Maryland: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Old Line State |
|---|---|
| Capital | Annapolis |
| Population1 | (2020) 6,177,224; (2024 est.) 6,263,220 |
| Governor | Wes Moore (Democrat) |
| Date Of Admission | April 28, 17882 |
| U.S. Senators | Chris Van Hollen (Democrat) • Angela Alsobrooks (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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