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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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Fast Facts
- 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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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.
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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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The Pennsylvania Miners' Story - $19.99
Experience the unbelievable but true account of hope, friendship, and courage that captivated an entire nation in THE PENNSYLVANIA MINERS' STORY. Relive every gut-wrenching, heart-rending minute of the ordeal when a close-knit group of nine...
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Pennsylvania Hiking Trails: Keystone Trails Association - $16.95
Produced in association with the Keystone Trails Association, this is a guide to the best of Pennsylvania s 3,000-plus miles of hiking trails. Descriptions of each trail provide location, directions to the trailhead, suggested times to hike...
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Weird Pennsylvania: Your Travel Guide to Pennsylvania's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets - $14.95
Praise for Weird Pennsylvania: “Fun, amazing, and arrestingly illustrated.” —B...
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Birds of Pennsylvania Field Guide, Second Edition - $12.95
Learn about and identify birds using Stan Tekiela's state-by-state field guides. The full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, you don't need to ...
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Backyard Birds of Pennsylvania - $9.95
Backyard Birds is an exciting new series of books that explores the top 25 backyard birds most commonly found in each state. It includes a profiled bird scale that allows readers to easily identify the correct bird, and each bird entry is a...
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@sharonhayes My week was excellent...relaxing in Pennsylvania now (Penn State-OSU tomorrow!). Picked the #Yankees in 6 and got it right. :o)
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looking forward to getting a print from Pennsylvania artist & illustrator Mary Kate McDevitt @mkatemcd http://www.marykatemcdevitt.com
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What is a big shot except a little shot that kept on shooting. We have affiliates in Paxtonia pennsylvania. http://ihid.us?i=pz1
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View All Pennsylvania Questions (13) | Ask a QuestionIs Moonshine legal in Pennsylvania? (3 Answers)No, 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 ... read moreDoes anyone know if the poconos is in Pennsylvania or New York? (1 Answer)The Poconos are a mountain chain in Northeastern Pennsylvania. You can read more about them here: http://www.800poconos.com/ http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ce/Poconos_view-2.JPG/800px-Poconos_view-2.JPG http://www.800poconos.com/images/pageheaders/aboutpoconomountains_ss.jpg read moreWhere Can I Buy A Discount Wedding Gown In Western Pennsylvania? (1 Answer)Arnella'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 moreWhere can I find a free Pennsylvania state tax return online? (2 Answers)Here 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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