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| Capital: | Harrisburg | Largest City: | Philadelphia |
| Demonym: | Pennsylvanian | Population: | Ranked 6th in the US 12,281,054 |
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A bit about Pennsylvania
About Pennsylvania
Nickname: Keystone State
Of the original 13 American colonies, six were above Pennsylvania and six were below. Pennsylvania's strength held the colonies together like "keystone" of an arch.
Meaning: Penn's Woods
Pennsylvania was named after Admiral William Penn's father.
Historical Facts:
* The Declaration of Independence and Constitution were both written in Philadelphia.
* York, Pennsylvania was the first capital of the United States.
* Betsy Ross made the first contemporary American flag in Philadelphia.
State Motto: Virtue, Liberty, Independence
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