| Maine (ME) |  |
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| Maine's Web Site and Kid's Page | ||
Capital City: |
Augusta | |
Nickname: |
Pine Tree State | |
Motto: |
UDirigo (I direct) | |
Statehood: |
March 15, 1820 (23rd) | |
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 States: |
New Hampshire |
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Land Area: |
30,865 sq. mi.; 39th largest | |
State's Bird: |
Chickadee | |
State's Flower: |
White pine cone and tassel (pinus strobus, linnaeus) | |
State's Tree: |
Eastern White Pine | |
State's Song: |
State Song of Maine | |
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