Delaware is one of the 50 states of the United States of America, located in the Mid-Atlantic region. Delaware is the second smallest state in land area, just behind Rhode Island. Delaware is the sixth least populated state in the country, only South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming have fewer residents. Despite its small territorial size, Delaware is a major financial center. More than 200 thousand companies and corporations have their headquarters in the state. Delaware also has a strong petrochemical industry.

Delaware is well known American State for its petroleum resources. Delaware was originally settled by the Dutch and the Swedes. It was also one of the Thirteen Colonies of the United Kingdom. After the War of Independence United States, Delaware was the first U.S. state to accept the finalized constitution of the United States of America on December 7, 1787. Therefore, the state is known nationally as The First State (First State). The name comes from the state of Delaware River, as it is located at the margins of this river and its estuary, Delaware Bay.