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Almanac of Maryland |
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| Admitted to Union | April 28, 1788 | Rank 7th |
| Capital | Annapolis | |
| Nickname | Old Line State, Free State | |
| Motto | Fatti Maschii Parole Femine ( (Strong Deeds, Gentle Words) |
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| Present Constitution adopted | 1867 | |
| Total Area including land and water | 12,407 square miles | Rank 42nd |
| Total Land Area | 9,775 square miles | Rank 42nd |
| Greatest distance East to West | 238 miles | |
| Greatest distance North to South | 124 | |
| Total Water Area | 2,633 square miles | Rank 18th |
| Length | 250 miles | |
| Width | 90 miles | |
| Highest Point | 3,360 feet (Backbone Mountain) | Rank 32nd |
| Lowest Point | Sea level (Atlantic Ocean) | Rank 3 |
| Mean Elevation | 350 feet | Rank 43rd |
| Geographic center | In Prince Georges Co., 4-1/2 mi. NW of Davidsonville | |
| State Forests | 7 (136,907 ac.) | |
| State Parks | 40 (90,240 ac.) | |
| Number of counties | 23, and 1 independent city (Baltimore City) | |
| Highest Temperature | 109° on July 10, 1936 at Cumberland and Frederick |
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| Lowest Temperature | -40° on January 13, 1912 at Oakland | |
| Highest Monthly Avg. Temperature | 87.1° | Rank 26th |
| Lowest Monthly Avg. Temperature | 24.3° | Rank 35th |
| Average yearly precipitation (rain & snow) | 43 inches | |
| Interesting Fact: |
The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack was established in 1797, making it the second oldest almanac in the United States. |
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