Maine is a state of United States. It is the only state of United States that shares its border with only one state. Its residents are known as Mainer. Maine is also known as the state of pine tress because the 90% of area comprises the forests here. This is why the atmosphere here remains really good and pleasant all the time. Apart from the forests, the Maine state is famous also for its coastal area. Moose is the state animal and blueberry is the state fruit. Being the largest state for cultivation, this is one of the most important states of United States of America.
1. History and origin
The name of the state is given after the name of a former French province. The first European settlement in Maine was done in 1604.
2. Capital
Initially Portland was called the capital city of Maine but in 1832 it was moved to a centrally located site of Augustus.
3. Seafood cuisine
Maine is famous for its delicious seafood cuisine. According to a report, almost 90% of sea lobsters are caught and cooked here in Maine. Its specialty is cooked shellfish.
4. Largest producer of blueberries
Maine is the largest producer of blue berries among all the 50 states of United States. It is known for its largest growth of blueberries in the nation.
5. Toothpick plant
The world’s largest toothpick plant runs here in Maine. Around 20 million of toothpicks are produced in a day in this plant.
6. Largest adventure club
Maine has the largest adventure club for the lovers of skiing, hiking and wild life sightseeing. Rangeley is the great place for fishing, hiking, skiing, snowballing and nature walk etc.
7. Famous personality
George William bush is the only famous personality related to this state. He doesn’t belong here but he has a summer home in this state.
8. Light houses
Maine has the most number of light houses in United States. The number of these light houses is more than 65.
9. Museum
Maine has the strange in nature museum. This museum contains iron and steel antiques. Other than these, this museum also has a large collection of electric goods like iron stove, touring cars, parlor heaters etc.
10. First ship
The first ship that was built in united state of America in 1607 was also launched in the river Kennebec in Maine.