The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Maine:
Maine – state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost portion of New England. It is known for its scenery—its jagged, mostly rocky coastline, its low, rolling mountains, its heavily forested interior and picturesque waterways—as well as for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams.
General reference
Names
Common name: Maine
Pronunciation: Official name: State of Maine Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: ME ISO 3166-2 code: US-ME Internet second-level domain: .me.us Nicknames Vacationland (currently used on license plates) Pine Tree State Adjectival: Maine Demonyms Mainer Down Easter or Downeaster Mainiac
Geography of Maine
Geography of Maine
Maine is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America
Location
Northern hemisphere
Western hemisphere
Americas
North America
Anglo America
Northern America
United States of America
Contiguous United States
Canada–US border
Eastern United States
East Coast of the United States
Northeastern United States
New England
Population of Maine: 1,328,361 (2010 U.S. Census)
Places in Maine
Places in Maine
Historic places in Maine
National Historic Landmarks in Maine
National Register of Historic Places listings in Maine
Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Maine
National parks in Maine
State parks in Maine
Environment of Maine
Climate of Maine
Protected areas in Maine
State forests of Maine
Superfund sites in Maine
Wildlife of Maine
Fauna of Maine
Natural geographic features of Maine
Islands of Maine
Lakes of Maine
Mountains of Maine
Rivers of Maine
Regions of Maine
Southern Maine
The County
Administrative divisions of Maine
The 16 counties of the state of Maine
Municipalities in Maine
Cities in Maine
State capital of Maine: City nicknames in Maine Towns in Maine
Demography of Maine
Demographics of Maine
Government and politics of Maine
Politics of Maine
Form of government: U.S. state government
United States congressional delegations from Maine
Maine State Capitol
Elections in Maine
Electoral reform in Maine
Political party strength in Maine
Branches of the government of Maine
Government of Maine
Executive branch of the government of Maine
Governor of Maine
Lieutenant Governor of Maine
Secretary of State of Maine
State departments
Maine Department of Transportation
Legislative branch of the government of Maine
Maine Legislature (bicameral) Upper house: Maine Senate Lower house: Maine House of Representatives