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Dazzling Delaware

Delaware may be small, but it is surely interesting! Let’s learn more about the state’s rich history! This collection of fun facts about the First state will help you with that!
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  • Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution on December 7, 1787.
  • The country’s first scheduled railroad started in Delaware in 1831.
  • Delaware has the official state bug – the ladybug.


 

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  • The state was named after Lord de la Warr who was the first governor of Virginia.
  • Delaware is the only state with no National State Park system.
  • Delaware is the second smallest state in the USA. At the same time, it’s the sixth most densely populated state in the country.

  • According to a 2015 study, the state has the fastest internet speeds in the country.
  • In total area, the state ranks 49th in the USA.
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