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Annapolis is the capital of the U.S state of Maryland. A settlement named Providence was founded in 1649. In 1694, after Sir Francis Nicholson moved the capital of the royal colony, the town was named Annapolis in honor of Princess Anne. It was incorporated as a city in 1708. After the Treaty of Paris in 1783, Annapolis became the temporary capital of the U.S. It is the county seat of Anne Arundel County and home of the U.S Naval Academy.
Area & Location: Located on the Severn River, the city lies between 38°58'23? Latitude North and 76°30'4? Longitude West. The city covers a total area of 19.7 sq. km with 17.4 sq. km of land and 2.3 sq. km of water. It has a population of 36,217 with a density of 2,056 per sq. km.
Tourist Attractions: Being the capital city, Annapolis is home to many historic buildings.
Transportation: Baltimore-Washington International, the closest airport to Annapolis serves the city. Maryland Mass Transit Administration that operates bus routes within the city is another form of transportation in the city. Light Rail, passenger trains, limo, van, and taxis include the forms of public transportation in the city. Rail service serves as another means to access the city from other parts of the state.
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Trolleys and jiffy water taxis are the other means to commute within the city.
Hotels: Annapolis hotels are famous for their tailor-made reception and lip-smacking dishes. These hotels offer all facilities like swimming pool, internet, telephone, television, and a small shopping center for the convenience of its guests. Hampton Inn and Suites Annapolis, SpringHill Suites Annapolis, Country Inn & Suites Annapolis, Loews Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis Marriott Waterfront and Homestead Annapolis are the well-known hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction: The Old Senate Chamber in the State House and the Government House, William Peca House and Garden, the Chase-Lloyd House, the Charles Carroll House and St John's College include the historic buildings in the city. Banneker-Douglass Museum, The Academy Naval Museum, the main five monuments in the city such as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court Roger Taney, Revolutionary War General Johann deKalb, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, longtime civil servant Louis Goldstein, memorials to Alex Haley, author of Roots and his ancestor Kunta Kinte are the other important sites to be visited in the city. A walk through the Historic Annapolis, largest in-water sailboat and powerboat show gives a wonderful experience.
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