We just learned about the state of Louisiana.
Maine is a state in the north east part of the US, with the Atlantic Ocean on it's east side, and Canada to the north.
It's nicknames are: The Pine Tree State and Vacationland because it has so many nice forests and natural beauty.
It's motto is: Dirigo, which means I lead.
(from: wikipedia - maine)
The flag of Maine has the state seal on it, which shows a farmer, a sailor, a moose, a pine tree, the ocean and the north star.
(from: wikipedia - flag of maine)
Maine is famous for the lobsters that people catch in the ocean.
(from: wikipedia - american lobster)
Maine has close to 70 lighthouses because it is on the coast of the Atlantic and has so many ships coming and going.
(from: wikipedia - burnt island light)
Most of Maine is covered in forests. Of the 35,000 square miles in the state, about 30,000 is forests!
(from: wikipedia - acadian forests)
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