Delaware
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Delaware State Symbols, Facts & Info
The United States of America accepted Delaware as the 1st state to enter the union. Below, you will find the official state symbols and interesting facts about Delaware.
State Name:
Delaware
Abbreviation:
DE
Capital:
Dover
Date of Statehood:
December 7, 1787
Population:
843,524 (US Census 2005 estimate)
Primary Agriculture:
Delaware's main agricultural products include soybeans, corn and milk.
Primary Industry:
Delaware's industries include crab and clam fisheries, chemicals, food products, paper products, rubber and plastics products, primary metals, printed materials, sand, gravel and magnesium compounds.
Nickname:
The First State
Motto:
Liberty and Independence
Flower:
Peach Blossom (Legislation of 1895)
Tree:
American Holly (Legislation of 1939)
Bird:
Blue Hen Chicken (Legislation of 1939)
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Fish:
Weakfish (Legislation of 1971)
Insect:
Lady Bug (Legislation of 1974)
Gemstone:
Sillimanite (Legislation of 1977)
Official State Seal:
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Official State Flag:
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State Commemorative Quarter:
From the 1999-2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters® Program
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State Postage Stamp:
From the 2002 United States Postal Service Greetings from America series.
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