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