|
Strategically located in the mid-Atlantic region, Baltimore has always been a hub for national and international relations and its economy has been one of industrial and maritime tradition. The Port of Baltimore is the nation's third largest port and its enviable transportation system is supported by Conrail, CP Rail Systems and CSX railroads, all accessible to interchanges along four interstate highways. The Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI), the fastest growing airport in the nation, is about to undergo a $1 billion, seven year, improvement and expansion project.
Downtown Baltimore is home to many recreational venues and a number of top medical facilities, including the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland medical facility.
|