Delaware (/ ˈdɛləwɛər / ⓘ DEL-ə-wair) [10] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic [11] regions of the United States. [12] . It borders Maryland to its south and west, Pennsylvania to its north, New Jersey to its northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east.
The official website of the State of Delaware. Find information about state government, programs, and services. The First State is located in the Northeast U.S.
Delaware, known as "The First State," was the first colony to ratify the United States Constitution on , making it the first state of the Union. The state's name honors Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, an English nobleman and the first governor of the Colony of Virginia.
Delaware, located mainly within the Atlantic Coastal Plain, is second only to Florida for having the lowest average elevation. A long sand beach forms the state’s oceanfront, stretching from the border with Maryland, at Fenwick Island, north to Cape Henlopen, at the mouth of Delaware Bay.
Delaware, which is the second smallest state in the country, holds significant historical importance, from its early embrace of democracy to ongoing contributions in chemical and corporate...
Because of this action, Delaware became the first state in the Union, and is, therefore, accorded the first position in such national events as presidential inaugurations.
Just like we have the American flag and individual U.S. state flags, states also have their own state flowers. (The national flower is the rose!) Some states share their state flowers with others, ...
Travel off the beaten path, raise a glass with friends or take a moment for yourself. No matter where your travels take you, you’ll be sure to find your perfect moment with great places to stay, fine dining and plenty of things to do in Delaware.