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Maryland Jazmin Force

Introduction Hi, I'm Jazmin and I want to tell you about the state of Maryland. Did you know the state capital is Annapolis, but the largest city is Baltimore? Did you know that anther major city is called Silver Spring? Maryland population is 5,773,556 people. Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware are the surrounding states. Did you know there are 23 counties in Maryland?

Physical Description I hope that you liked the Introduction now I hope you liked the Physical Description. Did you know that the area is 1,240 square miles. Here's a fun fact, did you know Maryland has a lake called pretty boy Reserve? Maryland highest point is Backbone Mountain by 3,360 feet. Maryland has so many parks, but there's just one I want to tell you about : Harper's Fefry National park. It's a very beautiful park.

State Symbols and emblems I hope you enjoyed the Physical Description now I hope you like State symbols and emblems. Did you know that the state flag was adopted in 1904? It bears of the coat of arms of 2 families. Did you know that the state name came from Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles 1st of England! Did you know that my state nick name is Free State and state birds name is called Baltimore oriole? Maryland's state mammal is called the Chesapeake bay retriever.The insect is the Checkerspot. Did you know that the state flower is called Blake-eyed Susan and the state tree is the white oak.

State history I hope you liked my state symbols and emblems now I hope you like state history. My state became a state in 1788. Did you know that in 1664 slavery became legal in Maryland. In 1788, Maryland approves the constitution on April 28 and became the seventh state in union. In 1904 Baltimore downtown got burned in a grate fire

Jobs and resources I hope you liked state history now I hope you like Jobs and resources. Farming in Maryland is very important. They grow corn, soybeans, poultry, and tobacco. Also they are involved in mining, steel product, and fishing for crabs and oysters

Famous people Did you know that Harrie Tubman 1820-1913 lived in Maryland. She helped this state with the under ground railroad. Did you know that Billie Holiday 1915-1959 like in this state. Did you know that Thurgood Marshall 1903-1993 lived in Maryland also? He was the first African American Supreme Court justice.

Vacations There are many places to visit in Maryland. For instance, Maryland has a number of parks and forests. They also have national battlefield the bloodiest culver war. Finally you can visit Assateague island, a national seashore for you can see ponies.

Conclusion There are many places to visit in Maryland. For instance, Maryland has a number of parks and forests. They also have national battlefield the bloodiest culver war. Finally you can visit Assateague island, a national seashore for you can see ponies.