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- Country: United States
- Capital: Harrisburg
- Governor: Edward G. RendellOfficial Site: Edward Rendell
- Population: 12,440,621 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Pennsylvania
- Statehood: December 12, 1787
- Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
- Major cities: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
- Official state items: Mountain Laurel (flower), Ruffed Grouse (bird), Eastern Hemlock (tree), White-tailed Deer (animal), Brook Trout (fish), Firefly (insect), Slinky (toy)
- Nicknames: Keystone State and Quaker State
- Area Codes: 215, 267, 412, 445, 484, 570, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
- Area: (119,283 km2)
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Pennsylvania was one of the original thirteen colonies, granted as a repayment of debt by Charles II of England to William Penn. Pennsylvania literally means "Penn's Woods."
Pennsylvania touches Lake Erie to the north-west, borders New York State to the north, New Jersey to the east, Maryland and West Virginia to the south and Ohio to the west.
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Modern Demographics
Over 85% of Pennsylvania's total population is caucasian. Of foreign-born citizens, over one-third are of Asian descent.Pennsylvania has the highest Amish population of any state. The majority of Amish speak Pennsylvania Dutch, a variant of English. More than half of religious Pennsylvanians identify themselves as Roman Catholic.
Pennsylvania Sports
Pennsylvania has a rich history of professional sports franchises, including the Phillies and Eagles in Philadelphia and the Steelers and Penguins in Pittsburgh.Pennsylvania teams frequently have championship-level success in their leagues, though no team from Philadelphia has won a major sports title since the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983. The Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XL in 2005.
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Pennsylvania Questions
Is Moonshine legal in Pennsylvania? 3 AnswersNo, it isn't. I know the PALCB doesn't allow the sale of certain proof alcohol, that's why you have to go to NJ to get Everclear. To my knowledge, it is illeg... read more
Does anyone know if the poconos is in Pennsylvania or New York? 1 AnswerThe Poconos are a mountain chain in Northeastern Pennsylvania. You can read more about them here: http://www.800poconos.com/ http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe... read more
Where Can I Buy A Discount Wedding Gown In Western Pennsylvania? 1 AnswerArnella's Bridal contact person --Mr.Tammy Beilstein, 1054 Herman Road, Butler, PA 16002 E-mail: mail@arnellas.com Call (724) 283-8850 Fax: (724) 285-8909 read more
Where can I find a free Pennsylvania state tax return online? 2 AnswersHere you go, straight from the state's tax website (err, department of revenue): http://www.doreservices.state.pa.us/Individual/default.htm read more
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