Maine Quiz
Maine is in the Northeast. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Augusta |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | ME |
| Nickname | The Pine Tree State |
| Census region | Northeast |
| Bordering states | New Hampshire |
| Statehood | 1820 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 1,362,359 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 35,380 |
Sample questions
Q1Which region is Maine in?
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Northeast
Maine is part of the Census Bureau's Northeast region, forming the northeasternmost state in the continental United States.
Q2What is the capital of Maine?
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Augusta
Augusta is Maine's state capital, a much smaller city than Portland, which is the state's largest by population.
Q3In which year did Maine become a state?
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1820
Maine became the 23rd state in 1820, admitted as a free state under the Missouri Compromise, which balanced free and slave states.