Maine
Capital: Augusta · Northeast · Pine Tree State
State Statistics
| Population | 1.36M |
| GDP | $77.0B |
| Area | 91,633 km² |
| Capital | Augusta |
| Largest City | Portland |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Maine
Maine is 90% forested, the most heavily wooded state in the US, where lobstering families, paper mills, and a booming outdoor tourism economy coexist. Its jagged 3,500-mile coastline, Acadia National Park, and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail draw millions annually, while its rural interior remains one of the most sparsely populated regions in the eastern US. Politically idiosyncratic, Maine uses the congressional district method for electoral votes — one of only two states to do so — and regularly splits its electoral votes between parties.
Major Cities
Portland
Maine's largest city and cultural hub, Portland anchors the Old Port waterfront district with a nationally acclaimed restaurant scene and vibrant arts community. Its historic neighborhoods and deep...
Lewiston
A former Franco-American textile mill city on the Androscoggin River, Lewiston has undergone a remarkable demographic transformation since the early 2000s through the arrival of Somali and other Af...
Bangor
Situated at the confluence of the Penobscot and Kenduskeag rivers, Bangor serves as the commercial and medical hub for northern and eastern Maine. Famous as the hometown of author Stephen King, the...
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick | Private liberal arts | 1794 | 2K |
| Colby College | Waterville | Private liberal arts | 1813 | 2K |
| Bates College | Lewiston | Private liberal arts | 1855 | 2K |
| University of Maine | Orono | Public flagship | 1865 | 11K |