Maine Cultural Information
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Maine
Maine culture is famous for its vast stretches of forest, lighthouses and national parks.
Maine has traditionally been known for its jagged, rocky Atlantic Ocean and Bayshore coastlines; smoothly contoured mountains; picturesque waterways; and its wild lowbush blueberries and seafood cuisine.
Maine Motto
The state motto of Maine is “Dirigo” which is Latin for “I Direct” or “I Lead”. The motto was adopted in the Summer of 1820.
- Spoken Languages: English: 92.2% • Other: 7.8%
- Maine is a state in the New England region of the United States. At 33,215 square miles (3,322 km2), and with more than 1 362 359 million residents in 2020, it is the twelfth-smallest in U.S. state and the thirteenth least densely populated state in the U.S.
- Maine shares borders with the states of New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, the Canadian province of New Brunswick to the northeast and Quebec to the northwest.
- The most populous city in Maine is Portland, while its capital is Augusta.
- Maine has traditionally been known for its jagged, rocky Atlantic Ocean and Bayshore coastlines. The smoothly contoured mountains, heavily forested interior and picturesque waterways is amongst Maine’s great beauties. Maine also boasts wild lowbush blueberries and seafood cuisine, with lobster and clams not to be missed. In more recent years coastal and Down East Maine, especially in the vicinity of Portland, have emerged as an important center for the creative economy, which is also bringing gentrification.
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What is Maine is famous for?
Maine is known for its lobsters. These delicious seafood creatures are a staple of the state’s cuisine and can be found in restaurants all across Maine. The tasty seafood is used to conjure up various dishes such as lobster rolls, lobster bisque, and lobster mac and cheese.
Most Popular Sports in Maine.
Whitewater rafting has become a very popular sport in Maine, with many whitewater outfitters offering trips on the Kennebec, Penobscot and Dead Rivers. Maine is the only state in the Northeast that can guarantee water levels even during dry summers due to daily hydropower dam releases. Down-hill skiing and snowboarding are among the most popular winter sports in Maine.
What is cool about Maine
Portland is the largest city in Maine and the perfect place to spend a weekend or more. The city is known for its incredible food scene, art galleries, and lively nightlife. There are plenty of things to do in Portland, such as exploring the Old Port district, checking out the street art, or going on a whale watching tour.
