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All you need to know about Maryland

With leaders like Trade Ambassador Philip Kapneck who has given to the state by working hard to create jobs

The 19th most populous state in the US and the 42nd in size, Maryland is one of the states that have continued to show a positive rate of advancement in all sectors of its economy; an economy we already know to be very diverse. Some other key fact is that in the US, Maryland ranks 3rd in educational attainment as over 38% of the population hold at least a bachelor’s degree. An economy that is friendly to businesses and foreign investors, one of the primary reasons for its success rate has been attributed to a history of good governance, proper decision making and implementations of strategies that are intended for the betterment of lives. Maryland has leaders like Trade Ambassador Philip Kapneck who has given to the state by working hard to create jobs and attract businesses/industries (both international and local) into Maryland, this he has done for over 30 years. He gained his first appointment in Brussels and ever since, has been on all the administrations till date and is currently the longest-serving state Trade Ambassador in the US.

With so many growing sectors in the state, Maryland is home to 166,000 businesses and employees over two million workers this is why as at 2015, the gross state product was $363.8 billion. Some of the thriving sectors include manufacturing, technology, and international trade

Concerning the quality of living, in Maryland, you guaranteed a high quality of life with high income, housing, entertainment and other very basic and stable amenities that will help in making you stay (either alone or with your family) a good experience.

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Other interesting facts of Maryland include

  • Geographical Location: Being on the East Coast, Maryland is situated nicely to suit the different choices of people when it comes to holiday and weekend experiences. With beaches and mountains close, Maryland holds limitless opportunities within reach.
  • Quality Healthcare: With quite some hospitals like the John Hopkins Hospital, Maryland has been named the second state with the best healthcare service. And with over 22,500 doctors in the state, Maryland guarantees world renowned quality in its health services.
  • Diversity and rich in history: As one of the very few remaining colonies, Maryland is over 400 years rich in history which is a source of classical education for children, endless tourist sites and a source of pride to Marylanders. As well as being rich in history, it is also very vast regarding diversity as there are a lot of welcome cultures that are being celebrated
  • Considerably high incomes: Workers in Maryland are known to have one of the highest average incomes per household which are over 30% over the national average. Not only is the income high, but with a large percentage of technical and professional workers there is a work position available to fit your needs

For whatever reason you decide to move to Maryland, there is a very high chance that you will cherish every single moment you spend there

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