Maryland is a small state, not much bigger than the country of
Belgium. It is located right on the Atlantic coast and
belongs to the original thirteen colonies; it was the seventh state to
ratify the constitution. Maryland might be a small place, but it is
still home to 5.6 million people, and its location gives easy access to
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Because of its location on the Atlantic coast, much of Maryland’s
history dates back to the first settlers in America, and it is also home
to St. John’s College, the third oldest college in the United States.
The state’s climate varies because of Maryland’s many different
topographic regions. The area of the state that lies on the Atlantic
Coastal Plain receives hot, humid summer and cool winters. In the
west, the residents there experience a cooler climate, experiencing mild
summer and cold, snowy winter seasons.
Maryland’s main business is in biotechnology, with over 350 biotech
firms located throughout the state. It is the third largest biotech
region in the nation. It also has a large fishing industry, with
catches being primarily blue crab and oyster.
Maryland has popular professional sports teams, the Baltimore Ravens
and the Washington Redskins to cheer, and the close proximity to
Washington, D.C. gives Maryland a boost in sports and in other areas.
Being close to the nation’s capital gives the state's residents a
chance to experience national politics and convenient access the
nation's beautiful monuments.
