The Maine flag is set on a dark blue background. The state seal is depicted in the center of the banner. The seal depicts a moose under a pine tree, a farmer, and a seaman. A star is located at the top, which is known as the North Star.
The current flag was adopted by the state’s legislature on February 23, 1909. A previous version of the Maine flag was used in 1901. It depicted a pine tree and a star on a tan background.
Here are some quick facts about the state of Maine.
Population: 1,275,110
Year of Admission into the Union: 1820
Nickname(s): The Pine Tree State
Motto(s): Dirigo
Capital City: Augusta
Largest City: Portland
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