Fast Facts

• Population of Maine in 2000: 1,274,923
• Counties: 16
• Land Area: 33,215 square miles
• Length of Coastline: 3,500 miles
• Lakes and Ponds: 6,000
• Forest: 17 million acres
• Persons per Square Mile: 41.3
• Largest City: Portland
• State Capital: Augusta
• Statehood: Became the 23rd State on March 15, 1820

More Facts

• Maine Tree of Facts
• Facts About Maine for Students (Maine Senate)
• More Facts about Maine (Maine Legislature)
• Famous Mainers
• Children's Books About Maine
• How Laws Are Made (for Kids)
• Maine License Plates
• Maine Firsts Throughout History
• Origins of Maine's Name
• Average Temperatures and Snowfall
• Maine Counties and Populations
• Number of Women in the State Legislature

About the Governor

• Governor's Website
• First Lady's Website
• Governor's Mansion (Blaine House)

About the Capitol

The capitol city of Maine is Augusta, in Kennebec County. The capitol building is called the State House.

• State House Information for Kids
• State House History
• Hall of Flags
• Capitol Park

Online Services

• Census Data
• Archives Records Search
• Birth, Marriage, & Death Record Searches
• Public Criminal History Records
• Ask a Maine Reference Librarian
• Ask a Law or Legislative Reference Librarian
• Public Libraries Search
• Weather Forecasts

How Do I...?

• How do I order a copy of a birth, marriage, divorce or death certificate?
• How do I find the Maine Constitution?
• How do I find maps of Maine?
• How do I learn about Maine history?
• How do I find the population of a specific town?
• How do I get Maine weather and climate information?
• How do I find out about Maine's state symbols?
• How do I set up flag notifications?

See Also:

Related Topics

• Maine Cities & Counties
• Museums
• Homework Help

Related Agencies

• Governor's Office
• Maine Legislature