The State of Maine has 1.3 million inhabitants (2016). The capital is Augusta and the largest city is Portland.
In the 16th century, Portuguese, Spanish, French and English explored the current territory of Maine. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Indians, French and English fought for dominance in the region. In 1820, Maine became a US state.
Country United States
Before statehood Part of Massachusetts (District of Maine)
Admitted to the Union March 15, 1820 (23rd)
Capital Augusta
Largest city Portland
Largest metro and urban areas Portland
Government
• Governor Janet Mills (D)
• Senate President Troy Jackson (D)[nb 1]
Legislature Maine Legislature
• Upper house Senate
• Lower house House of Representatives
Judiciary Maine Supreme Judicial Court
U.S. senators Susan Collins (R)
Angus King (I)
U.S. House delegation 1. Chellie Pingree (D)
2. Jared Golden (D) (list)
Area
• Total 35,385 sq mi (91,646 km2)
• Land 30,862 sq mi (80,005 km2)
• Water 4,523 sq mi (11,724 km2) 13.5%
• Rank 39th
Dimensions
• Length 320 mi (515 km)
• Width 205 mi (330 km)
Elevation 600 ft (180 m)
Highest elevation (Mount Katahdin[2][3][nb 2]) 5,270 ft (1,606.4 m)
Lowest elevation (Atlantic Ocean[3]) 0 ft (0 m)
Population (2020)
• Total 1,362,359
• Rank 42nd
• Density 43.8/sq mi (16.9/km2)
• Rank 38th
• Median household income $56,277[4]
• Income rank 35th
Demonym
Mainer
Language
• Official language None[nb 3]
• Spoken language
English: 92%
French: 5%
Other: ≤ 3%
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
USPS abbreviation
ME
ISO 3166 code US-ME
Traditional abbreviation Me.
Latitude 42° 58′ N to 47° 28′ N
Longitude 66° 57′ W to 71° 5′ W
Website www.maine.gov
Real Estate United States, Maine
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- Auburn Augusta
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- Calais Caribou
- Eastport Ellsworth
- Gardiner
- Hallowell
- Lewiston
- Old Town
- Portland Presque Isle
- Rockland
- Saco Sanford South Portland
- Waterville Westbrook