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Northern New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont

(Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) combined. It ranks as the 39th largest state in the country. Maine has three major land regions: the Coastal Lowlands, the Eastern New England Upland , and the Appalachian Mountains. The Coastal Lowlands region extends

Scotia. Maine’s coastline is jagged and, in most places, rocky. Maine has more than 3,100 offshore islands, though the majority cover less than one acre. At more than 35,000 square miles (91,600 square kilometers) in total area, Maine is roughly the same size as the other five New England states

Words to Understand in This Chapter

abolitionist— a person who favored the elimination of slavery. Algonquian— a family of American Indian languages previously spoken in the eastern part of North America. annex— to take possession of territory and incorporate it into an existing country or state. envoy— a person empowered to represent a government in specific dealings with another government. heir— a person who inherits property, usually from a deceased relative. plateau— an area of relatively flat land that rises sharply above adjacent land on at least one side. ratify— to approve something (such as a treaty or constitutional amendment) formally. referendum— a public vote on a particular issue or proposed law. salt marsh— a coastal wetland that receives salt water from incoming ocean tides. textiles— fabrics manufactured by weaving or knitting. tidal creek— a stream that is affected by the ebb and flow of ocean tides. uplands— elevated land at a significant distance from the sea.