Province of Maryland
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The Province of Maryland was an English colony from 1634 to 1776, joining the American Revolution. It was initially granted to Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, as a refuge for Catholics. St. Mary's City served as its first capital, located in the Chesapeake Bay.
Statistics
Area
32,130.00 km²
Population
6,100,000