Wilmington

Nickname(s):

"Corporate Capital of the World"

Demonym(s):

Founded:

1638

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

71 000

Population (Urban):

720 000

Population (Metro):

6 245 000

Population Density (km²):

2 500

Population Density (mi²):

6 500

Largest City in Delaware

483th Largest City in the United States

Language:

English

Currency:

Dollar

Avg. Summertime High:

30 °C

87 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

20 °C

68 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

5 °C

41 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

-4 °C

26 °F

United States of America

United States

English

Estados Unidos

Spanish

Region:

North America

Area:

9 525 067 km²

Ranked 4 out of 195

Population:

331 500 000

Ranked 3 out of 235

Urbanization:

83 %

Ranked 36 out of 194

Capital:

Washington D.C.

Population: 6 385 000

Largest City:

New York City

Population: 21 140 000

Major Cities:

New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Dallas
Houston

Economy & Development:

Human Development Index:

Very High

Ranked 17 out of 189

Inequality-Adjusted HDI:

Very High

Ranked 28 out of 189

GDP (PPP) Per Capita:

Very High

Ranked 15 out of 225

Democracy & Freedom:

Democracy Index:

Flawed Democracy

Ranked 25 out of 167

Freedom House:

Free

83 points out of 100 possible

Press Freedom:

Satisfactory

Ranked 42 out of 180

Economic Freedom:

Most Free

Ranked 5 out of 162

National Identity:

Independence Since:

1776

Independence From:

United Kingdom

National Day:

4th of July

What Is Celebrated On The National Day:

The signing of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July 1776 where it was declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer a subject under the Monarch of Britain (United Kingdom).

Facts & Codes:

Driving Side:

Right

Time Zone:

Several

Country Calling Code:

+ 1

Country Code:

ISO 3166

US State

Delaware

English

Region:

Northeastern United States

Area:

5 130 km²

Ranked 49 out of 51

Population:

1 003 000

Ranked 45 out of 51

Population Share:

<1 %

Of National Population

Capital:

Dover

Population: 152 000

Largest City:

Wilmington

Population: 720 000

Major Cities:

Wilmington
Dover
Newark
Middletown
Smyrna

Information:

GDP Per Capita::

$80 446

Higher than national average

Climate:

Humid Subtropical Climate

Köppen: Cfa

Time Zone:

UTC -5 (EST)

Summer: UTC -4 (EDT)

US State Information:

Statehood Since:

1787

Nickname:

"The First State"

Abbreviation:

Kalmar Nyckel

Ship Replica

River Walk

Riverside Park

Old Swedes Historic Site

Historic Swedish Church

I wanted to visit Wilmington for the sights connected to New Sweden. Unfortunately, most of them were closed on the day I was visiting, and the ship "Kalmar Nyckel" was away on a tour up north (according to the people I spoke to at Fort Christina Park. Apart from the New Sweden-related sights, there isn't much to see in Wilmington. The main street is interesting to walk once, but it only takes about 15 minutes.

Do I Recommend You To Visit?

Not really. Wilmington is not a big tourist destination. If you are driving by and have two or three hours to spare then it could be a decent stop just to check off another state.

Will I Come Back Again?

No, probably not.

Weather During My Stay:

Sunny and hot!

Best:

The Riverwalk is very pretty and pleasant on a sunny day.

Not As Good:

This is a rather small city, and one with a crime and homeless problem. It didn't feel entirely safe in some areas of the city.