Baltimore is the most populous city in Maryland and the 30th-most populous city in the United States, with a diverse and multicultural population, a rich history and culture, and a variety of attractions and landmarks. ²

Here are some basic facts and features of the city:

• Population: 585,708 (2020 census) ⁵

• Racial and ethnic diversity: 61.2% Black or African American, 28.4% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Two or More Races, 2.6% Asian, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander ⁵

• Location: On the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay, about 40 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. ²

• History: Founded in 1729, played a key role in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War, became a major industrial and commercial center, experienced social and economic challenges in the 20th and 21st centuries ²

• Culture: Known for its arts, music, literature, sports, and cuisine, especially seafood and crab cakes, home to notable figures such as Edgar Allan Poe, Frederick Douglass, Babe Ruth, Billie Holiday, and John Waters ^{2 4}

• Attractions and landmarks: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, The Walters Art Museum, National Aquarium, American Visionary Art Museum, Inner Harbor and Historic Ships, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Fell's Point ^{1 2 3 4}