Maine
Maine (meyn)
Maine (IPA: /meɪn/) is a state in the New England region of the United States, bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, respectively.
Etymology
The origin of the name "Maine" is unclear. One theory is that it was named after the French province of Maine. Another theory is that it was named by early explorers after the Main (or Maine) river in western France. Yet another theory suggests that it was named for the English village of Broadmayne.
Related Terms
- New England: The northeastern region of the United States, consisting of six states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
- Augusta, Maine: The capital city of the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County.
- Portland, Maine: The largest city in the U.S. state of Maine and the seat of Cumberland County.
- Acadia: A region of northeastern North America that includes parts of eastern Quebec, the Maritime provinces, and modern-day Maine to the Kennebec River.
- Penobscot Bay: An inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, and the largest estuary in Maine.
- Down East: A term used to describe parts of eastern coastal Maine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maine
- Wikipedia's article - Maine
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