| State Abbreviation |
ME |
| Statehood |
March 15, 1820 |
| State Capital |
Augusta |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 35,385 sq miles; Land Only: 30,862 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
16 |
| State Population (2010) | 1,328,361 |
| Electoral Votes | 4 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
June 2, 2003 |
| State Motto |
Dirigo (I lead) |
| State Flower |
White pine cone and tassel |
| State Bird |
Chickadee |
| Nickname |
Pine Tree State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
207 |
| Top 5 Cities (2010 population) |
| Portland | 66,194 |
| Lewiston | 36,592 |
| Bangor | 33,039 |
| South Portland | 25,002 |
| Auburn | 23,055 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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