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Delaware (/ ˈ d ɛ l ə w ɛər / ⓘ DEL-ə-wair) [11] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region of the United States. [12] It borders Maryland to its south and west, Pennsylvania to its north, New Jersey to its northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east.
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Delaware has a total land area of 2,489 square miles (6,446 square kilometers) making it the second smallest state in the country. It is twice the size of Luxembourg and eight times smaller than Switzerland. Compared to U.S. states, it is roughly five times smaller than Massachusetts and 134 times smaller than Texas.
Delaware's largest lakes are Lums Pond, Silver Lake, and Trap Pond. The longest river in the state, the Delaware River, flows along the northeastern border before emptying into the Delaware Bay. In addition to Delaware Bay, Little Assawoman Bay and Rehoboth Bay are inland bays located along the southeastern coastline.
Generally speaking, Delaware is flat, with one of the lowest average elevations in the country. The state comprises two distinct geographical regions: the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Piedmont.
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Coordinates: 35°N 80°W. The South Atlantic states, U.S. Census Bureau Region 3, Division 5, consisting of the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The South Atlantic United States form one of the nine Census Bureau Divisions within the United States that are recognized by the United States Census Bureau.
2 days ago · 2 of 2. Delaware. Delaware, located mainly within the Atlantic Coastal Plain, is second only to Florida for having the lowest average elevation. A long sand beach forms the state’s oceanfront, stretching from the border with Maryland, at Fenwick Island, north to Cape Henlopen, at the mouth of Delaware Bay.
2 days ago · Topographic Regions Map of Delaware. Delaware occupies an area of 6,446 km² (2,489 sq mi) [1], it is the second smallest state in the US after Rhode Island. Measured from north to south, it is 154 km (95.5 mi) long; at its smallest point, it is just 14.5 km (9 mi) wide. Compared, it would fit into Belgium almost five times.
Delaware is a state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. While the U.S. Census Bureau designates Delaware as one of the South Atlantic States, most consider it to be a part of the Mid-Atlantic States and/or Northeastern United States. The state is named after the Delaware Bay and River, which were named ...
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Delaware sits on an east coast peninsula called the Delmarva. It’s bordered by Pennsylvania in the north; the Delaware River, the Delaware Bay, New Jersey, and Atlantic Ocean in the east; and Maryland in the south and west. The state generally slopes downward from the hilly Piedmont region, which covers the northern edge of the state.
