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Maine: Facts & Stats
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Facts
| Also Known As | Pine Tree State |
|---|---|
| Capital | Augusta |
| Population1 | (2020) 1,362,359; (2024 est.) 1,405,012 |
| 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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