A Guide To Maryland

The state of Maryland is located on the eastthe economy of Maryland is a mix of various
coast of the United States. The state came intoindustries like electric equipment, food processing,
existence in the year 1788 as a colony foundedchemical products, machinery, primary metals,
by Lord Baltimore. Maryland is surrounded by thecoal, tourism, information and
state of Delaware in the east, Virginia in the southbiotechnology.Maryland has had a turbulent history,
and Pennsylvania in the north.The state isespecially during the times of the Civil War when
geographically divided into east and west Marylandthe state witnessed several wars. However,
by the Chesapeake Bay. The shores surroundingtoday the image of the state has changed and
the bay are heavily indented, which helps in thebecome a popular spot for tourists and
development of fishing and local farmvacationers alike. The beaches in and around
economy.The state of Maryland is spread over anChesapeake Bay are attractions that are worth
area of 27,394 sq. km. and has a population ofchecking out.Tourism is one of the largest
around 5.2 million according to the 2000 census.industries in Maryland. There are a variety of
The constitution of Maryland was adapted in 1867.tours and packages to suit the need of every
It is governed through a general assemblytraveler. With newer industries adding to the job
consisting of 47 senators and 141 delegatesopportunities in the state, Maryland is headed for
elected for a four-year term.Baltimore, the largesta better and brighter future.Maryland provides
city and port in Maryland is a great touristdetailed information on Maryland, Ocean City
attraction. The state is home to a number ofMaryland, Map Of Maryland, Maryland Lottery and
military bases like Fort George G. Meade andmore. Maryland is affiliated with TN.
Andrews Air Force Base. Apart from agriculture,