Population: 706,000 (1997)
Capital: Dover, Population 27,630 (1990)
Nickname: Diamond State; First State; Blue Hen State
Year of Admission: December 7, 1787
Order of Admission: 1 |
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Area: 2,397 sq miles (6,208 sq kilometers) (the 49th biggest state).
Location: Delaware is situated on the East of United States
Borders: Pensylvania on the North, New Jersey on the Northeast & Maryland on the West
Climate: 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.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Sea Level
Highest point: Ebright Road - 442 feet (135 m)
Land Area: 1,955 sq miles
Water area: 442 sq miles
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