Maine

 

 

 

Territory (land area)

30,862 sq miles = 79,931 sq kms (Ranks 39th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

1,321,505

Admitted:

March 15, 1820, as the 23rd state of the US

Capital:

Augusta

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Portland

Abbreviation:

ME

Nickname:

The Pine Tree State

Region:

New England