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Points of Interest
Admission to Union: December
7, 1787 (1st)
Capital: Dover
Largest City: Wilmington
Highest point near Ebright Azimuth 447 ft
Delaware is famous for our tax free shopping, world-class
entertainment options, and you'll also find romantic hideaways, scenic
byways and fun places for the whole family.
You may just want to slip back into America's proud past: Walk the
cobblestone streets of New Castle… visit the square in Dover where
Delawareans rallied around the U.S. Constitution… enjoy festivals.
From north to south, the landscapes also promise seasons of exceptional
bird watching, fishing, hunting and camping, along
with trails for biking, hiking and canoeing.
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Delaware is the only state in the
Union without commercial air service.
Delaware's small size roughly 100 miles from its northernmost
to southernmost points.
Delaware is divided into 3 counties: New Castle, Kent and Sussex.
Six historic Wilmington homes moved inthe
mid-1970s to create an urban park. Part of the Delaware History Center
complex operated by the Historical Society of Delaware.
Rockford Tower, Wilmington, A 100-year-old stone tower offering a panoramic view of the Brandywine Valley.
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The
state's motto, "Liberty and Independence" is inscribed on the coat of
arms, which is incorporated into both the state seal and the state
flag. The state's official nickname, "The First State" commemorates the
fact that on December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first of the 13
original states to ratify the United States Constitution.
Delaware
Delaware's climate is moderate year round.
Average monthly temperatures range from 75.8 to 32.0 degrees. Average
temperature in the summer months is 74.3 degrees. About 57% of the days
are sunny. Annual precipitation is approximately 45 inches.
Temperatures along the Atlantic Coast are about 10 degrees warmer in
winter and 10 degrees cooler in summer. The average growing season
varies from 170 to 200 days.
Top
10 richest places in Delaware
Ranked by per capita income
- Greenville: $83,223
- Henlopen Acres: $82,091
- South Bethany: $53,624
- Dewey Beach: $51,958
- Fenwick Island: $44,415
- Bethany Beach: $41,306
- Hockessin: $40,516
- North Star: $39,677
- Rehoboth Beach: $38,494
- Ardentown: $35,577
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