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Maryland is quite diverse and has five major regions. Learn more about the Costal Plains, Piedmont Plateau, Blue Ridge mountains and the Appalachian Ridge and Valley region.

Featured Article:  Geography of Bethesda

Bethesda,Maryland, an unincorporated suburb of Washington, D.C. It is primarily a residential community but is also the site of a number of federal agencies. See more »

Geography of Maryland

Geography of Maryland

Maryland, one of the eastern states of the United States. It is bounded by Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and West Virginia.

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Geography of Annapolis

Annapolis, Maryland, the state capital and the seat of Anne Arundel County. It lies on the Severn River near Chesapeake Bay, 23 miles (37 km) south of downtown Baltimore and 30 miles (48 km) east of Washington, D.C.

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Geography of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, the largest city in the state. It is on the Patapsco River, about 10 miles (16 km) from Chesapeake Bay, and 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Washington, D.C.

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Geography of Bethesda

Bethesda,Maryland, an unincorporated suburb of Washington, D.C. It is primarily a residential community but is also the site of a number of federal agencies.

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Geography of Bowie

Bowie, Maryland, a city in Prince Georges County. It is on the Patuxent River about 15 miles (24 km) east-northeast of downtown Washington, D.C.

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Geography of College Park

College Park, Maryland, a city in Prince Georges County, three miles (5 km) northeast of Washington, D.

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Geography of Cumberland

Cumberland, Maryland, the seat of Allegany County. It is on the North Branch of the Potomac River in the far western part of the state.

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Geography of Frederick

Frederick, Maryland, the seat of Frederick County. It is on the Monocacy River in the north-central part of the state.

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Geography of Hagerstown

Hagerstown, Maryland, the seat of Washington County. It is on Antietam Creek some 65 miles (105 km) west-northwest of Baltimore.

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Geography of Rockville

Rockville, Maryland, the seat of Montgomery County, 15 miles (24 km) north-northwest of Washington, D.C.

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Geography of Silver Spring

Silver Spring, Maryland, an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, just north of Washington, D.C.

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Geography of Wheaton-Glenmont

Wheaton-Glenmont, Maryland, a city in Montgomenr County and a suburb of Washington, D.C.

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