State Flower: White Pine Cone and Tassel
State Capital: Augusta
State Nickname: "The Pine Tree State"
State Abbreviation: ME
Largest City: Portland
Number of Counties: 16
Neighbors: Canada & New Hampshire
Top Landmarks: BFort Knox State Historic Site, Portland Breakwater, Portland Head Light
Noteworthy Bodies of Water: Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean, Androscoggin River & Lake Moosehead
Name of Residence: Mainers
State Motto: Dirigo (Latin for "I Direct")
Popular Foods: Lobster, Blueberries
Maine became the 23rd U.S. state on March 15, 1820.