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Maine Trivia at UselessKnowledge.com
 Maine
| Capital: |
Augusta |
| Joined the Union: |
March 15, 1820
23rd State to join the union. |
| Motto: |
Dirigo (I direct) |
| Nickname(s): |
Pine Tree State |
| Flower: |
White Pine cone and tassel |
| Bird: |
Chickadee |
| Song: |
State of Maine Song |
| Origin of Name: |
Originally the name was used to distinguish the mainland from the offshore islands. Considered a compliment to Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I of England, who was said to have owned the province of Mayne in France." |
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