Maryland

Maryland, Great Falls of the Potomac River
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Author: MamaGeek


Maryland is a small state on the East Coast of the contiguous United States. It is located in the Mid Atlantic region. The state, which covers an area of only 12,407 sq mi (32,133 sq km) is bordered by Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia to the south and west, Pennsylvania to the north, and Delaware to the east.

Maryland has a population of 5.7 million inhabitants. Its capital is Annapolis, a small city of around 37,000 people while its biggest city is Baltimore, with over 637,000 people. Baltimore is located within the Baltimore Metropolitan Area, with 2.7 million residents.

Baltimore is a highly developed state with major industries specializing in life sciences research and development. The state has a median household income of US$70,545, the highest of any state in the Union.

Ocean City, Maryland
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USS Constellation at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
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Author: Chuck Szmurlo


Despite its small size, Maryland has a diverse topography, which is why it is often called "America in Miniature". The highest point in the state is Hoye Crest, on Backbone Mountain, which is 3,360 ft (1,020 m) above sea level. The eastern part of Maryland is covered with low-lying marshlands and sand dunes. The Chesapeake Bay watershed forms a major part of the state's waterways.

Most of the people in Maryland live in the cities close to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. The western part of the state is rural, with an Appalachian characteristic, while the Southern and Eastern Shore regions embody a Southern culture.

Wild ponies on Assateague Island, Maryland
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Author: tramod


Snowy swamp in Beltsville, Maryland
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Author: Andrew Bossi

Travel to Maryland

By Car
If you intend to explore the state extensively, I would recommend driving here, or renting a car at the airport. There are a number of Interstate highways linking Maryland to neighboring states. I-95 connects Philadelphia and Wilmington on the northeast to enter Maryland, passing Baltimore and onwards to Washington, D.C. I-81 cuts through the western part of Maryland from Pennsylvania to Virginia. I-83 goes south from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to reach Baltimore.

By Plane
There are a few international airports which you can use to enter Maryland. They include the Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), which is the main airport of the state, as well as the Reagan International Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport, both located in neighboring northern Virginia.

Susquehanna State Park, Maryland
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Author: Derek Ramsey


By Train
Amtrak has services to Aberdeen, Baltimore, the Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Cumberland, New Carrollton, Rockville and Salisbury.

Travel within Maryland

Again, it's best to have your own car, so consider renting one at the airport or online. Within the city areas, you can rely on the buses, light rail transport, subway and commuter trains run by the Maryland Transit Authority.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Maryland
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Author: Agricultural Research Service, US Dept of Agriculture

Cities in Maryland

Places of Interest in Maryland

National Monuments in Maryland

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