DALAWARE

nullDALAWARE Admission to Union December 7, 1787 (1st)DALAWARE Admission to Union December 7, 1787 (1st)The First State The Small Wonder The Diamond StateMotto: Liberty and IndependenceMotto: Liberty and IndependenceSEAL FLAG State symbolsState symbolsPeach Blossom Blue Hen ChickenLOCATIONLOCATIONLOCATIONLOCATION -Area 2,490 sq mi(6,452 km2) Ranked 49th in the U.S. - Latitude 38° 27′ N to 39° 50′ N - Longitude 75° 3′ W to 75° 47′ WPopulationPopulationPopulation Ranked 45th in the U.S. - Total 917,092 in 2012 - Density 464/sq mi (179/km2)Ranked 6th in the U.S. Delaware Population Density Map( at the right) Historical populationsHistorical populations 1840 78,085 1.7% 1850 91,532 17.2% 1860 112,216 22.6% 1870 125,015 11.4% 1880 146,608 17.3% 1890 168,493 14.9% 1900 184,735 9.6% 1910 202,322 9.5% 1920 223,003 10.2% 1930 238,380 6.9% 1940 266,505 11.8% 1950 318,085 19.4% 1960 446,292 40.3% 1970 548,104 22.8% 1980 594,338 8.4% 1990 666,168 12.1% 2000 783,600 17.6% 2010 897,934 14.6% Est. 2012 917,092 2.1% Three countiesThree countiesmore industrializedhistorically agriculturalPOLITICSPOLITICSGovernor Jack A. Markell (D) Lieutenant Governor Matthew P. Denn (D) U.S. Senators Thomas R. Carper (D)Chris Coons (D) U.S. House delegation John C. Carney, Jr.(D) Presidential elections results for Years Presidential elections results for Years 2008 37.37% 62.63% 2004 45.75% 53.35% 2000 41.90% 54.96% 1996 36.58% 51.82% 1992 35.33% 43.52% 2012 presidential vote result2012 presidential vote resultlatest newslatest newsDalaware became the 11th state to legalize same-sex marriage (you can recall this news in the homework several week's ago,npr news)HistoryHistorySlavery and race Slavery and race ReligionReligionMethodist – 20% Baptist – 19% No Religion – 17% Roman Catholic – 9% Lutheran – 4% Presbyterian – 3% Pentecostal – 3%EconomyEconomyIndustry and AgricultureIndustry and Agriculturegovernment education banking chemical, pharmaceutical, technology automotive manufacturing farming, specifically chicken farming in Sussex CountyIncorporation in Delaware Incorporation in Delaware More than 50% of all U.S. publicly traded companies and 63% of the Fortune 500 are incorporated in Delaware.The state's attractiveness as a corporate haven is largely because of its business-friendly corporation law. EducationEducationDelaware College of Art and Design Delaware State University Wilmington University University of Delaware Wesley CollegeClimateClimateMajor cityMajor cityDover The Dover Air Force Base Wilmington Wilmington is the state's largest city and its economic hub. It is located within commuting distance of both Philadelphia and Baltimore.Intresting thingsIntresting thingsUntil 2003, Delaware was among the several states enforcing blue laws and banned sale of liquor on Sunday. (A blue law is a type of law designed to enforce religious standards, particularly the observance of a day of worship or rest. In the US.) Delaware has around 1,450 bridges.nullDelaware is the only state in the United States without commercial air service. All teachers in the State's public school districts are unionized.(加入工会的) As of January 2012, none of the State's charter schools are members of a teachersunion.TourismTourismRehoboth Beach is a popular vacation spot during the summer months