Capital: Dover
Population: 863,904
Total Area: 2,490 square miles
Top Industry: Manufacturing

Named after the Delaware Bay and River, Delaware is located along the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The state is bordered by Maryland to the southwest, Pennsylvania to the northwest, and New Jersey to the north. Delaware is the 49^th smallest state but has 320 more residents per square mile than the national average.

The Delaware economy is made up of a variety of different industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and government services. Truck drivers are employed in all sectors of the state economy, as they are needed to transport goods produced in Delaware throughout the state and the rest of Mid-Atlantic region.

The Delaware Economy
The government is the single largest employer in Delaware; the state of Delaware employees the most residents, followed by New Castle County. The military also has a strong presence in the state economy with Dover Air Force Base, which is located in the capital city and is one of the largest bases in the United States.

Manufacturing is one of the largest industries in Delaware; manufactured products that are produced in the state include processed foods, paper and plastic products, and rubber and chemical products. Automotive manufacturing is also a large part of the industry since both Chrysler and General Motors have manufacturing plants located in the state.

Another important Delaware industry includes agriculture. The state produces and exports several different products including soybeans, corn, dairy products, poultry, and nursery stock (trees, plants, and shrubs). Chicken farming is an important part of the agricultural economy, especially in Sussex County, where massive chicken farms are located including the famous Perdue Farms.

Major Delaware Roadways
There are a many major roadways that carry traffic throughout Delaware. The major interstate that passes through Delaware is Interstate 95, which runs northeast and southwest. In addition, there are six U.S. highways and a number of state highways.