Maine, US
Maine: State of the United States of America
About
Maine is a state in the New England region located in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by New Hampshire, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. Maine is known as the "Pine Tree State."
Some key facts about Maine:
- Capital: Augusta
- Population: Around 1.3 million
- Area: 35,380 square miles (39th largest state)
- Nickname: The Pine Tree State
Maine has extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and many offshore islands. The famous Maine lobster fishery operates along the coast. Inland, Maine is heavily forested and mountainous, including the northern portion of the Appalachian Mountains.
Maine has a long history dating back to early Native American tribes and European settlement in the 1600s. Major industries today include forestry, fishing, agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. Portland is Maine's largest city and cultural hub.
Maine is known for its dramatic natural beauty and maritime culture. Popular activities include boating, hiking, skiing, and visiting lighthouses and beaches. Acadia National Park is one of Maine's most visited outdoor destinations.
Maine has a unique regional identity that includes lobsters, blueberries, moose, and an independent spirit. The cold, snowy winters give way to warm summer months. Fall foliage season attracts many "leaf peepers".
In summary, Maine is an iconic New England state with rocky coastlines, evergreen forests, picturesque towns, and lobster shacks. Its natural riches and cultural traditions make Maine a unique place to live and visit.
Quick Facts about Maine
Population : | 1,350,141 |
Country : | United States of America |
Head of government : | Governor of Maine |
Area : | 91646 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 12.82% |
Land as percent of area : | 87.18% |
Continent : | North America |
Easternmost point : | Point(-66.949777777 44.815388888), Point(-66.947027777 44.812555555) |
Northernmost point : | Point(-69.2246 47.4597) |
Legislative body : | Maine Legislature |
Named for : | Province of Maine, Broadmayne, Maine |
Altitude : | 591 feet / 180 meters |
Capital : | Augusta |
Establishment : | March 03, 1820 (204 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York |
Local time : | 15:57:50 (30th October 2024) |
Geography
Maine is located at 45°30'1"N 69°14'59"W (45.5003200, -69.2497700). It has 3 neighbors: New Hampshire, New Brunswick and Quebec.
Maine map
The largest city of Maine is City of Portland with a population of 653,115. Other cities include, Portland population 66,803, Lewiston population 36,226, Bangor population 31,998 and West Scarborough population 27,706. See all Maine cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Maine (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Maine.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
---|---|---|---|
City of Portland | The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. | Cumberland | 653,115 |
Portland | The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine. | Cumberland | 66,803 |
Lewiston | City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States | Androscoggin | 36,226 |
Bangor | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA | Penobscot | 31,998 |
West Scarborough | City in United States of America | Cumberland | 27,706 |
South Portland | City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA | Cumberland | 25,950 |
South Portland Gardens | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America | Cumberland | 23,893 |
Auburn | City in Maine, USA | Androscoggin | 23,410 |
Scarborough | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States | Cumberland | 21,527 |
Biddeford | City in York County, Maine | York | 21,500 |
Sanford | City in York County, Maine, United States | York | 21,253 |
Brunswick | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US | Cumberland | 20,619 |
Saco | City in York County, Maine | York | 20,121 |
Westbrook | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States | Cumberland | 19,267 |
Augusta | County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city | Kennebec | 18,747 |
Gorham | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States | Cumberland | 17,962 |
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- Official Website
Official website of Maine
Janet T. Mills ,
Maine has 3 neighbours.
- New Hampshire state of the United States of America
- New Brunswick province of Canada
- Québec province of Canada
- Lincoln County
- Washington County
- Androscoggin County
- Somerset County
- Aroostook County
- Kennebec County
- Piscataquis County
- Oxford County
- Cumberland County
- Franklin County
- Knox County
- Hancock County
- York County
- Penobscot County
- Waldo County
- Sagadahoc County
Demographics
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
1910 | 742,371 | - | census |
1920 | 768,014 | 3.34% | census |
1930 | 797,423 | 3.69% | census |
1940 | 847,226 | 5.88% | census |
1950 | 913,774 | 7.28% | census |
1960 | 969,265 | 5.73% | census |
1970 | 992,048 | 2.3% | census |
1980 | 1,124,660 | 11.79% | census |
1990 | 1,227,928 | 8.41% | census |
2000 | 1,274,923 | 3.69% | census |
2010 | 1,328,361 | 4.02% | census |
2011 | 1,328,284 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,327,729 | -0.04% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,328,009 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,330,513 | 0.19% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,328,262 | -0.17% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,331,317 | 0.23% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,334,612 | 0.25% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,339,057 | 0.33% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,344,212 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,350,141 | 0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Maine (146)
People born in Maine, including painter and art administrator Virgil Williams, musician William Batchelder Bradbury, archaeologist John Howland Rowe, .
List
- Dave Graham (American rock climber) he was born in 10/11/1981
- Ezra Abbot (Anerican librarian and biblical scholar) he was born in 28/04/1819
- Charles Deering (American businessman) he was born in 31/07/1852
- Sam Webb (Chairman of the Communist Party USA) he was born in 16/07/1945
- Heather Hemmens (American actress and director) she was born in 10/07/1988
- Owen King (American writer) he was born in 21/02/1977
- Oakes Murphy (American politician (1849-1908)) he was born in 14/10/1849
- Victor A. McKusick (American internist and medical geneticist) he was born in 21/10/1921
- Jodie Starling (Detective Conan character)
- Charles Farrar Browne (American writer) he was born in 26/04/1834
- Chester Greenwood (American inventor) he was born in 04/12/1858
- David S. Rohde (Investigative journalist) he was born in 07/08/1967
- Edwin Arlington Robinson (American poet) he was born in 22/12/1869
- Elizabeth Hill (American screenwriter) she was born in 27/02/1901
- Henry Ingalls (American lawyer (1819-1896)) he was born in 01/01/1819
- Robert Dunham (American actor, racing driver, journalist, US Marine (1931-2001)) he was born in 06/07/1931
- James Deering (American industrialist) he was born in 01/01/1859
- John Blackwood (American association football player) he was born in 31/08/1877
Other places with the same name (4)
- Maine , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 5,005 people.
- Maine , Wisconsin town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 895 people.
- Maine , Minnesota township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota with a population of 654 people.
Maine Counties (more)
County Name | Population |
---|---|
Cumberland County | 298,111 |
York County | 209,066 |
Penobscot County | 151,655 |
Kennebec County | 122,955 |
Androscoggin County | 108,547 |
Aroostook County | 66,804 |
Oxford County | 58,132 |
Hancock County | 55,088 |
Somerset County | 50,635 |
Knox County | 39,951 |
Waldo County | 39,923 |
Sagadahoc County | 36,044 |
Lincoln County | 34,775 |
Washington County | 31,473 |
Franklin County | 29,986 |
Piscataquis County | 16,996 |
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