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Delaware, known as "The First State," was the first colony to ratify the United States Constitution on , making it the first state of the Union. The state's name honors Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, an English nobleman and the first governor of the Colony of Virginia. Delaware is bounded to the north by Pennsylvania; to the east by the Delaware River, Delaware Bay, New Jersey, and the Atlantic Ocean; and to the west and south by Maryland. The official website of the State of Delaware. Find information about state government, programs, and services. The First State is located in the Northeast U.S.
Delaware, located mainly within the Atlantic Coastal Plain, is second only to Florida for having the lowest average elevation. A long sand beach forms the state’s oceanfront, stretching from the border with Maryland, at Fenwick Island, north to Cape Henlopen, at the mouth of Delaware Bay. From Wilmington to Dover, Delaware offers travelers beaches, history and natural attractions. Read on to discover the top things to do in Delaware. The 14 Best Things to Do in Delaware - U.S. News Travel Walk through the USA’s founding moments in colonial towns with timeless landmarks. Browse museums and galleries where regional art, culture and innovation take center stage. Discover scenic state parks and peaceful beaches that show Delaware’s wild and natural beauty.
