State Information
for Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
Virtue, liberty, and independenc |
| Population |
12,281,054 |
| Nickname |
Keystone State |
| State Capital |
Harrisburg |
| State Bird |
Ruffed grouse |
| State Flower |
Mountain laurel |
| Number State to Join |
2nd state |
| State Motto |
Virtue, liberty, and independenc |
| State Name Origins |
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. |
| Areas of Interst |
The Pennsylvania Dutch region, the Eisenhower farm near Gettysburg, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. |
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