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Delaware

The South State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
DE
Capital
Dover
Population
989,948
Statehood
1787
Region
South
Symbols
1
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Official State Symbols

Delaware Blue Hen
State Bird

Delaware Blue Hen

Adopted 1939

Gallus gallus domesticus

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
Delaware
Abbreviation
DE
Capital City
Dover
Population
989,948
Statehood Date
December 7, 1787
Region
South
Number of Symbols
1

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