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Back to US States Page Delaware Capital: Dover Population: 817,491 (source: 2003 Census estimate) Largest City: Wilmington Delaware State Symbols State Nickname: First State State Slogan: It's Good Being First State Motto: Liberty and independence State flower: Peach blossom State bird: Blue Hen Chicken State fish: Weakfish State tree: American Holly State mammal: State foods: Milk Fun Facts About Delaware Delaware is called the 'First State' because it was the first state to join the Union. Delaware's chemical industry was founded by duPont's gunpowder factory in Wilmington in 1802 Delaware has the fewest number of counties of any US state with only three. Delware is only 35 miles across at its widest point. Becoming a State Date admitted: Friday, December 7, 1787 Number admitted: 1 Prior Name: Lower Counties on Delaware, then sovereign state in Confederation Postal Abbreviation: DE The Geography of Delaware Total Size: 1,954 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census) Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Geographical High Point: On Ebright Road at Delaware-Pennsylvania State line at 448 feet, located in the county/subdivision of New Castle (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Central Point: Located in Kent County approx. 11 miles south of Dover (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Counties: 3 (source: National Association of Counties) Back to US States Page Back to Geography Home Page

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