Maine Fast Facts
• State Abbreviation (Postal Code): ME
• Time Zone(s): Eastern Standard (GMT -5)
• State Nickname(s): Pine Tree State, Vacationland
• State Capital: Augusta
• Largest City: Portland
• Major Airports: None in top 50
• Highest Point: Mt. Katahdin (5,268 ft.)
• Lowest Point: Sea Level (Atlantic Ocean coastline)
• Land Area: 35,385 sq. mi. (US rank: 39)
• Population (2010): 1,328,361 (US rank: 42)
• Major League Sports Teams: None
• State Government Website: Maine.gov
• State Tourism Website: Visit Maine
• Date Admitted to Union (Order): March 15th, 1820 (23rd)
• State Flag: Centered on a field of blue is the state coat of arms depicting a moose resting under a tall pine tree, with a farmer and seaman representing the work that people did in early times, over which the North Star is placed with the state motto: "Dirigo" ("I Direct" ).
Maine Trivia
• The origin to the state's name is unknown, but many believe it refers to the French province of Maine; the French were among the first Europeans to explore the region, which they called Arcadia.
• It is the easternmost state; Eastport is the easternmost city in the state.
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