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Pennsylvania was the 2nd state to be admitted into the Union on Wednesday, December 12, 1787.
Pennsylvania covers 46,058 square miles with a population of 12,281,054 people. Pennsylvania is the 33rd largest state and 6th in most populous. Pennsylvania's highest point is Mount Davis at 3,213 feet above sea level. Mount Davis is located in the 5,685 acre Forbes state forest. Pennsylvania has 51 miles of coastline along Lake Erie and 57 miles of shoreline along the Delaware Estuary.
Pennsylvania's official flag was adopted in 1907. The flag has a deep blue background. In the center are two harnessed draft horses surrounding a shield picturing a ship, a plow, and 3 sheaves of wheat. Above is a bald eagle. Below are a stalk of corn, an olive branch, and a draped red ribbon that reads,"VIRTUE, LIBERTY, AND INDEPENDENCE."
More facts about Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's capital - Harrisburg
Border States - Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia
Nickname: Keystone State - During colonial times Pennsylvania was the middle colony of the original 13 colonies. It held the colonies together like the "keystone" in a window or door arch.
The nation's first oil well was dug at Titusville in 1859, and the mining of iron ore and coal led to the development of the state's steel industry. More recently Pennsylvania's industry has diversified, although the state still leads the country in the production of specialty steel. The service, retail trade, and manufacturing sectors provide the most jobs; Pennsylvania is a leader in the production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, food products, and electronic equipment.
Pennsylvania's 58,000 farms (occupying nearly 8 million acres) are the backbone of the state's economy, producing a wide variety of crops. Leading commodities are dairy products, cattle and calves, mushrooms, greenhouse and nursery products, poultry and eggs, a variety of fruits, sweet corn, potatoes, maple syrup, and Christmas trees.
Pennsylvania's rich heritage draws billions of tourist dollars annually. Among the chief attractions are theGettysburg National Military Park, Valley ForgeNational Historical Park, IndependenceNational Historical Park in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Dutchregion, the Eisenhower farm near Gettysburg, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Ohiopyle State Park, located in Fayette County in Pennsylvania, is one of the largest state parks in all of Pennsylvania. With its beautiful scenery and many outdoor acitivites, Ohiopyle State Park is one of the most visited state parks in the United States.
Worlds End State Park is in a narrow S-shaped valley of the Loyalsock Creek just south of Forksville, Sullivan County. The scenery is spectacular, especially the June mountain laurel and fall foliage. Canyon Vista, reached via Mineral Spring and Cold Run roads, provides outstanding views.
About half of Worlds End State Park is open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, grouse, squirrel, bear and turkey.
The over 20 miles of hiking trails of Worlds End State Park are mostly rocky with steep sections that climb the surrounding mountains. Hikers should wear proper footgear and be extra cautious in the winter and spring when trail surfaces can be frozen or icy.
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