MARYLAND THE OLD LINE STATE Maryland Maryland is a state of contrasts a mix of North and South It is sometimes called America in Miniature There are sandy Atlantic Ocean beaches and craggy Appalachian Mountains Chesapeake Bay wetlands and rolling hills of the Piedmont Plateau sleepy farm towns and bustling cities Maryland is a snapshot of the entire country rolled into a single compact state Early in its history Maryland became wealthy because of agriculture fishing and trade Today a mix of industries combine to give the state a strong economy Many Marylanders are involved in manufacturing high technology businesses or government services Maryland's nickname is The Old Line State It honors the brave Maryland soldiers who stood their ground at the Battle of Long Island during the American Revolution Maryland has a long history of brave military service to the United States The Antietam National Battlefield honors the thousands who died during the bloodiest battle of the Civil War MARYLAND 4 14
Two ships sail off the coast of Chestertown Maryland
Maryland QUICK FACTS Name Maryland is named after Queen Henrietta Maria 1609 1669 She was the wife of England's King Charles I 1600 1649 State Capital Annapolis population 38 856 FOLVNTATO CORONAST Date of Statehood April 28 1788 7th state Population 6 006 401 19th most populous state Area Total Land and Water 12 406 square miles 32 131 sq km 42nd largest state Largest City Baltimore population 622 793 Nickname The Old Line State Motto Fatti Maschii Parole Femine Manly Deeds Womanly gentle Words State Bird Baltimore Oriole MARYLAND
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State Flower Black Eyed Susan State Gemstone Patuxent River Stone agate State Tree White Oak State Song Maryland My Maryland Highest Point Hoye Crest of Backbone Mountain 3 360 feet 1 024 m Lowest Point Atlantic Ocean 0 feet 0 m Average July High Temperature 87°F 31°C Record High Temperature 109°F 43°C in Cumberland and Frederick on July 10 1936 Average January Low Temperature 24°F 4°C Record Low Temperature 40°F 40°C in Oakland on January 13 1912 Average Annual Precipitation 44 inches 112 cm Number of U S Senators 2 Number of U S Representatives 8 U S Postal Service Abbreviation MD QUICK FACTS
