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| Maryland Facts |
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Sixteen of the 23 Maryland counties border on tidal water. The combined length of tidal shoreline, including islands, is 4,431 miles. |
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Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat, was born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Saint Mary's Industrial School. |
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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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