Delaware, USA

Delaware occupies a distinctive part of the United States, with geography that ranges across tidal waterways, wooded valleys, farmland and closely spaced towns. Its cities and smaller communities are linked by landscapes that have long shaped travel, settlement and local identity. The area’s history reflects Lenape homelands, colonial settlement and later industrial and rail development, leaving a rich mix of historic places and cultural traditions. Today, finance, manufacturing, logistics, health care, education and regional commerce contribute to an economy and way of life that vary markedly from one part of Delaware to another.