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Maryland on the US map
Maryland is located in the Northeast region of the United States — specifically the mid atlantic subregion. With an area ranking of #42 of 50, it is one of the smallest US states. The map above highlights Maryland in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Maryland is Annapolis. The largest city by population is Baltimore. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
Maryland shares land borders with 4 other US states: Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #42 of 50
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Coastline: atlantic
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Maryland appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Maryland shares borders with 4 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Maryland appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Maryland located?
Maryland is in the Northeast region of the United States. Its capital is Annapolis and its largest city is Baltimore. The state ranks #42 of 50 by total area.
What states border Maryland?
Maryland borders Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware. That's 4 bordering states in total.
Is Maryland on the coast?
Yes, Maryland has coastline on the atlantic.
What time zone is Maryland in?
Maryland observes Eastern Time.
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