Maryland: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Maryland

Maryland is a US state in the Northeast region. Its capital is Annapolis, and its postal abbreviation is MD. Known as the Old Line State, it joined the Union on April 28, 1788 as the 7th state. Its largest city is Baltimore.

The Maryland state flag shows the Calvert and Crossland family arms in quarters of black and gold and red and white.

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Maryland at a glance

Capital
Annapolis
Largest city
Baltimore
Nickname
The Old Line State
Statehood
April 28, 1788 (7th state)
Region
Northeast
Postal abbreviation
MD

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Maryland is Annapolis.

Maryland is in the Northeast region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Maryland is MD.

Maryland is known as the Old Line State.

Maryland became the 7th state on April 28, 1788.

Maryland shares a land border with Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

The flag of Maryland shows the Calvert and Crossland family arms in quarters of black and gold and red and white.