| Census Bureau Report |
| Time Zone: Eastern |
| Capital: Dover |
| Statehood Date: 12/7/1787 |
| Statehood Order: 01 |
| Flower: Peach Blossom |
| Bird: Blue Hen Chicken |
| Land: 1955 Sq. Miles |
| Water: 535 Sq. Miles |
| Rank In Area Size: 49 |
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| Delaware was the first of the original 13 states of the Union; it's name comes from its original inhabitants, the Delaware Indians (also known as the Lenni-Lenape). William Penn acquired the land that makes up Delaware to keep his Pennsylvania colony from being landlocked. Today, Delaware is one of the most industrialized states, known for its chemical research. |
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