Maine is known for:
- Lobsters
- Lighthouses
- Rocky coastlines
- Moose
- Blueberries
- Delicious seafood
Geography & Demographics
| State Abbreviation |
ME |
| State Capital |
Augusta |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 35,385 sq miles; Land Only: 30,862 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
16 |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Time Zone |
| Bordering States |
New Hampshire |
| Highest Point | Mount Katahdin, 5,270 feet |
| Tallest Building | Saint Joseph's Church in Biddeford, 235 feet |
| Largest Stadium | Alfond Stadium in Orono, capacity 10,000 |
| National Parks | Acadia National Park |
| State Population (2020) | 1,362,359 |
| State Population Density | 44.1 people / square mile |
| Area Codes |
207 |
| Top 5 Cities (2020 population) |
Portland (66,803)
Lewiston (36,226)
Bangor (31,998)
South Portland (25,950)
Auburn (23,410)
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Government & Legislature
State Symbols
| State Animal | Moose |
| State Berry | Wild blueberry |
| State Beverage | Moxie |
| State Bird |
Chickadee |
| State Cat | Maine coon cat |
| State Crustacean | Maine lobster |
| State Dessert | Blueberry pie |
| State Fish | Landlocked salmon |
| State Flower |
White pine cone and tassel |
| State Fossil | Pertica quadrifaria |
| State Gemstone | Tourmaline |
| State Herb | Wintergreen |
| State Heritage Fish | Eastern brook trout, Blueback charr |
| State Insect | Honeybee |
| State Motto |
Dirigo (I lead) |
| State Nickname |
Pine Tree State |
| State Soil | Chesuncook |
| State Treat | Whoopie pie |
| State Tree |
White pine |
| State Vessel | Bowdoin |
Sports Teams
| City |
Table Tennis Club |
| Bangor | Bangor Table Tennis Club |
Popular Tourist Attractions
- Acadia National Park: National park in Mount Desert Island, Maine.
- Bay of Fundy: Bay on the Atlantic coast between Maine and Canada.
- Casco Bay: Inlet of the Gulf of Maine on the southern coast of Maine.
- Desert of Maine: Campground in Freeport, Maine.
- Fort Knox: State park in Prospect, Maine.
- Funtown Splashtown USA: Amusement park and water park in Saco, Maine.
- Old Port: A strict of Portland, Maine, known for its cobblestone streets, 19th century brick buildings and fishing piers.
- Peaks Island: Most populous island in Casco Bay, Maine.
- Portland Head Light: Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
- Portland Museum of Art: Art museum in Portland, Maine.
- Portland Observatory: Historic maritime signal tower and museum in Portland, Maine.
- Sebago Lake State Park: State park in Naples, Maine.
- Sunday River: Ski resort in Newry, Maine.
- Two Lights State Park: State park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
- Victoria Mansion: Museum in Portland, Maine.
Festivals and Events
Top festivals and events in Maine. They are listed in approximate order of when they take place during the year.
Popular Iconic Maine Foods
Maine is famous for the following foods:
- Lobster Rolls
- Steamed Maine Lobster
- Italian Sandwiches
- Clam Chowder
- Fiddleheads
- Needhams
- Whoopie Pies
- Blueberry Pie
- Fried Clams
Famous People Born In Maine
Famous Actors And Actresses
- Patrick Dempsey
- Anna Kendrick
- Rachel Nichols
Maine Fun Facts
- Maine is the only state in the United States with one syllable.
- Maine is the only state with just on other state on its border, New Hampshire.
- Eastport, Maine, is the eastern most city in the United States.
- Maine is the biggest harvester of lobsters in the United States.
- In 1641, York became America's first chartered city.
- The nation's first sawmill was established near York in 1623.
- You can be charged a fine in Maine for leaving your Christmas decorations up after January 14.
- Maine is one of two states with an official State Herb, wintergreen.
- Retailer L. L. Bean was founded in Freeport, Maine, in 1912.
This page was last updated on July 10, 2023.
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