Delaware is ranked 49th among all other states of United States with respect to area. It is situated on the Atlantic coast and its boundaries lie along Maryland in south and west, with New Jersey in the east and with Pennsylvania in the north. Here are some weird facts about Delaware.
1. The First State
During the event of American Revolution that was held on 7th December, 1787, Delaware was one of those 13 colonies, who participated in the event. This was the event, when Delaware State was given the name “The First State”. The reason was that, Delaware was the first state among all other 13 colonies that approve the constitution of United States. People of Delaware still feel proud for being the residents of “The First State”.
2. Ranking of Delaware
Delaware is no doubt, the 49th state of United States in terms of area. However, it is the second smallest state area-wise that comes before the 1st smallest state “Rhode Island”. With respect to population, Delaware is ranked number 45th in whole United States.
3. Division of Delaware
We can divide Delaware State into three counties that are named as New Castle, Sussex and Kent. The major source of income in last two counties is agriculture. However, New castle is highly developed county and truly claimed as an industrial region of this state.
4. Ranking with respect to workforce
In terms of engineering works and maximum number of patents, Delaware State ranked second in whole United States with respect to workforce.
5. Du Pont Family
A very important reason behind the fame of Delaware State is impact of Du Pont family. Du Pont, you know well, is one of the world’s leading chemical companies.
6. Lowest Altitude State
With respect to elevation from sea level, Du Pont is lowest state in whole United State. Its only altitude from sea level is about 60 feet that is less than the average elevation of any other state.
7. Ebright Azimuth
Ebright azimuth is the highest point in whole Delaware State that is just 442 feet high. It is situated at the joining point of Ebright Road and Ramblewood Drive in Wilmington.
8. State with No National Park Unit
Delaware is the only state in whole America that has no kind of national park unit like national park, historical sites, seashores, monuments and battlefield.
9. Land of First Settlement
Delaware has another weird record of becoming a first settlement in whole United States just eleven years after the arrival of English pilgrims.
10. Delaware Indians
It is considered as the highly developed tribes among all other tribes of America, were only Delaware Indians.