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The largest of the New England states in area, Maine, in 1820, was the 23rd state to join the Union. Its name comes from an ancient French province of the same name. The most sparsely populated state east of the Mississippi River, it's appropriately called the "Pine Tree State," as 90 percent of its land is forest. Not surprisingly, most of Maine's economy is related to timber and the production of paper and paper products although the millions of tourists who flock each summer to "Vacationland" are a significant source of revenue. The capital is Augusta; the state flower is the white pine cone and tassel. ...Read more here: Maine - The Pine Tree State

Capital City:

Augusta

Nickname:

Pine Tree State

Motto:

Dirigo (I direct)

Statehood:

March 15, 1820 (23th)

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 State:

New Hampshire

Land Area:

30,865 sq. mi.; 39th largest

State Bird:

Chickadee

State Flower:

White pine cone and tassel (pinus strobus, linnaeus)

State Tree:

Eastern White Pine

State Song:

State Song of Maine