Facts about Maine

• Population of Maine in 2000: 1,274,923
• Counties: 16
• Land Area: 33,215 square miles
• Length of Coastline: 3,500 miles
• Lakes and Ponds: 6,000
• Forest: 17 million acres
• Persons per Square Mile: 41.3
• Largest City: Portland
• Smallest City: Hallowell
• State Capital: Augusta
• Statehood: Became the 23rd State on March 15, 1820
• State Nickname: The Pine Tree State
• State Vessel: The artic exploration schooner "Bowdoin"

Facts with More Information

• State Animal: Moose
• State Berry: Wild Blueberry
• State Bird: Chickadee
• State Cat: Maine Coon Cat
• State Fish: Landlocked Salmon
• State Flower: White Pine Cone
• State Fossil: Pertica Quadrifaria
• State Gemstone: Tourmaline
• State Herb: Wintergreen
• State Insect: Honeybee
• State Motto: Dirigo (I Lead)
• State Soil: Chesuncook Soil Series
• State Song: "State of Maine Song" by Roger Vinton Snow
• State Tree: White Pine

This page last updated on 8/3/07