Maryland
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Maryland, founded in 1634 by George Calvert, was one of the original Thirteen Colonies, intended as a haven for English Catholics. Annapolis serves as the state capital, while Baltimore is its most populous city. Strategically important during the Civil War due to its proximity to Washington D.C., Maryland remained within the Union.
Statistics
Area
32,131.00 km²
Population
6,177,224