State Symbols Guide
Maine State Symbols & Official Emblems
The Northeast State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
ME
Capital
Augusta
Population
1,362,359
Statehood
1820
Region
Northeast
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
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State Flag
Maine State Flag
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State Flower
White Pine Cone and Tassel
Pinus strobus
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State Motto
Dirigo
Latin
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State Nickname
The Pine Tree State
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State Tree
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Maine
- Abbreviation
- ME
- Capital City
- Augusta
- Population
- 1,362,359
- Statehood Date
- March 15, 1820
- Region
- Northeast
- Number of Symbols
- 6
