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Entered the Union: March 15, 1820 (23rd State)
Maine Capital City: Augusta
Lagest Cities in Maine: Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn |Biddeford, Augusta, Saco, Westbrook, Scarborough
Bordering States: New Hampshire
Maine 2013 Population (Estimate): 1,328,302
Maine 2010 Population (Estimate): 1,328,361
Origin of State Name: First used to distinguish the mainland from the offshore islands. It has been considered a compliment to Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I of England. She was said to have owned the province of Mayne in France.
State Motto: Dirigo (I lead)
Maine Nickname: Pine Tree State