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Maryland Almanac: State Facts and Figures
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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 |
Delaware - Pennsylvania - Virginia - West Virginia - Coastline: 31 mi. |
| Number of Counties |
24 Counties in Maryland |
Largest County
(by population) |
Montgomery County |
873,341 |
495 sq mi. |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Standard Time |
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Maryland Climate and Weather |
| 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 |
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Maryland Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
350 |
| Highest Point |
Backbone Mountain |
Backbone Mountain |
| Lowest Point |
Atlantic Ocean |
Sea level |
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Maryland Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
12,406.68 |
42nd |
| Land Area1 |
9,773.82 |
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| Water Area2 |
2,632.86 |
21.21% |
| Forested Land Area3 |
42.9% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
250 miles |
90 miles |
Source: (U.S. Census, April 1, 2000)
1. Dry land and land temporarily or partially covered by water, such as marshland, swamps, etc.; streams and canals under one-eighth statute mile wide; and lakes, reservoirs, and ponds under 40 acres.
2. Permanent inland water surface, such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds having an area of 40 acres or more; streams, sloughs, estuaries, and canals one-eighth statute mile or more in width; deeply indented embayments and sounds, and other coastal waters behind or sheltered by headlands or islands separated by less than 1 nautical mile of water, and islands under 40 acres in area. Excludes areas of oceans, bays, sounds, etc. lying within U.S. jurisdiction but not defined as inland water.
3. 1997 |
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Almanac Provided by SHG Resources |
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