| Maine |
| Date
of Statehood: |
March
15, 1820 (23rd state) |
|
| Motto: |
Dirigo (I Lead) |
| Capital: |
Augusta |
| Population: |
1,274,923 12/00 |
|
| Nickname: |
Pine Tree State |
| Song: |
State
of Maine Song |
| Flag: |
The Maine Flag
was adopted in 1909 |
|
| Flower: |
White pine cone
and Tassel |
| Tree: |
White pine |
| Bird: |
Chickadee |
|
| Famous
People: |
John
Ford, Linda Lavin |
| Chief Products: |
Trees and Paper
products |
| Fun Facts: |
More toothpicks
are made in Maine than in any other state; More lobsters are trapped off
of Maine's coastline than any other state |
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