Geography & Regions
Which six states make up the New England region?
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
What is the state motto of Maine, and what is its English translation?
The motto is "Dirigo," which means "I Direct".
In Maine, what specific area is known as the "Maine Corridor," and why is it significant?
It is the southwestern fifth of the state where nearly three-fourths of the residents live.
What is the tallest peak in Maine, and which mountain chain is it part of?
Mount Katahdin (5,268 feet), which is part of the Appalachian mountain chain.
On what date was Maine admitted to the Union, and as which number state?
March 15, 1820, as the 23rd state.
While the manufacture of paper products has declined in Maine, which sector has the economy become increasingly dependent on?
The service sector.
Which Canadian province borders New Hampshire to the north?
Quebec.
What are the state bird and the state nickname of New Hampshire?
The state bird is the purple finch and the nickname is the "Granite State".
New Hampshire was estimated to be the ninth smallest state by population in 2019; what was that estimated population?
1,359,711.
Maine is bordered to the northwest and northeast by which two Canadian provinces?
Quebec and New Brunswick.
What is the capital of New Hampshire, and what is its official state flower?
The capital is Concord, and the state flower is the lilac.
While about half of Maine’s residents live in urban centers, the state only has how many cities with a population of more than 25,000 people?
Three cities.