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Delaware

Liberty and Independence


Nickname:	First State

Admitted to Statehood:	December 7, 1787

State Capitol:	Dover

Population (2000 Census):	783,600

State Bird:	Blue Hen Chicken

Fun Fact:	The first permanent colony in Delaware was settled by Scandinavians and known as New Sweden.

Americans without health insurance in Delaware.

Source:U.S. Census Bureau

Representatives


	Rep. Michael Castle Delaware, At Large

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