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 |
| 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.
Popular Iconic Maine Foods
Maine is famous for the following foods:
- Lobster Rools
- Steamed Maine Lobster
- Italian Sandwiches
- Chowder
- Fiddleheads
- Needhams
- Whoopie Pies
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 January 30, 2023.
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