Maine - The Pine Tree State

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Maine:
State motto: Dirigo - I lead
Nickname: Pine Tree State
State song: State Song of Maine
State Flower: White pine cone and tassel.
The capital is Augusta.
Origin of state's name is assumed to be a reference to the state region being a mainland, different from its many surrounding islands.
2000 Population: 1,274,923 (ranked 40th)
The state has an area of 35,387 sq miles with a land area of 30,865 square miles (ranked 39th).
The 23rd state, it gained admission on March 15, 1820.


Referrence Material:
http://www.50states.com/maine.htm
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