Q:  Where is Maryland in the US? 

A:  On the Eastern seaboard south of Pennsylvania and north of Virginia.

Q:  What is Maryland's weather like?

A:   Maryland's location on the mid-Atlantic corridor makes the state weather fairly moderate. Of course, as the state's topography is diverse, there are variations from west to east. In the higher elevations of western mountainside of Maryland, winter temperatures tend to be a bit colder producing wonderful snowy landscapes great for skiing and other outdoor activities.

While the Atlantic's coastal breeze tends to bring cooler temperatures to the Eastern Shore in the summer.

Normal January temperatures range from 23.5 to 40.3 degrees while normal July temperatures range from 66.8 to 87.2 degrees with an average annual precipitation of 45 inches.

 

Q:  What is the Chesapeake Bay?

A:   The Chesapeake Bay is North America's largest estuary. Along the shores of the Chesapeake are large cities, bustling towns and charming villages. Along the shore line, you will find great dining, glimpses into the ways and customs of those that have made their living off of the bay, and quaint shops and upscale boutiques.

Enjoy the bay while fishing from its shore, or aboard a boat for a day sail or a charter, recreational crabbing or onboard on kayak.

 

Q:  What other neat geography facts are there?

A:  42nd in size of the 50 states

9,844 square miles of land

623.35 square miles of inland water

31 miles of Atlantic Ocean coast, including Assateague Island

Almost 4,000 miles of shoreline

400 lakes, all manmade

Chesapeake Bay is 185 miles long, 30 miles wide at its widest, 174 feet deep at its deepest and holds 18 trillion gallons of water

Highest point is Backbone Mountain in the Allegheny Mountains in the western panhandle; it stands 3,360 feet above sea level

23 counties and Baltimore City