Delaware Information
As the first state admitted to the Union, Delaware has an extensive history that includes the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Charming towns and beach resorts also make Delaware a popular summer vacation destination.
Delaware Facts
| Capital: Dover |
| Size: 1,954 square miles |
| Population: 885,122 (U.S. Census 2009) |
| Nickname: First State |
| Motto: Liberty and Independence |
| Date of Statehood: December 7, 1787 (1st) |
| Border States: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland |
| State Animal: Horseshoe Crab |
| State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken |
| State Flower: Peach Blossom |
| State Tree: American Holly |
| State Song: "Our Delaware" |
| Major Cities: Dover, Wilmington |
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