Maine (ME)
Maine's Web Site and Kid's Page Capital City: Augusta Nickname: Pine Tree State Motto: UDirigo (I direct) Statehood: March 15, 1820 (23rd) Origin of State's Name: Probably a reference to the state region being a mainland, different from its many surrounding islands Largest Cities: Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Auburn, South Portland Border States: New Hampshire Land Area: 30,865 sq. mi.; 39th largest State's Bird: Chickadee State's Flower: White pine cone and tassel State's Tree: Eastern White Pine State's Song: State Song of Maine |