Maryland

Maryland
 * State: **
 * Capitol:Annapolis **


 * Facts about the State **
 * Bird


 * Flower [[image:http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/1040164190_a42aeb66ac.jpg width="187" height="147" align="left"]]: Black Eyed Susan
 * Tree: White Oak
 * Gem or State Rock [[image:http://0.tqn.com/d/geology/1/0/6/R/1/stategemagate.jpg width="276" height="240"]]
 * Origin of State Name
 * Motto
 * Flag:Marylands flag
 * fish: Rockfish
 * Dog: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
 * Reptil: Diamondback Terrapin
 * Song: "Maryland! My Maryland!"
 * fish: Rockfish
 * Dog: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
 * Reptil: Diamondback Terrapin
 * Song: "Maryland! My Maryland!"






 * Maryland is the 42nd biggest state in the U.S.
 * Population Size as of 2010: 5,296,486
 * Weather/Climate seasonal
 * Geography **
 * Region of the US: Mid-Atlantic Region
 * Major cities in the state
 * Neighboring states
 * Any bodies of water in or around?
 * Topography
 * Time Zone


 * Government **
 * Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)


 * History **
 * When the State got its statehood :April 28 1788
 * Famous people
 * Famous events that took place in this state
 * Culture **
 * Special: foods, music, festivals, etc
 * Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc.


 * Attractions **
 * Landmarks
 * Sports Teams
 * Recreation
 * Colleges
 * Famous buildings/businesses
 * Natural Parks
 * Major Events
 * Major Airports


 * Unique **
 * Crazy State Law
 * Interesting Facts