| State Abbreviation |
DE |
| Statehood |
December 7, 1787 |
| State Capital |
Dover |
| Number of Counties |
3 |
| State Population (2005) | 843,524 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
January 4, 1999 |
| State Flower |
Peach blossom |
| Nickname |
Diamond State; First State |
| State Flag |
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| Governor |
Ruth Ann Minner (D) |
| Senators |
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D)
Thomas R. Carper (D) |
| Area Codes |
302 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Wilmington | 72,664 |
| Dover | 32,135 |
| Newark | 28,547 |
| Milford | 6,732 |
| Seaford | 6,699 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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