| Capitol: |
Augusta |
| Joined U.S.: |
# 23, March 15, 1820 |
| Nickname: |
"The Pine Tree State" |
| Motto: |
I Direct |
| Official Website: |
Maine |
| State Song: |
"State of Maine Song" |
| State Animal: |
Moose |
| State Insect: |
Honeybee |
| State Flower: |
White Pine Cone and Tassle |
| State Bird: |
Black-capped Chickadee |
| State Cat: |
Maine Moon Cat |
| State Tree: |
Eastern White Pine |
| State Gemstone: |
Tourmaline |
| State Fish: |
Landlocked Salmon |
| State Fossil: |
Pertica Quadrifaria |
| Borders: |
New Hampshire, Quebec
(Canada), Atlantic Ocean |
| Size: |
35,385 square miles |
| Highest Point: |
5,268 feet, Mount Katahdin |
| Lowest Point: |
0 feet, Atlantic Ocean |
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