The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɨlˈveɪnjə/), often colloquially referred to as PA (its postal abbreviation, which supersedes the archaic Penn., Penna., and Pa. as common abbreviations) by natives and Northeasterners, is a state located in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and a water border with Ontario to the north, and New Jersey to the east. The state's four most populous cities are, respectively, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie. The state capital is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania has been known as the Keystone State since 1802, based in part upon its central location among the original Thirteen Colonies forming the United States, and also in part because of the number of important American documents signed in the state (such as the Declaration of Independence). It was also a keystone state economically, having both the industry common to the North (making such wares as Conestoga wagons and rifles) and the agriculture common to the South (producing feed, fiber, food, and tobacco). Pennsylvania has 51 mi of coastline along Lake Erie and 57 mi of shoreline along the Delaware Estuary. (via Wikipedia)
Capital:
Harrisburg
Language:
English 90.7%
Pennsylvania Dutch
Largest City:
Philadelphia
Latitude:
39°43′ N to 42°16′ N
Longitude:
74°41′ W to 80°31′ W
Land Area:
116,074
Time Zone:
Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Elevation Lowest Point:
0
0
Governor:
Edward G. Rendell (D)
Highest Point:
Mount Davis
Median Income:
US$48,562
Lieutenant Governor:
Joseph B. Scarnati III (R)
Full Name:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lowest Point:
Delaware River
Admittance Date:
Dec 12, 1787
Representatives:
12 Democrats, 7 Republicans
Senators:
Arlen Specter (D)
Bob Casey, Jr. (D)
Demonym:
Pennsylvanian
Name:
Pennsylvania
Motto:
Virtue, Liberty and Independence
Elevation Highest Point:
3,213
979
Total Area:
119,283
Area of Inland Water:
1,239
3,208
Also Known As:
Keystone State; Quaker State;
Coal State; Oil State; State of Independence
Website:
www.pa.gov
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