Maine is a state in the
New England region of the northeastern
United States,
between
Canada and the
Atlantic Ocean.
Maine also has the distinction of being the only state to border just one other state: New Hampshire to the west.
Moosehead Lake is the largest lake in New England.
Mount Katahdin is the highest peak, rising in the
Appalachian Mountains to 1605 meters.
The major rivers in Maine are the Saint John River, Kennebec River, Androscoggin River, the
St. Croix River and the
Penobscot River.
The capital is
Augusta, largest city is
Portland. Other major cities in Maine include Lewiston, Bangor, Eastport and Presque Isle.
