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Delaware · USPS Abbreviation

Launch the USPS Abbreviation mini-game with Delaware as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Delaware's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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DE is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Delaware. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with DE — match the code to the state.

Why DE?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code DE takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Delaware.

Quick facts

USPS code
DE
Capital
Dover
Largest city
Wilmington
Region
Northeast
Admitted to Union
1787
Nickname
First State
Electoral votes
3
Bordering states
Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Other Delaware games

→ Delaware · Place the State→ Delaware · State Capitals Quiz→ Delaware · State Flag Quiz→ Delaware · State Nickname Quiz

More about Delaware

→ Delaware state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Delaware's abbreviation?

DE.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Delaware quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Delaware appears in every Statedoku mini-game.