Capital |
Augusta |
Area |
33,265 sq mi 86,156 sq km |
Population (2000 census) |
1,274,923 |
Major Cities (2000 census) |
Portland (64,249), Lewiston (35,690), Bangor (31,473), South Portland (23,324), Auburn (23,203) |
Major Rivers |
Penobscot, Kennebec, Androscoggin, St. Croix, St. John |
Highest Point |
Mt. Katahdin 5,267 feet 1,605 meters |
Industry |
fishing, paper, lumber and wood products, electrical equipment, food processing, leather products, textiles, tourism |
Agriculture |
lobsters, poultry, eggs, potatoes, dairy products, cattle, blueberries, apples |
Minerals and Resources |
forests, construction sand and gravel, cement, crushed stone |
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