Maryland Facts


State Abbreviation MD
Statehood April 28, 1788
State Capital Annapolis
Number of Counties 23
State Population (2005)5,600,388
State Quarter Issue Date March 13, 2000
State Flower Black-eyed susan
Nickname Free State, Old Line State
State Flag maryland
Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (R)
Senators Barbara A. Mikulski (D)
Benjamin L. Cardin (D)
Area Codes 240, 249, 280, 301, 410, 443, 969
Top 5 Cities (2000 population)
Baltimore651,154
Frederick52,767
Gaithersburg52,613
Bowie50,269
Rockville47,388
Major Sports Teams MLB: Baltimore Orioles
NFL: Baltimore Ravens



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