Maine

By: Mia Kuhl

Maine’s State Bird Black-capped Chickadee

Maine’s State Nickname “The Pine Tree State”

Maine’s State FishLandlocked Salmon

Maine’s State BeverageMoxie

Maine’s State TreeEastern White Pine

Maine’s State FlowerWhite Pine Cone and Tassel

Maine’s State AnimalBull Moose

Maine’s State Population1,274,923 (2006)

Maine’s StatehoodMarch 15,1820

Region: NortheastBordering States: New Hampshire

State CapitalAugusta, ME

Maine’s State FlagIt was adopted on February 23, 1909.

Maine’s Largest CityPortland, Maine Population: 66,194

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