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DEDelaware Fun Facts
Delaware fun facts
- Was the first state to ratify the US Constitution, on December 7, 1787.
- It's the second smallest state by area but home to more than half of all Fortune 500 companies (legally — they incorporate here for tax reasons).
- The state has only three counties — the fewest of any state.
- President Joe Biden was born in Scranton, PA, but represented Delaware in the US Senate for 36 years.
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Quick stats
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Area rank: #49 of 50
- Admitted: 1787
- Capital: Dover
- Largest city: Wilmington
- Time zone: Eastern