Delaware

Delaware is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, occupying the northeastern portion of the Delmarva Peninsula and bordered by Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. The terrain remains mostly flat, crossed by rivers and creeks that feed into Delaware Bay, while sandy beaches and tidal marshes line the eastern coast.

Dutch settlers arrived at Zwaanendael in 1631, but Swedish colonists soon established Fort Christina and gave the region its lasting name after their sponsor. English control followed in the mid-1600s, and the territory became the first to ratify the new federal constitution in 1787.

Residents gather at crab feasts and outdoor fish fries along the shore, where families crack open shellfish and share tables with strangers. Farmers markets in small towns bring neighbors together on weekends, offering homemade pies, fresh corn, and conversations that stretch longer than the shopping itself.

Visitors reach the coast through straightforward road connections from neighboring states, with major towns spread along a handful of main routes. The flat geography makes navigation easy, and short distances allow day trips between beaches and inland villages.

Many international corporations register their legal headquarters here because of business-friendly laws, even when their actual offices operate elsewhere. This legal quirk shapes the local administrative landscape and makes Wilmington home to more registered companies than residents.

Location: United States

Inception: December 7, 1787

Capital city: Dover

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

Part of: contiguous United States, South Atlantic states

Shares border with: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland

Website: http://state.de.us

GPS coordinates: 38.69205,-75.40133

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:54