Maine
Capital: Augusta
State Abbreviation: ME
Population: 1,317,207
U.S. Representatives: 2
Entered Union: March 15,
1820
State Flower: White Pine
Cone
State Tree: White Pine
State Bird: Chickadee
State Animal: Moose
Nickname: Pine Tree State
Largest Cities: Portland,
Lewiston, Bangor, South
Portland, Auburn, Biddeford,
Augusta
Land area: 30,862 sq mi.
(79,933 sq km)
Number of counties: 16
Residents: Mainer |