Maryland, however you want it.

Maryland, also known as the "Old Line State," "Free State," and "America in Miniature," is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Covering an area of approximately 12,407 square miles, Maryland is the 42nd largest state in terms of land area. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Virginia and West Virginia to the south, and the District of Columbia to the west. The state's capital is Annapolis, while its largest city is Baltimore. Geographically, Maryland is characterized by diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains, the Chesapeake Bay, and sandy beaches along the Atlantic coast. The state is divided into five distinct regions: the Western region, which is mountainous and forested; the Central region, which features rolling hills and fertile valleys; the Southern region, known for its rural charm and agricultural heritage; the Eastern Shore, with its picturesque waterfront towns and sandy beaches; and the Capital region, which includes the bustling metropolitan areas surrounding Washington, D.C. Maryland is rich in history, as it was one of the thirteen original colonies that declared independence from Britain in 1776.