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Maryland's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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MD is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Maryland. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with MD — match the code to the state.

Why MD?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code MD takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Maryland. It is one of the famously confused 8 M-states (MA/MD/ME/MI/MN/MS/MO/MT).

Quick facts

USPS code
MD
Capital
Annapolis
Largest city
Baltimore
Region
Northeast
Admitted to Union
1788
Nickname
Old Line State
Electoral votes
10
Bordering states
Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Other Maryland games

→ Maryland · Place the State→ Maryland · State Capitals Quiz→ Maryland · State Flag Quiz→ Maryland · State Nickname Quiz

More about Maryland

→ Maryland state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Maryland's abbreviation?

MD.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Maryland quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Maryland appears in every Statedoku mini-game.