Maryland State Information – Symbols, Capital, Constitution, Flags, Maps, Songs

Quick Facts

Capital City: Annapolis

Abbreviation: MD

Population (2019):5,928,814; Rank: 19 of 50 | Population Quick Facts

Region: South

Admission to Statehood: April 28, 1788 (7th State)

State Motto: Fatti maschi, parole femmine (Italian) translates to Strong deeds, gentle words

State Nickname: The Old Line State

Origin of State Name: Named to honor Henrietta Maria, wife of England’s King Charles I

Sports Teams: Find the best High School, College, League, and Professional sports teams of Maryland State

Bordering States: The State of Maryland has 4 neighbors namely, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia | List of US Regions

Area Codes: 240, 301, 410, 443

Zip Codes: Maryland Zip Codes

Famous People: Find out all the information about the famous people born in Maryland

State Symbols

Bird: Baltimore Oriole | List of State Birds

State Animal: Chesapeake Bay Retriever (Canis lupus familiaris)

State Mammal: Thoroughbred Horse (Equus ferus caballus)

Popular Fruit: Longan Fruit

State Gem: Patuxent River Stone

Flag: The Maryland flag contains the family crest of the Calvert and Crossland families. Maryland was founded as an English colony in 1634 by Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore. The black and Gold designs belong to the Calvert family. The red and white design belongs to the Crossland family. Flag adopted 1904. Get this Flag

Flower: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) | Other State Flowers

Soil: Sassafras

Song: “Maryland My Maryland” | Words by: James Ryder Randall | Music by: James Ryder Randall Other State Songs | Sheet Music

Tree: White Oak (Quercus alba) | Other State Trees

Quarter: Maryland Quarter | List of State Quarters

Geography

Maryland on a map

Area:
Area: 12,407 sq.mi (32,134 sq.km.), 42nd

Land: 9,775 sq.mi. (25,317 sq.km.),

Water: 2,633 sq.mi. (6,819 sq.km.), 18th

Coastline: 31 mi. (50 km.), 20th

Shoreline: 3,190 mi. (5,134 km.), 9th

Highest Point: Backbone Mountain ; 3,360 feet, (1,024 m.) 32nd tallest

Lowest Point: Maryland; sea level, tied for 3rd lowest

Geographic Center: Prince Georges, 4.5 miles northwest of Davidsonville

Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Maryland , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.

City Guide: Visit Maryland City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.

Location:
Absolute Center: 39°26.5’N / 77°22.3’W
Relative Center: Prince Georges, 4.5 miles northwest of Davidsonville

Distance Between U.S. Cities

State Government

Governor: Larry Hogan (R)

Senators: Christopher Van Hollen, Jr. (D) Ben Cardin (D)

Representatives: Senate , House

Constitution: Maryland’s Constitution

Government Offices Directory: Find all information here at the Maryland government offices directory

Electoral College Votes: 10 Votes

Vital Records: Find out all the information about the vital records for the state of Maryland

Economy

Agriculture: Seafood, poultry and eggs, dairy products, nursery stock, cattle, soybeans, corn.

Industry: Electric equipment, food processing, chemical products, printing and publishing, transportation equipment, machinery, primary metals, coal, tourism.