Maryland

Maryland extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains, encompassing the Chesapeake Bay and numerous waterways across its 12,407 square miles.

The Maryland Colony, established in 1634 as a sanctuary for English Catholics, became the seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution in 1788.

The state maintains strong maritime traditions through its extensive coastline, naval institutions, and seafood industry, particularly known for blue crab harvesting.

Maryland connects major East Coast metropolitan areas through its network of highways, railways, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport, serving millions of travelers annually.

The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis trains future naval officers while preserving maritime history through its museum collections and training vessels.

Location: United States

Inception: April 28, 1788

Capital city: Annapolis

Elevation above the sea: 105 m

Part of: contiguous United States, South Atlantic states, Mid-Atlantic

Shares border with: Delaware, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania

Website: https://maryland.gov

GPS coordinates: 39.51624,-76.93821

Latest update: May 31, 2025 06:45