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| Maryland Facts |
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The Maryland Renaissance Festival is held from August and October in Crownsville. |
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The highest point in Maryland is 3,360 feet above sea level on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County. The absolute lowest point in Maryland is a depression, often called Bloody Point Hole, 174 feet below sea level. |
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Maryland forests cover approximately 2.7 million acres, or 43% of Maryland's land surface. Oak and hickory are the dominant hardwood or deciduous forest type, making up 60% of forested areas. Loblolly pine is the most prevalent softwood. |
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