State Symbols Guide
Maryland State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
MD
Capital
Annapolis
Population
6,177,224
Statehood
1788
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
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State Flag
Maryland State Flag
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State Flower
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
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State Motto
Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine
Italian
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State Nickname
The Old Line State
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State Tree
White Oak
Quercus alba
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Maryland
- Abbreviation
- MD
- Capital City
- Annapolis
- Population
- 6,177,224
- Statehood Date
- April 28, 1788
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
