Maine: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Maine

Maine is a US state in the Northeast region. Its capital is Augusta, and its postal abbreviation is ME. Known as the Pine Tree State, it joined the Union on March 15, 1820 as the 23rd state. Its largest city is Portland.

The Maine state flag shows the coat of arms, a farmer and a sailor beside a pine tree and a moose under the North Star, on blue.

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Maine at a glance

Capital
Augusta
Largest city
Portland
Nickname
The Pine Tree State
Statehood
March 15, 1820 (23rd state)
Region
Northeast
Postal abbreviation
ME

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Maine is Augusta.

Maine is in the Northeast region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Maine is ME.

Maine is known as the Pine Tree State.

Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820.

Maine shares a land border with New Hampshire.

The flag of Maine shows the coat of arms, a farmer and a sailor beside a pine tree and a moose under the North Star, on blue.