Maryland, US

About

Maryland is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington D.C.

Some key facts about Maryland:

• Capital: Annapolis
• Population: Around 6 million
• Area: 12,407 square miles
• Nicknames: Old Line State, Free State

Maryland has diverse geography spanning the Appalachian Mountains, forested hills, dense urban centers, and the Atlantic Coast. The Chesapeake Bay separates the state's Eastern Shore region from the rest of Maryland. Major cities include Baltimore and the capital Annapolis.

Maryland has historically played a central role in early American history and the founding of the country. It was one of the 13 original colonies. Key events like the writing of the Star Spangled Banner took place in Maryland.

Today, Maryland has a dynamic, prosperous economy anchored by the technology and defense industries surrounding Washington D.C. The state is among the wealthiest and most educated in the nation. Other major industries include healthcare, biotech, and tourism.

Maryland is known for its vibrant seafood scene, especially crabs, oysters, and rockfish. It also has a rich tradition of colonial history, amusement parks like Ocean City, and natural assets including the Assateague beaches. The climate is mild.

In summary, Maryland's strategic location, thriving metro areas, and blend of history and modernity make it a diverse state and important contributor to American business, culture and politics.

Quick Facts about Maryland

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Geography

Maryland is located at 39°0'1"N 76°44'60"W (39.0003900, -76.7499700). It has 4 neighbors: Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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The largest city of Maryland is City of Baltimore with a population of 621,849. Other cities include, Baltimore population 586,131, Redland population 147,010, Frederick population 73,308 and Silver Spring population 71,452. See all Maryland cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Maryland.

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People born in Maryland, including politician, died 1859 John Dennis, chemist William O. Baker, businessman Samuel Sachs, .

List

• Amit Bhattacharya (American cinematographer) he was born in 01/01/1961
• David Herold (accomplice of John Wilkes Booth in Lincoln's assassination (1842-1865)) he was born in 16/06/1842
• Barton W. Stone (American leader in the Restoration Movement) he was born in 24/12/1772
• James Jones (American politician and lawyer from the state of Georgia (1769-1801)) he was born in 01/01/1769
• William Few (American politician (1748-1828)) he was born in 08/06/1748
• William Bowie (American engineer) he was born in 06/05/1872
• Edwin Booth (19th-century American actor) he was born in 13/11/1833
• Bert Muhly (American mayor and academic (1923-2011)) he was born in 18/06/1923
• George Kerr (athlete) he was born in 16/10/1937
• James Wray Williams (American politician (1792-1842)) he was born in 08/10/1792
• Eric Brittingham (American musician) he was born in 08/05/1960
• David Bentley Hart (American theologian) he was born in 01/01/1965
• Mark Johnson (American film producer) he was born in 27/12/1945
• Edwin C. Hahn (Sound engineer) he was born in 02/08/1888
• Nathan Larson (American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and author (born 1970)) he was born in 12/09/1970
• George Washington Parke Custis (adopted son of George Washington (1781-1857)) he was born in 30/04/1781
• Thomas P. Carnes (American politician (1762-1822)) he was born in 01/01/1762
• Rolando Martín (Argentine rugby union footballer and coach) he was born in 23/09/1968

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