| State Abbreviation |
DE |
| Statehood |
December 7, 1787 |
| State Capital |
Dover |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 2,489 sq miles; Land Only: 1,954 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
3 |
| State Population (2010) | 897,934 |
| Electoral Votes | 3 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
January 4, 1999 |
| State Motto |
Liberty and Independence |
| State Flower |
Peach blossom |
| State Bird |
Blue Hen Chicken |
| Nickname |
Diamond State; First State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
302 |
| Top 5 Cities (2010 population) |
| Wilmington | 70,851 |
| Dover | 36,047 |
| Newark | 31,454 |
| Bear | 19,371 |
| Middletown | 18,871 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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