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 Maine Facts and Trivia
Many symbols of Maine can be found in our Maine coloring pages section. This includes state map outlines, the flag, state flower, famous landmarks, state animals and other symbols of the region. These printables make a great resource for student reports. |
 State Name: Maine |
| State Nickname: The Pine Tree State |
| State Capital: Augusta |
| State Governor: John Baldacci |
| State Abbreviation: Maine |
| 2 letter Postal Code: ME |
| Area: 33,215 square miles |
| Date Entered the Union: March 15, 1820 |
| State #: 23 |
| Borders: Canada, New Hampshire, Atlantic Ocean |
 Flag Meaning: A version of the state seal is centered in a blue rectangle. A farmer and a seaman represent two of Maine's occupations. The pinetree symbolizes the forests, and the moose symbolizes the abundant wildlife. The North Star (above the shield) represents Maine's northern location. A ribbon, with the state's motto - "DIRIGO," translated from Latin means "I direct". Below, another ribbon read "MAINE." The flag is trimmed in yellow fringe. It was adopted in 1909. |
| Number of U.S. Representatives: 2 |
| State Motto: Dirigo (I lead) |
| State Flower: white pine cone and tassel |
| State Bird: chickadee |
| State Song: "State of Maine Song" |
| State Tree: white pine tree |
| State Mammal: moose |
| State Fish: landlocked salmon |
| 10 Largest Cities (in order of size): Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Porland, Auburn, Biddeford, Augusta, Saco, Westbrook, Waterville |
Famous Residents:
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet
- Stephen King, writer
- Linda Lavin, actress
- George Putnam, publisher |
| Attractions: The Black Mansion, Burnham Tavern, First Parish Church, Penobscot Marine Museum, Pepperell House, Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Wedding Cake House, York Gaol, Acadia National Park, Davenport Maritime Museum |
| Agriculture: fruits, livestock, dairy products, oats, potatoes, poultry and eggs |
| Industries: textiles, fishing, |
| Natural Resources: feldspar, granite, limestone, peat, slate, fish, lumber |
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