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Forests cover approximately 2.6 million acres, or 41 percent, of Maryland’s land surface. Oak and hickory are the dominant hardwood or deciduous forest types, and loblolly pine is the most prevalent softwood.


Capital Annapolis
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 6,177,224
Number of Pixels 29,606,661

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