Maps of Maine
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Fast Facts about Maine:
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 Capitol: Augusta
Statehood: Became the 23rd State
on March 15, 1820
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Maine History:
Maine was at one time part of Massachusetts.
It became its own state in 1820, becoming the 23rd state admitted to the
United States of America, although its northern borders were not finalized
until 1842.
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Maine has nearly 500 municipalities.
Local government in Maine provides many essential services to the citizens
of the community, including road construction and maintenance, solid waste
disposal, water utilities and waste water treatment, police and fire protection
and emergency rescue, land use planning and building inspection, welfare,
and public education for grades Kindergarten through 12.
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