Located in the northeastern United States, the state of Maryland is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, West Virginia to the west, Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Virginia to the south. Its name was given in honor of the Queen of England Henrietta Maria of France.
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Maryland was one of 13 colonies that rebelled against British rule; the state was the scene of numerous battles. Maryland is also known by the name “Old Line State”, precisely in honor of its “line troops” and its nationalist spirit, praised several times by George Washington.
Washington DC, the capital of the United States, was founded out of land provided by the states of Maryland and Virginia. Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, almost divides the state in half. Its climate is temperate, with milder temperatures in winter and a little warmer in summer, compared to other states in the region. This is due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The average temperature in Maryland is 27ºC in the summer and 1ºC in the winter.
The tertiary sector is responsible for 85% of the State’s GDP, with emphasis on community and personal services. Maryland’s financial, economic and cultural center is Baltimore, one of the country’s most important port hubs. The state capital is the city of Annapolis.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
The highway leading through Maryland and connecting these two North American states is referred to as the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The highway crosses many points of interest and connects the following cities: Washington DC, Bladensburg, Greenbelt, Laurel, Jessup, Linthicum, Lansdowne and Baltimore.
The highway opened in 1954 and stretches 29 miles through beautiful scenic countryside. The road is also known as 295. Along the freeway there are interesting locations such as Greenbelt Park, NASA Visitor Center, Greenbelt City Museum, Prince Georges Hospital Center and many others.
Map of Area Codes in Maryland
Maryland consists of the following area codes. Click on the area code to show the cities in that area code.
Maryland Area Codes by County
The area code of 240 is used in the following 12 counties:
- Allegany, MD
- Anne Arundel, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Calvert, MD
- Charles, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Garrett, MD
- Howard, MD
- Montgomery, MD
- Prince Georges, MD
- Saint Marys, MD
- Washington, MD
The area code of 301 is used in the following 12 counties:
- Allegany, MD
- Anne Arundel, MD
- Baltimore City, MD
- Calvert, MD
- Charles, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Garrett, MD
- Howard, MD
- Montgomery, MD
- Prince Georges, MD
- Saint Marys, MD
- Washington, MD
The area code of 410 is used in the following 17 counties:
- Anne Arundel, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Baltimore City, MD
- Calvert, MD
- Caroline, MD
- Carroll, MD
- Cecil, MD
- Dorchester, MD
- Harford, MD
- Howard, MD
- Kent, MD
- Prince Georges, MD
- Queen Annes, MD
- Somerset, MD
- Talbot, MD
- Wicomico, MD
- Worcester, MD
The area code of 443 is used in the following 17 counties:
- Anne Arundel, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Baltimore City, MD
- Calvert, MD
- Caroline, MD
- Carroll, MD
- Cecil, MD
- Dorchester, MD
- Harford, MD
- Howard, MD
- Kent, MD
- Prince Georges, MD
- Queen Annes, MD
- Somerset, MD
- Talbot, MD
- Wicomico, MD
- Worcester, MD
The area code of 667 is used in the following 17 counties:
- Anne Arundel, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Baltimore City, MD
- Calvert, MD
- Caroline, MD
- Carroll, MD
- Cecil, MD
- Dorchester, MD
- Harford, MD
- Howard, MD
- Kent, MD
- Prince Georges, MD
- Queen Annes, MD
- Somerset, MD
- Talbot, MD
- Wicomico, MD
- Worcester, MD