Augusta (Maine)
Augusta (ɔ ′ gʌstɘ) is the capital of Maine since 1831. It is because of the Kennebec River. The last census in the year 2000 resulted in 18,600 inhabitants, the surface amounts to 150.9 km ².
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history
the area of the today's city was explored since 1607, the first settlement was created 1628. The place got its present name to 9. June 1797. The municipal law exists since 1849.
education and objects of interest
In Augusta are the state university of Maine (based 1965) and the Maine State House.as see worthy applies the Botani garden Pine Tree State Arboretum with a surface of 90,6 hectars. A further object of interest is the Maine State museum.
economics
in Augusta is resident the paper, stealing, food and computer industry.
sons and daughters of the city
- Olympia Snowe, Senatorin of the Federal State Maine
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coordinates: 44°19 ′ 25 ″ N, 69°45 ′ 55 ″ W
