Maine
The Pine Tree State
Moose
Maine is home to the largest moose population in the United States with an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 moose statewide.
State Flag
Maine's state flag features the state's coat of arms on a blue field. In the center of the shield lies a moose resting under a pine tree. The farmer and seaman represent the traditional reliance on agricilture and the sea by the stat. The North Star represents the state motto Dirigo.
Portland Head Light
Commissioned by George Washington and dedicated to the Marquis de Lafayette, it is the state's oldest lighthouse.
About Maine
This North-Eastern state is known to many as The Pine Tree State from the vast pine trees that once dotted Maine's forests. Its capitol is Augustus, and its largest city is Portland with a total population of 66,318 people. Looking at a map, it's represented by an ME with the total area being approximately 35,385 square miles. Being referred to nationally as Mainers, their total population throughout this Northeastern state is about 1.33 million people. In Maine's pine forests, you'll find an immense moose population roaming around as well as the state bird which is known as the black-capped chickadee. Also, you may find the state tree, the Eastern Pine Cone, and the state flower, the White Pine Cone. The Mainer's state song, "State of Maine Song", words and music by Roger Vinton Snow, was adopted as the official state song of Maine on March 30, 1937.
State Bird
The Chickadee
State Tree
The Eastern White Pine
State Flower
The White Pinecone
Blueberry
Maine produces 99% of all the blueberries in the country making it the single largest producer of blueberries in the United States.
Lobster
Maine is also known for its lobster where approximately 40 million pounds, or nearly 90% of the nation's lobster supply, is caught off the coasts of Maine.
The White National Forest
The White Mountain National Forest covers nearly 800,000 acres, the forest covers a landscape ranging from hardwood forests to the largest alpine area east of the Rocky Mountains.
Toothpick Supply
90% of the country's toothpick supply is produced in Maine.
State Insect
The honeybee is the official state insect.
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is the second most visited national park in the United States.
Portland, Maine
Portland was first temporarily selected as the state capital. In 1832, the capital was moved to Augusta.
Eastport, Maine
Eastport is the most eastern city in the United States. The city is considered the first place in the United States to receive the rays of the morning sun.
Mount Katahdin
Mount Katahdin is the state's highest point at 5,268 feet above sea level.
Bibliography
- http://www.50states.com/facts/maine.htm
- http://www.forestsformainesfuture.org/forest-facts/
- http://www.wmtw.com/news/maine-moose-population-taking-big-hit-from-winter-ticks/34186562
- http://visitmaine.com/organization/portland-head-light/?uid=vtm2C92F53AB73E88A26
- http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/song/me_state_of_maine_song.htm
- http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/maine.html