Delmarva Peninsula - As A Proposed State

As A Proposed State

At various times in history, residents of Delmarva Peninsula have proposed that its Maryland and Virginia portions secede from their respective states, merging with Delaware to create a new state named Delmarva. Its combined population would be 1,392,713, roughly that of Hawaii.

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