Destination Delaware
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Delaware, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education,
transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.
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Geography & Climate
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Suggested Reading List
The First State, first of the original Thirteen Colonies to become a state, whose
diminutive size belies the possibilities within it; this is Delaware, whose motto "Liberty and
Independence" continues to bring promise and success in the 21st century.
Industry Snapshot
Delaware hosts a burgeoning biotechnology and life sciences industry. The First
State is bolstered by its legacy as the "chemical capital of the world", as it is home to DuPont.
Additional strengths for Delaware include its role as U.S. headquarters for pharmaceutical
manufacturer AstraZeneca, and its close proximity to the hubs of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore,
Maryland.
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Economy/Cost of Living
With a population of roughly 853,000 people, Delaware ranks 45th among the states in
population size. Major First State cities include Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Milford, Seaford,
Middletown, Elsmere, Smyrna, New Castle, and Georgetown.
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Education
Delaware is home to many educational opportunities for students of any age. School aged
children may attend public schools in one of the state's 19 public school districts, or may
attend private, parochial, or charter schools, or be homeschooled. Delaware also provides
outstanding opportunities for higher education.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Delaware boasts ample recreational opportunities within its borders. Whether one is interested
in cultural pursuits or in enjoying Delaware's natural beauty, the First State is sure to appeal
to any taste.
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Transportation
Delaware's central location on the Atlantic seaboard assures easy access to major eastern
hubs. The main artery through the state is Interstate 95, running from Philadelphia at the
northern border to the Maryland border south of Newark. The spur I-295 connects with the New
Jersey Turnpike, which leads to New York and New England.
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Geography & Climate
Delaware is located on the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States. The state's total area of
2,489 square miles makes it the 49th largest among the United States. The First State is bordered
to the north by Pennsylvania, to the south and west by Maryland, to the northeast by the Delaware
River and Delaware Bay across from New Jersey, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
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History
Modern day Delaware was long inhabited by Native American peoples prior to European
exploration and settlement. These peoples were primarily the Nanticoke and Minqua tribes.
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Suggested Reading List
A list of select guides and reference books about Delaware.
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