Time Zone |
America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Time Zone |
Europe/Andorra |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, also known as the "Free State", known for its rich history, multiculturalism and economic vitality. Its capital city, Annapolis, and largest city, Baltimore, are home to a major port and top academic institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. The state is home to both bustling cities and the tranquil Chesapeake Bay coastline, where agriculture and technology industries coexist and biotechnology and aerospace lead the way. As one of the thirteen early states of the United States, it retains numerous historic sites from the Revolutionary War, such as the State Capitol in Annapolis. Its unique location connects the Northeast to the South, and its four distinct seasons and ease of living make it one of the most popular places to settle in the United States.
Andorra la Vella is the capital of the Principality of Andorra, a pocket-sized European country located in the southern foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains on the border between France and Spain, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As one of the highest capitals in Europe (about 1,023 meters), the city is built on a mountainous terrain, blending traditional Catalan architecture with modern urbanism. With a population of around 23,000, the official language is Catalan, and Spanish and French are commonly spoken. The economy is based on tourism, finance and retail, and the city attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to its tax-free shopping policy and winter sports resources such as the Gracolores ski resort. The Old Town, with its historic buildings such as the Church of Sant'Estefan and the Casa de la Vall, is a unique contrast to the bustling shopping districts, giving the mountain town both natural charm and urban dynamism.