Maine
Geography:
What states, country, and/or bodies of water border it? Atlantic Ocean, New Hampshire, Quebec, New Brunswick
What is the state capital? Augusta
List 2 or 3 large cities in the state: Portland,Augusta,Bangor
What is the area (in square miles) of your state? 33,414 sq. miles
What is the highest elevation and how high is it? Mount Katahdin - 5,268 ft (1,606 m)
What is the lowest elevation and how low is it? Atlantic Ocean - 0 ft (0 m)
Map of state:
History:
Tell the date it became a state and what number state it was (1-50): March 15, 1820 (23rd)
List 2 or 3 of the Native American tribes that are or were found in this state: Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians of Maine, Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine
Tell about a famous person from this state: Milton Brodley (board game inventor)
How did the state get its name (origin of name)? First used to distinguish the mainland from the offshore islands. It has been considered a compliment to Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I of England. She was said to have owned the province of Mayne in France.
Civics:
Who is the governor? John E. Baldacci
Who is the lieutenant governor? No lieutenant governor.
Who are the U.S. senators from this state? Susan Collins, R (to Jan. 2015); Olympia J. Snowe, R (to Jan. 2013)
How many U.S. House of Representatives members are from this state? 2
State Flag: The Maine flag
Economics:
What is mined in the state? Dimension Stone
What crops are grown in the state? Apples, potatoes,low-bush blueberries
Climate:
What is the average high January temperature of the state capital? 27°
What is the average high July temperature of the state capital? 78°
What is the average low January temperature of the state capital? 10°
What is the average low July temperature of the state capital? 60°
What is the average precipitation for January of the state capital? 2.9 in
What is the average precipitation for July of the state capital? 3.3 in
Population:
What is the population of the state (year 2000 or later)? 1,274,923 (40th)
Symbols:
State bird: Chickadee
State flower: White pine cone and tassel
State tree: White pine tree
State song: “State of Maine Song”
State nickname: Pine Tree State
Tell about one more state symbol: State fish: Landlocked salmon
Recreation (What are some fun things to do in this state?): Explore Maine by Bicycle With a Local Company.
What else would you like to tell about this state? It has wolves.
Bibliography (Where did you find your information?):
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/33-states/183-maine.html
http://www.msha.gov/kids/me.htm
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108221.html
http://www.aaanativearts.com/tribes-by-states/maine_tribes.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine
http://www.summerfeet.net/maine-bike-tours.asp?gclid=CIOk8JaLgqECFRJYbQodSz45uA