Recent data from Lands of America shows about $480 million in land and ranches for sale in the "Small Wonder". This comprises a total of 10,015 acres of land for sale in Delaware. Of the 3 counties in the state,
Sussex County had the most land for sale. At just 1,954 square miles, Delaware is the smallest state in the country after Rhode Island. The economy here is largely driven by banking and financial services, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, with farming making up a much smaller slice of overall state GDP. A number of Delaware state parks, waterways, and coastal regions offer outdoor recreation aplenty, including sea kayaking, deep-sea fishing, and biking. Delaware is also a prime location for birds migrating down the Atlantic "Flyway" between seasons, a boon for bird watchers and hunters alike. Delaware is one of the country's smallest states in terms of size, covering an area of 2,489 square miles (2 million acres). Of this area, 1,949 square miles is made up of land, while the remaining 540 square miles comprises water.