Maryland

MarylandBy: Carson DialMaryland mapHere is a map of Maryland

State SongMaryland My Maryland.docThis song was written in the yearByMaryland factsArea: 12,407 sq. mi.Population: 5,296,486State symbolsFlower: Black- eyed SusanBird: Baltimore orioleFish: Striped BassReptile: Diamondback TerrapinTree: White oakState flagThis is the flag of Maryland

LandmarksHere are 3 of Marylands most popular/famous landmarks.First, Maryland is home to the Washington Monument which is in Baltimore. This pillar stands 178 feet tall! It is also a monument built to honor George Washington.

State License PlateThis is a picture of Marylands license plate.

Landmarks (cont.)Next is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge this bridge is in Annapolis and is an underwater bridge running north and south and runs through a small part of the Atlantic Ocean then becomes an above water bridge for a longer period of time. Landmarks (cont.)Finally theres the Antietam Historical Battlefield. This historic site is where General Robert E. Lees 1st invasion north ended. It also marks the bloodiest day of the Civil War with a death count of over 23,000.State facts (cont.)State motto: Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine (Manly deeds, womanly words.)State nickname: Old Line State# of counties:23 State sport: Jousting State drink: Milk State Capital: AnnapolisLargest city: BaltimoreMajor UniversitiesHeres a list of a few of Marylands universities.University of MarylandThe Art InstituteWalden University

State GovernorMarylands Governor is Martin OMalley, DHeres a short biography for Martin OMalley Martin OMalley was born in 1963 and spent his childhood in Bethesda and Rockville, learning about the fundamentals of public service from his parents, Tom and Barbara OMalley. Martin OMalley attended the University of Maryland School of Law, and later became Assistant States Attorney for Baltimore City, a member of the Baltimore City Council, and eventually Mayor of Baltimore City.This concludes my biographyIndustriesfarming (corn, soybeans, tobacco, poultry and dairy products), mining (coal), steel products, communications equipment, fishing (crabs and oysters), government servicesWorks Citedwww.enchantedlearning.comwww.governor.maryland.govwww.infoplease.com

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