Statehood: March 15, 1820 twenty-third state
Origin of Name: Maine
State Capital: Augusta
State Nickname: Pine Tree State
State Motto: Dirigo ("Iderect" or "Ilead")
State Flag: Maine's state seal shows a farmer and seaman, depicting
occupations of many state residents. A pine tree represents forests, and a
moose represents wildlife. One lone star represents Maine's northern location.
The seal is on a blue background.
State Bird: Chickadee
State Flower: White pinecone and tassel
State Tree: White Pine
State Fish: Land locked salmon
State Insect: Honeybee
State Mineral: Tourmaline
Population Density: 33.9 people per sq.mi.(13 per km)
Population Distribution: About 48 percent of the state's population lives in urban areas.
Highest Point: Mount Katahdin,5,267 ft.(1,605m)
Lowest Point: Sea level,atthe Atlantic Ocean
Greatest Distances: North to South -320 mi.(515 km)East to West-210 mi.(338 km)
Area: 33,215 sq. mi.(86,027 km)
Rank in Area Among the States: Thirty-ninth [kg;lf'fgj