Maine is located in the north-eastern US region. To the east and north it is bordered by the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. In the west, the border runs next to the state of New Hampshire. The southeastern part of the region by the Atlantic Ocean.

 

Most of the region is covered with dense forests, among which are conveniently located lakes and meandering rivers. Because of these natural conditions of the main branches of the economy are hydropower and agriculture.

 

Original title: State of Maine.

Postal Code: ME.

Capital: Augusta.

The largest and most populous city Portland.

Other major cities include: Bangor, Brunswick, New York, Biddeford and Lewiston.

the state has a population of almost 1.3 million. man.

Area: 86.5 thousand sq. M. km.

The people of Maine called "Pine State".

 

It has long been the territory of the State of Indian peoples lived: Penobscot, Abenaki and passamakuoddi. The first settlement of Europeans came here in 1604. Its founder was the French explorer Samuel de Champlain. New territory settlers named acad. For many decades in a row between France and England were fierce battle for this piece of land, and in 1820, Maine separated from Massachusetts and has been officially recognized by 23 US states.

 

sights

 

In Maine people called "the great outdoors". This is due to the location of the busy part of the region - it runs along the ocean shore. This is where the resort and tourist center Kennebanks and the largest city in the region - Portland.

 

For lovers of yachts and sailboats will be interesting to visit the Penobscot Bay. You can always just enjoy that conditionality and cooked lobster, look at the towering peaks of the mountains and watch the fishermen in the bays.

 

Pearl of the state is considered to Acadia National Park, which is located in the northern part of the region. Its area is over 14 hectares. The main attraction of the park is considered to be the Ring Road. It is a highway to 43 meters long, which is located in the mountains of pink granite. Here you can watch a variety of animals such as white-tailed deer, red fox, woodchuck and others.

 

Interesting Facts

 

A very interesting fact is considered that the actions of the majority of Stephen King's books are taking place in Maine.