Knowra Maine Maine Maine is a state in the northeastern United States, bordered by New Hampshire, the Atlantic Ocean, and Canada. It is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States.
Acadia National Park : A national park on Maine’s Mount Desert Island and nearby islands, known for rocky coast, mountains, and forests. Its protected landscapes represent Maine’s best-known coastal scenery.
District of Maine : A district of Massachusetts that became the state of Maine in 1820. Maine’s former status explains its political separation from Massachusetts.
Maine lobster : American lobster harvested in Maine, a major regional seafood product. It links the state’s coastal ecology to one of its signature industries.
New Hampshire : A New England state west of Maine, bordered by Massachusetts, Vermont, Quebec, and the Atlantic Ocean. It is Maine’s only neighboring U.S. state.
Portland, Maine : Maine’s largest city, located on Casco Bay and known for its working harbor and historic district. The state’s largest city concentrates its maritime history and contemporary culture.
Maine Constitution : The state constitution adopted in 1820 that establishes Maine’s government and fundamental law. It created the framework for Maine’s government upon statehood.
Maine potato industry : The cultivation and processing of potatoes in Maine, especially in Aroostook County. Potato farming shows the importance of northern Maine agriculture.
New England : A northeastern U.S. region comprising Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Maine is the largest and northeasternmost state in this region.
Mount Katahdin : A mountain in central Maine and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Its summit anchors Maine’s best-known wilderness trail endpoint.
Maine Statehood : Maine’s admission to the United States as the 23rd state on March 15, 1820. Statehood established Maine as a separate state during the Missouri Compromise.
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