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The
first state to ratify the constitution was Delaware- Largest Cities:
Wilmington, Dover, Newark,
Bethany, Milton-Border States: Maryland, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania. The first permanent colony
was established in
1638 in New Sweden- Delaware was named for Lord de la -Warr- The most advanced
tribes of Indians in the eastern United States were the most advanced tribes.
Capital City: Dover-Statehood:
Dec. 7, 1787 (1st)-Population:
772,000-Nickname: First State / Diamond State Motto: Liberty and
Independence-Origin of
State Name: Named after Lord De La Warr, an early Virginia governor. Counties:
3-Largest Cities: Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Bethany, Milton-Border
States: Maryland, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania-Land Area: 1,933 sq. mi.; 49th largest-Highest Point: Ebright Rd, 442 ft-Lowest Point:
Sea Level, Atlantic Ocean-State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken-State
Flower: Peach Blossom-State Tree: American
Holly (ilex opaca).
State Song: Our Delaware -State Web Site: www.state.de.us
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