Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, and bordered by Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and Delaware, Maryland is considered to be the birthplace of religious freedom in America, when it was formed in the early 17th century as an intended refuge for persecuted Catholics from England by George Calvert. It is one of the smallest states in terms of area, as well as one of the most densely populated states with nearly 6 million residents.
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