| State Abbreviation |
ME |
| Statehood |
March 15, 1820 |
| State Capital |
Augusta |
| Number of Counties |
16 |
| State Population (2005) | 1,321,505 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
June 2, 2003 |
| State Flower |
White pine cone and tassel |
| Nickname |
Pine Tree State |
| State Flag |
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| Governor |
John Baldacci (D) |
| Senators |
Susan Collins (R)
Olympia J. Snowe (R) |
| Area Codes |
207, 383 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Portland | 64,249 |
| Lewiston | 35,690 |
| Bangor | 31,473 |
| South Portland | 23.324 |
| Auburn | 23,203 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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