The United States of America is a huge country, the 4th state in the world in terms of area, where 327 million people live. The state has 50 states and one federal district. Each administrative unit has its own history and is interesting in its own way.
Maryland, USA
This state is located in the south of the country and covers just over 32,000 square kilometers. On a nationwide scale, this is a small state, occupying only 42nd place in area.
Bordered by Delaware, Pennsylvania, Columbia, Virginia and West Virginia. And in the southeast, the state is washed by the Atlantic Ocean.
In the Eastern Time Zone region, therefore, the time in Maryland (USA) is always "late" by 7 hours in relation to Moscow time.
Geographic features
The territory of the state is represented by three physical-geographical regions:
- coastal lowland (east);
- Piedmont Plateau (center);
- Appalachians (West).
There are a huge number of islands on the coast of the state. The largest and most popular Assateague Island, ponies even live here in natural conditionsChincottig.
In the eastern part of Maryland (USA) is the Atlantic lowland and the country's largest bay called the Chesapeake. This is a one-branch mouth of the Susquehanna River, 320 km long and 4.5 to 50 km wide. The lowlands near the ocean are separated from the Piedmont Plateau by a line of waterfalls.
Despite the small size of the state, there are many reserves and other protected natural areas on its territory. And it is here that the most popular Appalachian trail in the country lies - a tourist route.
Climate
Maryland, USA is a region with different climates. In the east, it is humid subtropical, characterized by short and mild winters, with hot summers. On the coast in winter, the temperature rarely drops to -1 degrees, and in summer it stays at +27 and above for a long time.
To the west, on the plateau in winter it is cooler, the temperature can drop to -6 degrees, and in summer it rarely rises above +30. It is even colder in the Appalachian mountains, but the climate can still be described as mountainous, humid and subtropical.
Population
The compact area of the US state of Maryland is home to 5.8 million people, 19th in the country. The population density is 230 people per square kilometer.
The state capital, Annapolis, has a population of only 44,000, while the largest population center is B altimore, with a population of 620,000.
The region is predominantly white - more than 58%. At the same time, the white race is represented inmajority of non-Hispanic residents.
The largest ethnic group is the Germans (15.7%), the second is the Irish (11.7%) and the third is the British (9%).
By religion, the majority of the population is represented by Christians (80%) - these are Baptists, Protestants, Catholics, Jews and others.
Cities of Maryland, USA
First of all, the state is famous for the Camp David resort, where American presidents rest.
The entire eastern part of the region is a resort area and the most popular Ocean City. There is a Boardwalk, which was built back in 1902, where there is a monument - an anchor from a sailboat, a ship that died off these coasts back in 1870.
Annapolis is the state capital, located 40 kilometers from B altimore and Washington. This city in the 18th century was even the temporary capital of the state. The capital is famous not only for its history and old buildings, but also for the most prestigious military educational institution - the US Naval Academy. It is very difficult to get into training, but after graduating from a university, a graduate immediately becomes the elite of the country's armed forces.
B altimore in Maryland, USA is the state's largest city. It was here that Edgar Allan Poe once lived and was buried. The visiting card of the settlement is the port of Inner Harbor. The city has an aquarium with one of the largest collections of underwater inhabitants (about 10,000 species). In general, B altimore impresses with a huge number of ships and skyscrapers.
Having arrived in the state, it is recommended to visit the parkNational Harbor and Fort Carroll.
Free state or a bit of history
There was no hostilities in the state during the liberation war, but its inhabitants have proven themselves from the best side. Maryland did not sign the ratification of the Articles of Confederation, and only after the waiver of claims in favor of the federal government was the document signed.
During the "second war of independence", the British made an attempt to capture B altimore by land, but retreated under the onslaught of the city's defenders.
The state flourished in the first half of the 19th century, when industrial enterprises opened and trade intensified. In 1811, the construction of the National Road began, and in 1829 the Chesapeake-Delaware Canal was opened, connecting the state with Philadelphia.
In 1839, the country's first passenger railway line was already starting to operate.
With the coming to power of Lincoln, there were very few people in the state for the abolition of slavery. The state experienced many conflicts during the Civil War, including the B altimore Riot. However, the district authorities still vote against secession from the Union. With the end of the war, the state's economy is recovering rapidly.
In 1904, the largest fire occurs in B altimore, about 35 thousand people are left without work and shelter. However, many immigrants still come to the state. Over time, the importance of industry for the region decreases, most of the inhabitants are employed in the federal service due to their proximity to the capital. In the 80s of the last centurytourism development begins, hotels and shopping centers, parks appear.
Economy
Today, the state of Maryland (USA) is the leader in the list in terms of average income per family. The infrastructure and medicine are well developed here. It is the most important transportation hub for the entire state, and the port in B altimore is the largest in America.
The state is full of federal agencies, from the NASA headquarters to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Critical Military Installations.
The industry is more focused on the manufacture of food and chemicals, there are defense enterprises. Agriculture occupies a minimal share of the economy due to dense population. However, fishing is well developed, especially in the Chesapeake Bay.
The state has the best research university in America - the name of Johns Hopkins and the hospital of the same name. Genetic research is carried out at the Howard Hughes Institute and other research organizations.
The largest income-generating sector of the economy is tourism. The state has even been dubbed "America in Miniature" for water sports, hiking and skiing.
