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map of DelawareUNITED STATES
OF AMERICA :

DELAWARE


  • some general data of the state
General useful information
Note: some data are of constant value, while other are due to changes, fluctuations etc.
State and population
capital: Dover // state code ISO: DE ; FIPS: US10
surface: 5063 sq.km = 1955 sq.mi // rank in USA: 49 // location: NE
climate: moderate
entered USA as 1st state ratifying the Constitution on: 1787-12-07
administrative division: 3 counties
total population according to the census of 2000: 783,600
population density 2000: 155 per sq.km = 401 per sq.mi // net growth 1999-2000: 17,6%
main ethnic groups: white 75%; black 19%; Asian 2%; other 4%
Economy and infrastructure
chief crops: soybeans, potatoes, corn, mushrooms, lima beans, green peas, barley, cucumbers
livestock (1000s): cattle: 27 / pigs: 29 / poultry: 1600; broilers 252000
timber/lumber: some hardwoods and softwoods
chief industries: chemicals, agriculture, finance, poultry, shellfish, tourism, auto assembly
chief industrial products: nylon, apparel, luggage, foods, autos, processed meats and vegetables
chief mining products: magnesium compounds, sand & gravel, gemstones
Some physical landmarks
highest point in the state: a hill north of Talleyville (Chadds Peak?)135 m = 442 ft
other mountains: none
lowest point in the state: sea level
lakes: of no real importance
artificial lakes: none
rivers: Delaware, Pepper Indian, Mispillion, Smyrna, Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
others: islands: none // deserts: none
Additional remarks, especially on the statistical information
other important features:
nick name(s): First State, Diamond State
motto: Liberty and Independence
song: Our Delaware
flower: Peach blossom // bird: Blue hen chicken // tree: American holly
primary sources:
World almanac and book of facts; National Geographic Atlas of the World; maps: WN world @tlas

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