Prince George's County, Maryland

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/prince-georges-county-maryland

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1. How big is Prince George's County, Maryland?499 square miles
2. What is the capital of Prince George's County, Maryland?Upper Marlboro
3. What language do people speak in Prince George's County, Maryland?English is predominant; Spanish is the second most common language
4. When was Prince George's County, Maryland built?1696
5. Why is Prince George's County special?It is the most populous African American-majority county in the United States and one of the richest counties in Maryland.
6. Where is Joint Base Andrews and why is it famous?Joint Base Andrews is in Prince George's County. It is famous because it is the home of Air Force One, the plane that carries the U.S. president.

Capital Region: The geographic area surrounding a national capital, often characterized by significant governmental and economic activity.
African American-majority county: A county where the population identifying as African American constitutes more than 50% of the total residents.
Joint Base Andrews: A U.S. Air Force installation serving as the home of Air Force One and the Presidential Logistics Squadron.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Institutions of higher learning established before 1964 with the primary mission to educate African Americans.