Maine's official flag was adopted
in 1909. It has a deep blue field with the state
coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms
pictures a farmer and a seaman (representing
agricultural and maritime industries). A shield
is between them, upon which is a pine tree,
a moose (the state animal of Maine), green grass,
a blue sky, and deep blue water. Above this
is a yellow star (representing the North Star
– Maine was the northernmost state when
it entered the Union) and a red ribbon that
reads Dirigo. A large blue ribbon reads Maine.
Capital: Augusta
Nickname: Pine Tree State
Motto: Dirigo (I lead)
Flower: White Pine Cone and
Tassel (1895)
Maine was the 23rd state in the USA; it was
admitted in 1820.
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