USA History
Maine
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: March 15, 1820
Capital: Augusta
Known as: Pine Tree State
Motto: I direct
Bird: Chickadee
Fish: Landlocked salmon
Flower: White pine coneand tassel
Gem: Tourmaline
Song: "State of Maine Song"
Tree: Eastern White Pine
Area: 33,741 Square miles
Number of Counties: 16
Highest point: 5,267 feet (Mount Katahdin)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)