DELAWARE AT A GLANCE

Population       830,364

Total Area        2,489 square miles

Land Area        1,955 square miles

Water Area      535 square miles

Coastline         28 miles

Shoreline         381 miles

Highest Point   442 feet at Ebright Azimuth

Lowest Point    Atlantic coast, sea level

Bordering States          Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Area Code       302

Capital City      Dover

Largest Cities               Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Milford, Seaford, Middletown, Smyrna, New Castle, Georgetown

Agriculture       Poultry, nursery stock, soybeans, dairy products, corn

Industry            Chemical products, food processing, manufacturing, scientific instruments, printing/publishing

Statehood        December 7, 1787

State Bird        Blue Hen Chicken

State Flower    Peach Blossom

State Motto      Liberty and Independence

State Nicknames          First State, Diamond State

State Song       "Out Delaware"

REGIONAL CLIMATE

The Delaware Valley enjoys four distinct and colorful seasons with a rich variety of temperature changes and weather conditions. Spectacular changes in the landscape and vivid colors distinguish the seasons. Summer temperatures average from approximately 70 to 80 degrees and the January low averages 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Normal yearly precipitation includes 41.3 inches of rain and 21.8 inches of snow.