Category: Delaware

Name: Delaware

Short Description: Delaware is a small Mid-Atlantic U.S. state known as "The First State" for being the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It features a mix of coastal beaches, farmland, and historic towns, with a strong presence in finance, chemical manufacturing, and corporate law.

Capital: Dover

Population: Approximately 1.02 million (2024 estimate)

Area: 1,949 square miles (5,047 km²)

Nickname: The First State

Motto: "Liberty and Independence"

Statehood: December 7, 1787 (1st state)

Major Cities: Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna

Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (ET)

Geographic Features: Atlantic Coastal Plain, Delaware Bay, Inland Bays, wetlands, sandy beaches

Major Industries: Chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, finance and banking, agriculture (corn, soybeans, poultry), tourism

Famous For: Being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, significant corporate law influence (many companies incorporated in Delaware), historic sites like Fort Delaware, beaches like Rehoboth Beach