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Maryland is bordered to the north by [[Pennsylvania]] and [[New Jersey]], to the east by [[Delaware]], to the south by [[Virginia]], and to the west by [[West Virginia]]. It has a total area of 12,192.97 square miles.<ref>http://www.maryland.gov/</ref>  
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Maryland is bordered to the north by [[Pennsylvania]], to the east by [[Delaware]], to the south by [[Virginia]], and to the west by [[West Virginia]]. It has a total area of 12,192.97 square miles.<ref>http://www.maryland.gov/</ref>  
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 00:24, November 9, 2008

Maryland
Capital Baltimore
Nickname The Free State
Official Language None
Governor Martin O'Malley, D
Senator Barbara Mikulski, D
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Senator Ben Cardin, D
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Ratification of Constitution/or statehood April 28, 1788 (7th)
Flag of Maryland Motto: "Fatti maschii parole femine" (strong deeds, gentle words)

Maryland is bordered to the north by Pennsylvania, to the east by Delaware, to the south by Virginia, and to the west by West Virginia. It has a total area of 12,192.97 square miles.[1]

History

The Colony of Maryland was established by Lord Baltimore as a haven for Catholics, as England was mostly Protestant. Jews also enjoyed freedom in Maryland. Lord de la War (also one of the possible origins of the name Deleware) was one of Maryland's early leaders.

Maryland won its independence from Great Britain in the American War for Independence in 1783.

Politics

The current governor of Maryland is Martin O'Malley(D) (2007- ). The capital of Maryland is Annapolis, located in Anne Arundel County. It is sub-dvided into 24 counties and Baltimore City.[2]

Counties


References

  1. ↑ http://www.maryland.gov/
  2. ↑ http://www.maryland.gov/


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