Introduction: Maine Download PDF
Nearly 90 percent of Maine is covered in forest, and the manufacture of wood products has been at the core of the state’s economy since the first European colonists came to the land. For over 400 years, a vibrant shipbuilding industry took advantage of this abundance of lumber and the state’s proximity to the sea.
Maine currently has a diversified economy that is led by the service sector. Manufacturing is another major industry, thanks in part to the abundance of trees that are used for paper production. Maine still maintains its history in shipbuilding, though now the industry is mostly focused on production for the U.S. Navy. Agricultural activities within the state are minimal, though Maine is one of the leading producers of potatoes within the United States. The state’s natural beauty also attracts many tourists who help to augment the economy. Maine is a leading producer of many shellfish, especially lobster.
Government
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State Seal: |
State Quarter: |
Time Zones:
| Standard Time | GMT-5 | |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT-4 | |
Statistics
- Per Capita Real GDP :
- $30,282
- Population:
- 1,316,460
- Percent of People Under Poverty Level:
- 12.6%
- Per Capita Personal Income:
- $32,348
- Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree:
- 17%
- Total Exports:
- $2,742,370,000
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Canada
Malaysia
China
Japan
Korea, South
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Computers and Electronic Products Sales
Transportation Equipment Sales
Machinery Manufacturing
Computers and Electronic Products Manufacturing
Textile Mills Manufacturing
Major Cities
Portland
Major Airports
| Airport Name | City | |
| BGR | Bangor International | Bangor |
Main Ports:
Portland, Searsport
Corporations
| Company | Fortune 1000 Rank: | Revenues ($millions) | Headquarter City |
| Energy East | 434 | 5,231 | New Gloucester |
| Fairchild Semicond. Intl. | 963 | 1,651 | South Portland |