Delaware – Delaware's capital is Dover

(Pronounced del-uh-wair and doh-ver)

To remember the capital of the US state Delaware, use the following mnemonic:

She wanted her delicate wear (Delaware) back. "Hand over (Dover) my underwear!" she said.

NOTE:

To remind you even further of the word Dover, just think this all occurred on the beaches beneath the White Cliffs of Dover (it didn't, but it does help you remember the name!)

Delaware – situated on America's Atlantic coast, south of New Jersey and east of Maryland – is the second-smallest state in the U.S., after Rhode Island. The state is on a level plain and has the lowest average elevation of any of the 50 states. The state's biggest employers are government; education; banking; the chemical, pharmaceutical and technology industries; healthcare; and farming. Agricultural output is mainly poultry, soybeans, dairy products and corn. The state has a population of around 974,000.

Interesting facts about Dover:

- Aviation History: Dover is home to the Dover Air Force Base, which houses one of the largest and busiest military aerial ports in the entire Department of Defense.

- Historic Green: The city centers around the historic Dover Green, a grassy square established in 1717 that served as the backdrop for public debates, troop gatherings, and the ratification of the United States Constitution.

- Racing Capital: The city transforms into a massive sports hub during its annual NASCAR race weekends, hosted at the Monster Mile, a unique, highly banked concrete speedway that attracts hundreds of thousands of racing fans.