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The Pine Tree State: Maine
The Pine Tree State: Maine
STATE FACTS
STATE BIRD
Chickadee
DA
CAPITAL
Augusta
STATEHOOD
March 15, 1820
Rank: 23rd
LARGEST CITIES
Portland (64,249)
Lewiston (35,690)
Bangor (31,473)
LAND AREA
30,862 sq. mi.
(79,933 sq. km.)
HI
NE W HA MP SH IRE
POPULATION
1,274,923 (2000)
STATE TREE
Eastern White Pine
TE
OU
NT
AI
NS
CA
NA
STATE FLOWER
White Pine Cone
and Tassel
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MAJOR MOOSE
Maine is the most heavily
forested state in the nation:
17 million acres (6.9 million
hectares) of forest cover 90
percent of the state.This makes
for abundant and varied wildlife,
including beavers, bobcats, coyotes, and
porcupine. Maine is home to one of the
nations largest moose populations. An
estimated 29,000 moose are found
primarily in the states north.They
feast on the states many trees as
well as aquatic plants found in
Maines 6,000 lakes and ponds.
C A N A DA
Calais
Milbridge
LOBSTERFEST
The lobster capital of the world,
Rockland, hosts an annual festival
celebrating Maines maritime heritage.
It includes live entertainment; the
Crate Race, in which participants
try to cross the harbor without
falling into the water; and, of
course, the eating of tons of
lobster.
KING OF HORROR
STEPHEN KING
WEDDING CAKE
The George W. Bourne House, better
known as the Wedding Cake House, is
located in the picturesque village and
summer resort of Kennebunkport. Originally
built in 1826 as a simple brick home, its
shipbuilder owner later added the fanciful
gingerbread and turrets that have made the
building a must-see for tourists.
LOBSTER FISHING
Fifty-seven million pounds (25,855,030 kg) of
lobster were harvested in Maine in 2000,
making this clawed crustacean an important
part of the states economy and culture.The
state also has significant natural resources that
make outdoor recreation possible in all
seasons.This has made the tourism industry
important to Maines economy.Visitors to
Maines many southern coastal resorts enjoy
sandy beaches and blue sea for sunning,
swimming, sailing, and fishing.
ortland-born
author Stephen
King first rose to fame
in 1974 with the
publication of his first
novel, Carrie. King has
since become a bestselling and beloved
author who helped
reshape and revive the
horror genre.This
prolific author, known
King intends to retire
for his compelling
from publishing his
storytelling, writes in
writing after his next
a wide range of
few novels are
published.
genreshorror,
science fiction, and
fantasyand is a leader in innovative
publishing formats, including e-books and
serials. Most of his novels and short stories
take place in New England.
WINDY PEAKS
At 5,268 feet (1,606 m), Mt.
Katahdin is Maines highest
point and the northern terminus
of the Appalachian National
Scenic Trail, a 2,158-mile (3,473
km) hiking path through 14 states.
Mount Katahdin is part of the
White Mountains, which extend
into western and central Maine
as well as New Hampshire.
Northern and eastern Maine
boast river valleys, mountains, and
rolling plateaus. More than 1,200
islands are found off of Maines
rugged Atlantic coastline. Many, like
Vinalhaven Island, support thriving
year-round and summer human
populations while others can
support only roosting birds.
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