Maine is divided into eight distinct tourism regions, each offering unique activities, events and accommodations. With 6,000 lakes, 32,000 miles of rivers, 5,000 miles of coast and 17 million acres of forestland, there's plenty of room to spread out and experience all Maine has to offer. Discover a charming family setting tucked away along the shores of immaculate lakes, cozy weathered cottages and rustic theatres offering entertaining performances. From the first hint of spring through the lazy days of summer, Maine is an outdoor wonderland and the perfect moving destination. However, winter is the season when Maine truly sparkles. Discover quaint shops in snow-covered villages or cuddle by the fire with a steaming mug of cocoa. Whatever you do, you'll fall in love with the alluring state of Maine.

Origin of State's: The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term that refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as "Maine" in writing first appeared in 1622.

Capital City: A capital city of nearly 200,000, those living in Augusta are proud of its rich history and share in an optimistic view of the future. With a new state of the art high school, an excellent cancer care center and the exciting redevelopment of our riverfront, Augusta is a remarkable place to call home.

Population: The state population is estimated at 1.3 million.

Driving: Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, driver's manuals and testing locations can be found on the Maine Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website.

Agriculture and Industry: Leading agriculture includes seafood, poultry and eggs, potatoes, dairy products, cattle, blueberries and apples; Paper, lumber, and wood products, electric equipment, food processing, leather products, textiles and tourism are the state's leading industries.

State Bird: Adopted by the State Legislature of 1927, the Maine state bird is the black-capped chickadee.

Tree: The state tree is the eastern white pine. The tree can grow from 75- to -150 feet in height. Until the middle of the 19th century, the eastern white pine made Maine one of the lumbering centers of the nation.

State Flower: Approved by the State Legislature of 1895 - and not a flower at all - the state flower is the white pinecone and tassel. The cones are slender and curved, 4-8 inches in length. Into their second year, the cone opens, becoming more curved before eventually falling off.

State Song: Written by Roger Vinton Snow, "State of Maine Song" is Maine's official state song.