What is the capital of Maryland (it's not the largest city)?
AnswerAnnapolis
Annapolis, not the larger city of Baltimore, is Maryland's state capital.
Source: Wikipedia: Maryland (2025) en.wikipedia.org
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Maryland facts & stats
5 sourced facts about the state of Maryland, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
Going deeper
About how many people live in Maryland as of 2025?
Answerabout 6.27 million
Maryland's population passed 6.2 million people in 2025.
Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (2025) census.gov
About how large is Maryland in land area?
Answerabout 9,711 sq mi
Maryland covers roughly 9,711 square miles, making it one of the smaller US states by area.
Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (2020) census.gov
What is Maryland's official state nickname?
Answerthe Old Line State
Maryland earned the nickname 'Old Line State' for the fighting reputation of its troops in the Revolutionary War.
Source: Wikipedia: Maryland (2025) en.wikipedia.org
Expert level
By population, how does Maryland rank among all 50 states?
Answer19th most populous
Maryland's population puts it right in the middle of the pack among US states.
Source: Wikipedia: Maryland (2025) en.wikipedia.org
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