"The
Pine Tree State"
Motto: "Dirigo"
("I lead" or "I direct")
Union Member Since March 15, 1820 (23)
Governor:
John
E. Baldacci
Official State of Maine Web Site:
www.state.me.us
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Capitol:
Augusta
Tree: White Pine
Bird: Chickadee
Flower: Pine Cone and Tassel
Population and (rank):
1,227,928 (1990)(41)
1,274,923 (2000 est.)
Land Area and (rank):
30,865 square miles
(79,939 sq km) (39) |
