Quick Facts (Adapted from the New Ben’s Guide to Government)
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| Nickname: | First State / Diamond State |
| Motto: | Liberty and Independence |
| Statehood: | Dec. 7, 1787 (1st) |
| Origin of State’s Name: | Named after Lord De La Warr, an early Virginia governor. |
| Largest Cities: | Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Bethany, Milton |
| Border States: | Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania |
| Land Area: | 1,955 sq. mi.; 49th largest |
| State Bird: | Blue Hen Chicken |
| State Flower: | Peach Blossom |
| State Tree: | American Holly (ilex opaca) |
| State Song: | Our Delaware |
| E-mail your Congressperson: | U.S. House: 111th Congress U.S. Senate: 111th Congress Or look up your Congressperson in the Congressional Directory database! |
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