Delaware

Delaware

Hi, welcome to Delaware __Geography__
 * In Delaware you can find many extraordinary geographical features such as beaches, swamps, fresh water ponds, rivers, forests, and fertile plains
 * Delaware has no national parks.
 * Delaware's population is 885,122

__Industries__
 * Manufacturing of chemicals, food products, paper products, rubber and plastic products, and printed materials
 * Mining of sand and gravel and magnesium compounds

__Climate__
 * An average temperature in Delaware is 75 degrees in the summer
 * An average temperature in Delaware in the winter is 31 degrees

__Natural resources__
 * Delaware has fertile soil, minerals, and granite
 * Fishing is also another natural resource.

__Government__
 * State Governor: Jack A. Markell (Democrat)
 * Capital: Dover
 * U.S. Senators: Thomas R. Carper (D) Christopher Coons (D)
 * U.S. Representatives: 1 (Democrat)
 * State Senators: 2
 * State Representatives: 1
 * Counties: 3

__History__
 * The first State of the United State
 * The Naticoke Indians and the Lenni Lenape Indians were the first inhabitants
 * Explorers first came in 1609 (Henry Hudson)
 * Settlers were the Europeans
 * Became a State in the 1700's
 * Delaware was a slave holding State, but when Civil War started, Delaware fought for the Union
 * Delaware legalized betting on sporting events in modern times

__Native Americans__
 * Lenni Lenape and Naticoke were the Indians that inhabited Delaware
 * European diseases killed off many natives
 * Others were forced to move west
 * Today no reservations or tribes exist in Delaware
 * A group of Naticoke live in Millsbro, Delaware on 2 acres of land, celebrating their tribal traditions

__Culture__
 * Delaware's food is crab puffs and slippery dumplings

__Symbols__
 * State bird is the Blue Hen Chicken
 * State wildlife animal is the Grey Fox
 * State fish is the Weakfish
 * State beverage is Milk
 * State dessert is Peach Pie
 * State tree is the American Holly
 * State flower is the Peach Blossom

__Interesting Facts__
 * The State of Delaware has no professional sports teams
 * State motto is "Liberty and independence"
 * State nickname is "The First State"