About Maine:
Quick Facts:
Capital: Augusta.
Area: 35,385 sq mi (91,646 sq km).
Population: ~ 1,350,000.
Largest cities: Portland, Lewiston Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, Sanford, Presque Isle, Brewer, Bath, Saco, Augusta, Westbrook, Waterville, Caribou, Bar Harbor.
Abbreviations: ME.
National parks: Acadia.
Maine is a state in the New England region of the United States. To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean, and to the northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Québec lies to the northwest. Maine is the largest and northernmost state in New England, bordering New Hampshire to the west. Maine is known for its rocky coastline, low, rugged mountains, jungle interior, and picturesque waterways, as well as its seafood cuisine, especially lobster and clams. There is a humid continental climate across most of the state, including coastal areas. Maine's most populous city is Portland, and its capital is Augusta.
Famous tourist attractions: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain, Mount Katahdin, Portland Head Lighthouse,...
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