Delaware Quick Facts
Statehood: |
Dec. 7, 1787 (1st) |
State Capital: |
Dover |
Land Area: |
1,955 sq. mi., 49th largest |
Nickname: |
First State / Diamond State |
Motto: |
Liberty and Independence |
State Flower: |
Peach Blossom |
State Tree: |
American Holly |
State Bird: |
Blue Hen Chicken |
State Song: |
Our Delaware |
Largest Cities: |
Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Bethany, Milton |
Border States: |
Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania |
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