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Maryland (mɛrɪlənd)
Maryland is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east.
Etymology
The state's name is in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria (1609–1669), the wife of King Charles I of England.
Related Terms
- Baltimore: The largest city in the state of Maryland.
- Annapolis: The capital of the state of Maryland.
- Chesapeake Bay: The largest estuary in the United States, located between Maryland and Virginia.
- Potomac River: A river that runs along the western part of Maryland, forming part of the state's border with Virginia and West Virginia.
- Appalachian Mountains: A mountain range in the eastern part of North America, extending into the western part of Maryland.
- Eastern Shore: A region of Maryland located on the east side of the Chesapeake Bay.
- Western Maryland: A region of Maryland located on the west side of the Appalachian Mountains.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maryland
- Wikipedia's article - Maryland
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