The State of
Delaware (DE)

The capital of Delaware is Dover.

The Postal Code for Delaware: DE

The typical abbreviation for Delaware: Del.

When the people of Delaware refer to themselves: Delawarean

Time Zone: The state of Delaware is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Nicknames for Delaware: "The First State"; "Diamond State"; "Blue Hen State"

State Motto: "Liberty and Independence"

State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken (gallus gallus)

State Tree: American Holly (ilex opaca)

State Flower: Peach Blossom (prunus persica)

State Song: "Our Delaware"

Statehood: Delaware was the first state: Dec 7, 1787.

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