Welcome to a virtual tour of Delaware!. Where Delaware is located Delaware is in the Mid- Atlantic...

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Welcome to a virtual tour of Delaware!

Transcript of Welcome to a virtual tour of Delaware!. Where Delaware is located Delaware is in the Mid- Atlantic...

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Welcome to a virtual tour ofDelaware!Hello Youth Ambassadors!1Where Delaware is locatedDelaware is in the Mid-Atlantic region of the east coast of the United StatesNorthern Delaware is about one hour from Philadelphia and 2.5 hours from New York City.Southern Delaware is closer to Baltimore, about 2 hours away and 3 hours from the nations capital, Washington, D.C.

2Insert a map of your country.Geographic Features of DelawareDelaware is flat. It is flanked on the east by the Delaware Bay and River which is a major port highway for international ships and liners, and on the west by the eastern shore of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay.The southern part of Delaware has 24.5 miles (39.42 k) of ocean front, 12 miles (19 k) of which are reserved in a state park setting. The rest are spread out among 4 principal resort areas: Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Lewes & Rehoboth Beach.

3Insert a picture of one of the geographic features of your country.Our Three CountiesBecause of our small size, Delawareans have a great deal in commonBut there are differences in each countyBelonging to 4-H is one organization that unites us all!

4New Castle CountyThe most urban county and home to our largest city, Wilmington, which has 72,000 peopleWilmington is the home of the DuPont Company, many banks, and businesses.New Castle has urban and suburban areas and some farm land.This is where Josh, Chris and Michael live!

5Winterthur Gardens

6Historic New Castle

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Wilmington has a professional baseball team

The baseball season in America begins in April.The Wilmington Blue Rocks are the minor league farm team of the Kansas City Royals

8New Castle County and nearby pointsIn nearby Philadelphia, our Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776Delaware was the first state that ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1787The area around the Brandywine River including what is now greater Wilmington and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania is rich with our early American history.Our state flag:

9Kent CountyHome of the state capital, Dover, where the states laws are proposed, discussed and voted into law.Home of Dover Air Force BaseHome of the Delaware State FairSuburban, with more rural or farm land than New Castle.This is where Ashley lives!

10What you may see in Kent County

Dover Air Force Base11Legislative Hall, Dover

12Dover Downs, NASCAR Auto Racewayholds 140,000 spectators!

13Agriculture Traditions

14Delaware Wildlife Great Blue HeronSource: University of Delaware College of Marine Studieshttp://www.ocean.udel.edu/kiosk/bheron.html

Great Blue HeronPhoto Doug BacklundSource: Delawareaudobon.org15Sussex CountySeaford is the largest city, but it is more like a town compared to Dover and Wilmington. Is known for its resort beaches. Tourism is a major economy. Many people choose Sussex County as a place to retire.Largely agricultural, but suburban growth is increasing at a rapid rate.This is where Jillian lives!

16What you might see in Sussex County

Aerial view of Cape Henlopen, Lewes17Rehoboth BeachRehoboth is busy year round! It is the busiest Delaware resort beach.It is called the Nations Summer Capital because many people from the Washington D.C. area vacation here

18Rehoboth Beach

19Delaware Bay at SunsetImages by Ryan Dey

20But the temperature is always right for fishing!

Image by Ryan Dey21 What else you see in DelawarePoultry farming is one of the largest industries throughout Delaware

22Insert a picture of an animal and or plant found in your country.Delawares EconomyIn the average Delaware family, both parents work.Americans are very diverse how they spend or invest in their income.Delaware is one of only three states that does not have a sales tax. Therefore, many people travel here to shop and there are many stores.Of course, in 4-H youth learn how to be smart consumers and the importance of saving and using money wisely!

23Insert a picture that illustrates some part of your countrys economy.CultureVisiting Delaware gives you a good idea what all of America is like.Favorite beverage?Coke vs. PepsiLemonade vs. Iced TeaHere are what some typical Delaware homes look like

24Insert a picture illustrating a custom or tradition here.What we like to eatOur tastes are quite varied! Most teenagers adore Pizza! We have pizza stores everywhere.Hot Dogs and hamburgers, of course, are American favorites!A typical American dinner consists of some type of protein (beef, chicken, pork or fish), a vegetable and a starch (potato or rice).

Hot dogs & hamburgers on the grill.Fried chickenRoast beef, mashed potatoes and peas.25Breakfast? If we are in a hurry, we will eat just about anything in the morning!Usually on weekends, families have more time and a traditional breakfast may consist of:Eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, home fries and a unique Delaware food: scrappleCerealFrench Toast or WafflesPancakesDoughnutsCoffee, tea and many fruit juices

26Americans are crazy about sports! New Castle residents usually root for teams based in PhiladelphiaSussex County residents tend to favor sport teams that originate in Baltimore and Washington D.C.Kent County , being in the middle, follows both major cities. But they have one thing New Castle and Sussex doesntNASCAR

27DELAWARE THE FIRST STATEThis is our home.

We hope youll visit us soon!