n.
City (pop., 2000: 35,838), capital of Maryland, U.S. It lies along the Severn River on Chesapeake Bay .
Settled in 1649 as Providence by Virginia Puritans, it was later known as Ann Arundel Town. It became the state capital in 1694 and was later renamed to honour Princess (later Queen) Anne . Its economy is tied to government services, and it is home to the U.S. Naval Academy .