The State of Maine (ME) Information

The State of Maine (ME) is a 23rd state of the United States of America, ex-exclave of Massachusetts, admitted in March 15, 1820. Maine is located in the north-eastern region of the USA, in New England. This state is bounded by New Hampshire state and Canadian provinces Quebec and New Brunswick.

Maine's capital is Augusta, the largest city of state is Portland. By population Maine ranked 40th with 1,316 thousand residents and 39th in national rank by total area 35,387 square miles. State's highest point Mount Katahdin - 5,276 feet, lowest point level of Atlantic Ocean. Time zone of Maine is Eastern Time Zone UTC-5/-4. Mainer's social security number first digits is 004-007. Nickname of this state is Pine Tree State because 90% of the territory occupied by pine forests. The symbols of Maine are:

Animal: Moose
Berry: Wild Blueberry
Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee
Fish: Landlocked Salmon
Flower: White Pine Cone and Tassel
Fossil: Pertica Quadrifaria
Gemstone: Tourmaline
Insect: Honeybee
State's motto: Dirigo that mean: I lead
Soil: Chesuncook Soil Series
State song is State of Maine Song
Tree: Eastern White Pine

Maine State Capitol Address: State Capitol
1 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Phone: (207) 287-3531
Fax: (207) 287-1034

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