Introduction

The largest of the New England states in area, Maine, in 1820, was the 23rd state to join the Union. Its name comes from an ancient French province of the same name. The most sparsely populated state east of the Mississippi River, it's appropriately called the "Pine Tree State", as 90 percent of its land is forest. The capital is Augusta; the state flower is the white pine cone and tassel.

Maine produces 98% of the nation's low-bush blueberries. Farm income is also derived from apples, potatoes, dairy products, and vegetables, with poultry and eggs the largest selling items.The state is one of the world's largest pulp-paper producers. A scenic seacoast, beaches, lakes, mountains and resorts make Maine a popular vacationland.

Major points of interest are Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Allagash National Wilderness Waterway, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House in Portland, Roosevelt Campobello International Park and the St. Croix Island National Monument.

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