MARYLAND State flag seal and motto The state

MARYLAND

State flag, seal and motto The state flag of Maryland was officially adopted in 1904. The seal: The motto: Fatti Maschii Parole Femine Strong Deeds, Gentle Words

A middle Atlantic state deeply intented by Chesapeake Bay Pennsylvania-Delaware-Virginia-the District of Columbia-West Virginia

Capital: Annapolis Nicknames: Free State, Old Line State bird: Baltimore oriole flower: black-eyed Susan Population: 5, 699, 478 Area: 27, 076 sq km (42 nd biggest state)

State fish: Rockfish tree: White oak sport: jousting beverage: milk

History In 1608 the English explorer Capt. John Smith sailed into Chesapeake Bay. § § capi City. Cccc The first settlement and capital was St. Mary’s City.

Origin of the name Maryland was named to honor the Queen consort Henrietta Maria (1609 -1669), the wife of Britain’s King Charles I. One of the original 13 states.

Climate Maryland is classified at being temperate of climate the average annual minimum temperature can vary from -15 degrees in the mountains of Garrett County, to 10 degrees in southern Maryland Ocean City. In summer, the average temperature is +22. 6 degrees. Maryland summers vary from mild to hot.

In winter, western counties experience colder weather, and more snow. Average seasonal snowfall: 0. 5 m. The most snowfall ever recorded was during the winter of 2009 -10.

Major industries Farming (corn, soybeans, tobacco, poultry and dairy products) Mining (coal) Steel products Communications equipment Fishing (crabs and oysters)

Nature Maryland forests cover approximately 2. 7 million acres (43%) of the states land surface. Oak and hickory are the dominant hardwood , making 60% of forested areas. Loblolly pine is the most prevalent softwood.

The highest point in Maryland is 3, 360 feet above sea level on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County. The absolute lowest point in Maryland is a depression, often called Bloody Point Hole, 174 feet below sea level. Sixteen of the 23 Maryland counties border on tidal water. The combined length of tidal shoreline, including islands, is 4, 431 miles.

Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Western Shore embrace the Chesapeake Bay, and the many estuaries and rivers create one of the longest waterfronts of any state.

Government and politics Maryland is governed under a constitution adopted in 1867. The general assembly consists of 47 senators and 141 delegates, all elected for four-year terms. The governor, also elected for a four-year term, may succeed him- or herself once. The state elects two U. S. senators and eight representatives. Democrats traditionally dominate state government;

Famous facts about Maryland William Nuthead started the first printing business in St. Mary’s City in 1685. The In Maryland Gazette founded in 1727. 1844 the first telegraph line in the world was established between Washington and Baltimore.

America's national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key a Maryland lawyer. § Maryland gave up some of it's land to form Washington D. C. Annapolis was known as the Athens of America during the 17 th century and once served as the capital of the United States.