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Official Pennsylvania County and City Sites
  • Capital: Harrisburg
  • Population: 12,281,054
  • Entered the Union: December 12, 1787
  • As the 2nd state
  • Motto: Virtue, liberty, and independence
  • Nickname: Keystone State
  • Flower: Mountain laurel
  • Bird: Ruffed grouse
  • Song: Pennsylvania
  • Sports Teams: Philadelphia 76ers (Men's Basketball), Philadelphia Eagles (Football), Pittsburgh Steelers (Football), Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball), Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball), Philadelphia Flyers (Hockey), Pittsburgh Penguins (Hockey).
  • Origin of Name: In honor of Adm. Sir. William Penn, father of William Penn. It means Penn's Woodland.
  • Major Industries: The primary metal industries, production of non-electrical machinery, and chemicals.
  • Historical Sites: The Gettysburg National Military Park, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
  • Points of Interest: The Pennsylvania Dutch region, the Eisenhower farm near Gettysburg, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
  • Bordering States: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.

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