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Maryland Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
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Maryland is one of the South Atlantic states of the US.
The economy of the state, known for the production of tobacco in colonial times, became dominated by manufacturing in the late 19th century and depends primarily on the service and government sectors today. Baltimore, Maryland’s largest city, is a major seaport, and the SE region of the state produces large quantities of broiler chickens.
Maryland Almanac
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| Official Name |
Maryland |
| Capital |
Annapolis |
| Nick Name |
Old Line State |
| Motto |
Fatti Maschii Parole Femine (Strong Deeds, Gentle Words |
| Location & Region |
38.97165 N, 076.50303 W |
Middle Atlantic |
| Constitution Ratified |
1867 |
| Statehood |
April 28, 1788 |
7th state |
| Population |
5,296,486 |
541.84 sq mi. |
19th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Baltimore, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Bowie, Rockville, Hagerstown, Annapolis |
| Bordering States |
North: Pennsylvania East: Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean
(Chesapeake Bay deeply indents the Eastern section of the state)
South: Virginia
South West and West: West Virginia. (The District of Columbia, site of the US capital, is an enclave in the Western part of the state) (Potomac River forms most of Maryland’s Western boundary)
Coastline: 31 mi.
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| Number of Counties |
24 Counties in Maryland |
Largest County
(by population) |
Montgomery County |
873,341 |
495 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
10 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 8 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Standard Time |
Maryland Climate and Weather
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| Maryland has four distinct seasons and its landscape varies from sea-level plain to low mountains, the weather is generally not that extreme. The state is prettiest in the spring, when the dogwoods and fruit trees are blooming, and in October, when the landscape glows with myriad shades of gold. At those times, weather is changeable, with warm temperatures (50-77 F/10-25 C). Summers can be quite warm, with average temperatures in the mid 80s F/29 C. Fairly high humidity (near 70 %) July-August can make for some uncomfortable touring, but sea breezes help keep coastal areas more comfortable, and cooler night temperatures give a break from the heat. The mountains in the western part of Maryland are generally cooler and wetter than elsewhere. Maryland does get snow most winters, with accumulations of 1-70 in/2.5-178 cm (the mountains get the most). A few attractions close during the winter months, but nearly all are open during the spring, summer and fall seasons. |
| Highest Temperature |
109 degrees
July 10, 1936 - Cumberland and Frederick |
| Lowest Temperature |
-40 degrees
January 13th, 1912 - Oakland |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
87.1 degrees |
24.3 degrees |
Maryland Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
350 |
| Highest Point |
Backbone Mountain |
Backbone Mountain |
| Lowest Point |
Atlantic Ocean |
Sea level |
Maryland Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
12,406.68 |
42nd |
| Land Area |
9,773.82 |
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| Water Area |
2,632.86 |
21.21% |
| Forested Land Area |
42.9% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
250 miles |
90 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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