Maine
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Territory (land area) |
30,862 sq miles = 79,931 sq kms (Ranks 39th among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
1,321,505 |
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Admitted: |
March 15, 1820, as the 23rd state
of the US |
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Capital: |
Augusta |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Portland |
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Abbreviation: |
ME |
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Nickname: |
The Pine Tree State |
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Region: |
New
England |