| Motto: | Dirigo (I direct) |
| Statehood: | March 15, 1820 (23th) |
| Origin of State’s Name: | Probably a reference to the state region being a mainland, different from its many surrounding islands. |
| Largest Cities: | Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Auburn, South Portland |
| Border State: | New Hampshire |
| Land Area: | 30,865 sq. mi.; 39th largest |
| State Bird: | Chickadee |
| State Flower: | White pine cone and tassel (pinus strobus, linnaeus) |
| State Tree: | Eastern White Pine |
| State Song: | State Song of Maine |
| E-mail your Congressperson: | U.S. House: 111th Congress U.S. Senate: 111th Congress Or look up your Congressperson in the Congressional Directory database! |
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