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- Capital: Harrisburg
- Population: 12,281,054
- Entered the Union: December 12, 1787
- As the: 2nd state
- Motto: Virtue, liberty, and independence
- Nickname: Keystone State
- State abbreviation/Postal code: Pa./PA
- Governor: Ed Rendell, D (to Jan. 2011)
- Lieut. Governor: Catherine Baker Knoll, D (to Jan. 2011)
- Senators: Bob Casey, D (to Jan. 2013); Arlen Specter, R (to Jan. 2011)
- U.S. Representatives: 19
- Secy. of the Commonwealth: Pedro Cortes, D (at the pleasure of the governor)
- Executive Deputy State Treasurer: Anthony E. Wagner
- Atty. General: Tom Corbett, R (to Jan. 2009)
- Entered Union (rank): Dec. 12, 1787 (2)
- Present constitution adopted: 1968
- 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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