DELMARVA PENINSULA


Meaning of DELMARVA PENINSULA in English

Peninsula, eastern U.S. Extending between Chesapeake and Delaware bays, it is about 180 mi (290 km) long and up to 70 mi (110 km) wide.

Encompassing parts of the states of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia

hence its name

it includes Maryland's Eastern Shore. Fishing and tourism are economically important to the area.

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