Maryland

Well, honey, those Catholics were fleeing religious persecution in England and seeking a place where they could practice their faith freely. So, they sailed their butts over to the Maryland colony in the seventeenth century to set up shop and worship without someone breathing down their necks. Can't blame 'em for wanting a little peace and quiet to say their Hail Marys, now can we?

Georgia was indeed impacted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Heavy winds, damaging winds and tornadoes hit western Georgia. There were 2 reported storm related fatalities.

In the 1600s and 1700s, Maryland had a diverse landscape that included the Chesapeake Bay, rivers such as the Potomac and Patapsco, and fertile coastal plains. The region also had forests, marshes, and rolling hills, providing a variety of habitats for wildlife and early settlers. The Chesapeake Bay was particularly important for trade and transportation during this period.

What difference exactly? The question isn't too specific. Do you mean time zone difference, historical difference, or even where the states lie on the map? There is no time zone difference, you can find histories of the states elsewhere online (by Google or Bing), and Maryland is just exactly north of Virginia.

The relative location of Baltimore is that it is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, about 40 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. The absolute location of Baltimore is approximately 39°17′ N latitude and 76°37′ W longitude.

Yes, Maryland is located on the east coast of the United States. It is bordered by states such as Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and it has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.

Yes, Maryland got hit by Hurricane Isabelle and Hurricane Irene.

Maryland belongs in the humid subtropical climate zone, characterized by hot and humid summers and cool winters. Oregon belongs in the marine west coast climate zone, known for mild, wet winters and cool summers influenced by oceanic air masses.

Frederick, Maryland has a total area of 23.69 square miles.

The average annual snowfall ranges from less than a foot on the lower eastern shore to near two feet in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and up into northeastern MD. It's closer to 30-35 inches near the PA border, and much higher in western Maryland. Due to the mountains, areas west of Frostburg generally receive more than 75 inches of snow, with more than 100 inches at the highest elevations.

Yes, Maryland has experienced earthquakes in the past. While they are not as common or as strong as in other states, Maryland is located near a seismic zone and has felt the effects of earthquakes from nearby faults.

it was few weeks back in July 2010 in Washington D.C.,although it wasn`t very high on the Richtor scale it was only a point 3, there was no damage.

There are several plants and animals that live in Baltimore, Maryland. There are several species of birds, eagles, snakes, frogs, deer, and butterflies. There are also several species of flowers, trees, alpines, and weeds.

The majority of Maryland has a humid subtropical climate with humid summers and cool winters, typical of the southeastern United States. Western Maryland has a humid continental climate with warm summers but colder winters because of it's location in the Appalachian mountains. Hot and cold is relative to people depending on where you live but i would say Maryland is more hot than cold to answer your question.

St. Mary's City is located in South Maryland.

Maryland has three very different geographic regions each with special appeal. The Appalachian Mountains in the western panhandle lack the sheer drama of the Rockies but retain a subtle charm of their own. The Piedmont is more than a transition area. It is a minature portrait of the great farming areas of the central United States. The crown jewel is the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Tidal wetlands, richly diverse and never to be confused with what some term as swamp.

Lord Calvert sought to create a safe haven for Catholics, and several Catholic country aristocrats took him up on the offer. Maryland was primarily settled by a mix of Catholic gentlemen, artisans, indentured servants and farmers. By employing the "headright system," a hierarchy of aristocrats were established in the colony's beginnings. Artisans would have been right below the aristocrats, and farmers would be next. At the very bottom of the hierarchy chart would be the indentured servants and slaves.

Life for kids in colonial Maryland was mostly centered around their families and work on the family farm or in trades. Education was limited, with most children learning basic reading, writing, and arithmetic at home or in small schoolhouses. Depending on their family's social status, children might also engage in leisure activities like games, music, and storytelling.

Delaware shares a border with Pennsylvania and with Maryland.

The Colony of Maryland was located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Delaware to the east, Virginia to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Its capital city was Annapolis, and it was founded in 1632 by Lord Baltimore as a haven for English Catholics.

Latitude: 37°53′N to 39°43′N
Longitude: 75°03′W to 79°29′W