Delaware, a small Mid-Atlantic U.S. state, sits on a peninsula marked by dune-backed beaches bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware River and Delaware Bay. In Dover, the capital, First State Heritage Park encompasses 18th-century Colonial landmarks like the Georgian-style Old State House. The city of Wilmington is known for the Riverfront, a waterside district of parks, boutiques and restaurants.
Abbreviation: DE
Capital: Dover
Temperature: 68 degrees, clouds & sun
Time: 1:15 (same a us)
Nickname: "The First State"
Population: 967,679 (PA 12.8 million)
Size: 1,982 sq mi (PA 46,000 sq mi)
Statehood: December 7, 1787
State Flag:
The Delaware state flag features the state's coat of arms prominently in the center. The coat of arms featuring a shield with an ox, an ear of corn and wheat, which represent the state's agriculture. There is a sailing ship above the shield represents the coastal commerce and the shipbuilding industry. Colonial blue and buff are Delaware's state colors. The two colors were inspired by a military uniform George Washington once wore.
State Motto: “Liberty and Independence,” was derived from the Order of Cincinnati, a hereditary organization of American Revolutionary War officers. It first appeared on the state's seal in 1847 as an expression of the ideals of American government.
State Bird: The Delaware Blue Hen is a blue strain of American gamecock. It was adopted on April 14, 1939, as the state bird of Delaware. It is one of three U.S. state birds that is not a species native to the United States.
Peach Blossom
State Tree:
American Holly
State Quarter:
The Delaware coin is the first coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and was released on January 4, 1999. Delaware, admitted into the Union on December 7, 1787, themed the coin, The First State. This coin celebrates Caesar Rodney's historic horseback ride in 1776.
Digfish Head Brewery
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Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
