Pennsylvania is a state in the northeastern United States and one of the 13 original American colonies. The metallurgical, engineering, and mining industries play an important role in the state’s economy. The most famous cities are Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The name of the state is often collapsed into Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania.
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Basic Information About Pennsylvania
- State Name: Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- State Abbreviation: PA
- Capital: Harrisburg
- Largest City: Philadelphia
- Area: 119,283 km2 (33rd largest U.S. state)
- Population: 12,801,989 (5th most populous U.S. state)
- Time Zone: EST (UTC-5), summer EDT (UTC-4)
- More Information: Speed Limits in Pennsylvania, Current Time in Pennsylvania, Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
What to See in the state of Pennsylvania
- The site of the Battle of Gettysburg
- Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia
- Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center
- PNC Park Baseball Stadium
- Presque Isle State Park
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Gettysburg Museum of History
- Longwood Gardens
- Hershey Park Amusement Park
- Eastern State Penitentiary
For tips on other sights and places of interest in Pennsylvania, post them in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Pennsylvania
Date of Pennsylvania’s Entry into the Union
December 12, 1787 (2nd in order)
Pennsylvania state nickname
Keystone State
The Highest Mountain in Pennsylvania
Mount Davis (979 metres)
Rivers in Pennsylvania
- Ohio River (1,579 km)
- Susquehanna River (747 km)
- Allegheny River (523 km)
- Delaware River (484 km)
- West Branch Susquehanna River (391 km)
Airports in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Harrisburg International Airport
- Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
Pennsylvania Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles
- MLB (baseball): Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates
- MLS (soccer): Philadelphia Union
- NHL (ice hockey): Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins
- NBA (basketball): Philadelphia 76ers
Universities of Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Drexel University
- Lehigh University
ZIP Codes
15001-19640
Pennsylvania Weather
Pennsylvania is characterized by very cold winters and rainy summers. The average temperature in July is around 20-25 °C in most of the state, while in winter it usually ranges from -7 °C to +5 °C.
The warmest temperatures in the state are around Philadelphia, the coldest in the Appalachian Mountains.
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Largest Cities in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | 1,587,829 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 302,571 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Allentown | 122,827 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Erie | 97,176 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Reading | 89,978 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Upper Darby | 83,566 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Scranton | 79,166 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Bethlehem | 77,755 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Bensalem | 49,528 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Lancaster | 59,698 | Show on Map |
Pennsylvania Food Prices
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $8.00
- Restaurant Draft Beer (0.5L): $5.00
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $3.92
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.90
- Milk (1 l): $1.08
- Bread (500 g): $2.83
- Rice (1 kg): $3.51
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.56
- Cheese (1 kg): $8.39
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $9.12
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $14.17
- Apples (1 kg): $5.64
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.74
- Oranges (1 kg): $3.78
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $4.76
- Potatoes (1 kg): $4.60
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $2.13
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $3.26
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $10.70
Grocery prices in Philadelphia effective January 2021. Take these as a guide, prices vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Pennsylvania
- Electric locomotive:PRR 4859
- Insect: lightning bug
- Hymn: Pennsylvania
- Flower: Wide-leaved mumot
- Motto: “Virtue, Liberty, and Independence” (“Virtue, Liberty, and Independence”)
- Drink: milk
- Steam locomotive: K4s 1361 and K4s 3750
- Dog: dog
- Fish: American whitefish
- Tree: Canadian tree
- Flagship: USS Niagara
- Animal: White-tailed deer
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