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of florists in Maine, USA
The largest of the New England states in area,
Maine, in 1820, was the 23rd state to join the Union. Its name
comes from an ancient French province of the same name. The most
sparsely populated state east of the Mississippi River, it's
appropriately called the "Pine Tree State," as 90
percent of its land is forest. Not surprisingly, most of Maine's
economy is related to timber and the production of paper and
paper products although the millions of tourists who flock each
summer to "Vacationland" are a significant source of
revenue. The capital is Augusta; the state flower is the white
pine cone and tassel.
State Flower: White Pine Cone and Tassel
State Motto: I lead
State Nickname: Pine Tree State
State Bird: Chickadee
Land area: 30,865 sq mi. - Length: 320 miles - Width: 190 miles
10 largest cities (1999 est.): Portland,
61,925; Lewiston, 36,193; Bangor, 32,662; South Portland, 23,923;
Auburn, 22,467; Biddeford, 21,277; Augusta, 19,722; Westbrook,
16,824; Saco, 16,360; Waterville, 16,204 - Persons per square mile (1999): 40.6
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