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Chesapeake Bay
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Chesapeake Bay
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The largest estuary in the United States, straddling Maryland and Virginia, renowned for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Overview of Chesapeake Bay
It is the largest estuary in the United States, straddling Maryland and Virginia. It is renowned for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Key Facts
- Type of place: bay.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Features:
- Location:
- Area: 166,534 km².
- Website: https://www.nps.gov/chba/index.htm