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Name one state that borders Canada.
| Canada is a country occupying most of the northern North America. The second largest country in the world has an area of 9,984,670 km², it is 355,580 km², larger than the United States, thats the size of Germany. Canada stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Atlantic Ocean in the east.
The country is bordered by Alaska (USA) in west, and by 12 US states of the continental United States in south, Canada shares maritime borders with Greenland (an autonomous territory of Denmark) and Saint Pierre and Miquelon, an island which belongs to France. For its size, the country is sparsely inhabited, with a population of “just” 35.7 million (2015 official estimate), most of the people live in Canada‘s “South”, in the provinces close to the U.S. border. Capital city is Ottawa, largest city is Toronto, followed by Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Quebéc City. Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and three territories.
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There are 13 states that border Canada: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Alaska. Canada is the country to the north of the United States. The U.S. border with Canada changed many times in American history. There are 13 states that border Canada.
Longest International Border
The border between the United States and Canada is the longest international border in the world. The border between the two countries is 5,525 miles (8,891 kilometers) long.
Quirky Border Section
The Northwest Angle of Minnesota has the oddest shape. The Northwest Angle covers an area of the United States that is 596 square miles, 473 of which are water. This area is the northernmost point in the continental United States.
The quirky shape of the Northwest Angle of Minnesota is the result of geography and poor surveying.
As part of the drafting of the Treaty of Paris between the United States and Great Britain, a border agreement was developed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River.
This border involved following smaller lakes and rivers (such as the Rainy) from Lake Superior to Lake of the Woods and then extend at a northwest angle across Lake of the Woods and cut due west to the Mississippi River.
The Northwest Angle is the only part of the continent United States that is north of the 49th parallel.
Canada Shares a Border with 13 States
There are 13 states that share a border with Canada. With 1,538 miles (2,475 km), Alaska shares the longest border. Pennsylvania with 42 miles (68 kilometers) shares the smallest length of the border.
The United States Shares a Border with 8 Canadian Provinces and Territories
The United States shares a border with eight provinces or territories in Canada. Ontario province in east-central Canada shares the longest portion of the border with 1,715 miles (2,760 km). The western province of Alberta shares the shortest length of border with the United States with 185 miles (298 km).
Legal Land Border Crossings
There are 119 legal land border crossings between the United States and Canada. Of those, there are two that are one-way crossings only. Churubusco, New York provides a port of entry to the United States from Canada only. There is no access from the United States to Canada at this location.
Population Near the Border
Most Canadians live relatively near the US border. 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles (160 km) of the US border.
Busiest International Border Crossing in North America
The Ambassador bridge connects travelers between Detroit, Michigan, United States, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It is the busiest international border crossing in North America based on trade volume.
No Touch Zone
Every six years, a 20 feet (six meters) strip around the US-Canada is clearcut by the International Boundary Commission which calls it “a visible line between friendly neighbors.” This swath extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The commission was created under the treaty of 1908. Known as the vista, the swath contains 8,000 monuments and reference points, and 1,000 survey control stations.
More about Maine State
Some Geography
Area
Maine occupies an area of 91,646 km² (35,385 sq mi) , compared it is about the size of Portugal. Compared in scale with other US states, it is the largest of the six New England states, but it would fit more than seven times into Texas.
Maine Sights
Maine’s landscape offers some unique geographical features: the state is number one in forestry in the US, about 83% of its territory is forested.
West Quoddy Head is the easternmost point on the U.S. mainland.
The northern section of the Appalachian Mountains, the eroded remains of an ancient mountain range of once alpine proportions, runs along the northwestern border of the state.
The highest elevation in the state is Mount Katahdin 1606 m (5,270 ft), located in Baxter State Park, almost in the center of Maine, it is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, the 3,500 km (2,200 mi) long marked hiking trail in the Eastern US.
In the disputed maritime border area is Old Sow whirlpool, the largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere.
Coastal Maine
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Coastal Maine, with its charming maritime towns, seaside drives, peninsulas, lighthouses, lakes, and mountains, is a popular tourist destination.
Old Orchard Beach is a popular summer beach destination with the usual clam shacks and T-shirt shops.
Maine Islands
Machias Seal Island and North Rock are two of Maine’s 3,166 coastal islands, the sovereignty of both islands is disputed between Canada and the US, the area is referred to colloquially as the “Grey Zone.”
Mount Desert Island is Maine’s largest coastal island and home to the first national park east of the Mississippi, the Acadia National Park.
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The Acadia National Park 
protects more than half of the island. The park also includes Isle au Haut, parts of Baker Island, all of Bar Island, three of the four Porcupine Islands, and a portion of the Schoodic Peninsula on the mainland.
Other popular islands worthwhile a visit are Chebeague Island, the largest of the Casco Bay Islands, and Squirrel Island, which is Maine’s oldest summer colony. There is genteel North Haven, and neighboring Vinalhaven, Maine’s largest offshore island has one of the world’s largest lobster fishing fleets.
Lakes
Maine is a lake-rich region, hundreds of lakes and ponds are decoratively distributed throughout the state, the largest are Moosehead Lake, Sebago Lake, and Chesuncook Lake.
Population
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Maine has a population of about 1.34 million people (est. 2019); it is the most sparsely populated state east of the Mississippi.
The state’s capital is Augusta, the largest city, Maine’s largest port, and economic capital is Portland (Maine). The largest metropolitan area is Greater Portland (Portland-South Portland-Biddeford).
Race and Ethnic groups
Maine is a state with a predominantly white population (93%). The rest of the population is made up of 1.8% Hispanics or Latinos, 1.7% Black or African Americans, 1.3% Asians, and 0.7% Native Americans.
The busiest airports in the state are Portland International Jetport (IATA code: PWM), and Bangor International Airport (IATA code: BGR).
Cities and Towns in Maine
The map shows the location of following cities and towns in Maine:
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Largest cities in Maine with a population of more than 20,000
Portland (66,200), Lewiston (36,600), Bangor (33,000), South Portland (25,000; adjoining Portland), Auburn (23,000; Auburn and Lewiston are known as the Twin Cities), Sanford (21,000), Biddeford (21,000)
Other cities and towns in Maine:
Ashland, Augusta, Bar Harbor, Bath, Belfast, Brunswick, Bucksport, Calais, Camden, Caribou, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Eastport, Ellsworth, Farmington, Fort Fairfield, Fort Kent, Greenville, Houlton, Jackman, Kittery, Lincoln, Machias, Macwahoc, Madawaska, Mars Hill, Millinocket, Newport, Norway, Orono, Presque Isle, Rockland, Rumford, Saco, Skowhegan, Topsfield, Van Buren, Vanceboro, Waterville, and Westbrook.
