The capital of Maine is Augusta.
The Postal Code for Maine: ME
The typical abbreviation for Maine: Me.
Time Zone:
The state of Maine is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Maine refer to themselves: Mainer
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Maine has a population of 1,321,574 people.
This represents 0.44% of the national total, making it the 40th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 1,321,574 | +0.25% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 1,318,220 | +0.33% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 1,313,921 | +0.36% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 1,309,205 | +0.96% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 1,296,817 | +0.81% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 1,286,419 | +0.90% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 1,274,923 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Maine is 35,385 square miles (91,646.73 km²).
This represents 0.93% of the national total.
Maine ranks as the 39th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Maine is 42.82 people per square mile (16.53 people/km²).
Maine ranks 38th in population density.
Nickname for Maine: "The Pine Tree State"
State Motto: "Dirigo" (I direct)
State Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee (poecile atricapilla)
State Tree: Eastern White Pine (pinus strobus)
State Flower: White Pine Cone and Tassel
State Song: "State of Maine Song"
Statehood:
Maine became the 23rd state on Mar 15, 1820.
Useful State Links
The state website for Maine can be found at:
The portal for Maine tourism:
For information about Maine fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Maine hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Portland | 63,889 | |
| 2 | Lewiston | 36,050 | |
| 3 | Bangor | 31,074 | |
| 4 | South Portland | 23,742 | |
| 5 | Auburn | 23,602 | |
| 6 | Biddeford | 22,072 | |
| 7 | Augusta | 18,626 | |
| 8 | Saco | 18,230 | |
| 9 | Westbrook | 16,108 | |
| 10 | Waterville | 15,621 | |
| 13 | Presque Isle | 9,377 | |
| 14 | Bath | 9,257 | |
| 15 | Brewer | 9,138 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 1 (Northeast) |
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| Census Division: 1 (New England) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 23 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region I / Region 1 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-ME |
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