Maine is one of the world's largest pulp-paper producers.
It's north and northeastern borders meet with the Canadian Provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick, respectively. It's southern and southeastern borders are The Atlantic ocean. It is the seat of many of Maine's governmental agencies and offices. It was founded as a trading post in 1628. In 1754, Fort Western was erected on the east bank of the Kennebec and in 1797, the inhabitants chose the name Augusta.