Maine: Facts & Stats

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Facts

Also Known As Pine Tree State
Capital Augusta
Population1 (2020) 1,362,359; (2023 est.) 1,395,722
Governor Janet Mills (Democrat)
Date Of Admission March 15, 1820
U.S. Senators Angus King (Independent) • Susan Collins (Republican)
State Nickname Pine Tree State
State Motto "Dirigo (I Direct)"
State Bird black-capped chickadee
State Flower white pine cone and tassel
State Song “State Song of Maine”
Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives 2 (of 435)
Time Zone Eastern (GMT − 5 hours)
Total Area (Sq Km) 91,634
Total Area (Sq Mi) 35,380
1Excluding military abroad.

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