Maryland is known as the “Old Line State” and “Free Sate”. Maryland is a state located in the mid-Atlantic region. Maryland was one of the thirteen colonies that went against the British rule. Maryland was the 13th state to approve the ratification of the Articles of Confederation in February of 1781. Maryland’s capital is Annapolis which is where most of the business of government is conducted. Maryland’s governor is Martin O’Malley. Maryland’s largest city is Baltimore.

Maryland has 12 historical landmarks, 8 protected areas and one amusement park. Maryland has a annual festival called the Maryland Renaissance Festival in August and is located in Crownsville. It runs from the last week of August till the third week of October to celebrate the Autumn Harvest. Maryland has a total of 6 major interstates going through. Two of the interstates are I-95 which enters northeast of Maryland’s capital Beltway. Another major interstate is I-81 which runs through the state near Hagerstown. For Maryland being the size that it is, it has a wide array of climates. On the eastern half of Maryland it has a humid subtropical climate. Maryland has hot, humid summers with temperatures around 85/95F. Maryland’s winters are mild and cold with temperatures around 38//45F.

If you enjoy sports, Maryland has a number of major and minor professional sport franchises. They have the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens who are with the National Football League. Maryland has a wide range of private and secondary schools, most of which are affiliated with various religious sects. Maryland’s oldest college is St. John’s College and it happens to be the third largest university in the United States. The largest university in the state is University of Maryland. Maryland’s economic activity strongly depends on location. The most typical imports Maryland does is raw materials, iron ore, petroleum, sugar and fertilizers.

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