Maryland: Facts & Stats

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Also Known As Old Line State
Capital Annapolis
Population1 (2020) 6,177,224; (2023 est.) 6,180,253
Governor Wes Moore (Democrat)
Date Of Admission April 28, 17882
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (Democrat) • Benjamin L. Cardin (Democrat)
State Nickname Free State • Old Line State
State Motto "Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine (Manly Deeds, Womanly Words)"
State Bird Baltimore oriole
State Flower black-eyed Susan
State Song “Maryland, My Maryland”
Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives 8 (of 435)
Time Zone Eastern (GMT − 5 hours)
Total Area (Sq Km) 32,131
Total Area (Sq Mi) 12,406
1Excluding military abroad.2Original state; date shown is that of ratification of Constitution.

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