The capital of Maryland is Annapolis.
The Postal Code for Maryland: MD
The typical abbreviation for Maryland: Md.
Time Zone:
The state of Maryland is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Maryland refer to themselves: Marylander
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Maryland has a population of 5,615,727 people.
This represents 1.88% of the national total, making it the 19th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 5,615,727 | +0.47% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 5,589,599 | +0.65% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 5,553,249 | +0.74% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 5,512,310 | +1.30% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 5,441,349 | +1.14% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 5,379,795 | +1.57% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 5,296,486 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Maryland is 12,407 square miles (32,133.98 km²).
This represents 0.33% of the national total.
Maryland ranks as the 42nd largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Maryland is 574.56 people per square mile (221.84 people/km²).
Maryland ranks 5th in population density.
Nicknames for Maryland: "The Old Line State"; "The Free State"
State Motto: "Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine" (Manly deeds, womanly words)
State Bird: Baltimore Oriole (icterus galbula)
State Tree: White Oak (quercus alba)
State Flower: Black-Eyed Susan (rudbeckia hirta)
State Song: "Maryland! My Maryland!"
Statehood:
Maryland became the 7th state on Apr 28, 1788.
Useful State Links
The state website for Maryland can be found at:
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 3 (South) |
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| Census Division: 5 (South Atlantic) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 24 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region III / Region 3 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-MD |
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