Pennsylvania State Information – Symbols, Capital, Constitution, Flags, Maps, Songs

Quick Facts

Capital City: Harrisburg

Abbreviation: PA

Population (2019):. 12,773,801; Rank: 6 of 50 | Population Quick Facts

Region: Northeast

Admission to Statehood: December 12, 1787 (2nd State)

State Motto: Virtue, Liberty, and Independence

State Nickname: Keystone State

Origin of State Name: Named in honor of Admiral William Penn, father of the state’s founder, William Penn.

Sports Teams: Find the best High School, College, League, and Professional sports teams of Pennsylvania State

Bordering States: The State of Pennsylvania has 6 neighbors namely, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey , New York, Ohio and West Virginia. | List of US Regions

Area Codes: 215, 267, 412, 484, 570, 610, 717, 724, 814, 878

Zip Codes: Pennsylvania Zip Codes

Famous People: Find out all the information about the famous people born in Pennsylvania

State Symbols

Bird: Ruffled Grouse | List of State Birds

Flag: Pennsylvania’s State Flag is composed of a blue field on which is embroidered the State Coat of Arms. The first State Flag bearing the State Coat of Arms was authorized by the General Assembly in 1799. An act of the General Assembly of June 13, 1907, standardized the flag and required that the blue field match the blue of Old Glory. Get this Flag

Flower: Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latiflolia) | Other State Flowers

Soil: Hazleton

Song: Pennsylvania Written and Composed by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner

Tree: Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) | Other State Trees

Quarter: Commonwealth statue, state outline, keystone Pennsylvania Quarter | List of State Quarters

Geography

Pennsylvania on a map

Area:

Area: 46,058 sq.mi (119,290 sq.km.), 33rd
Land: 44,820 sq.mi. (116,083 sq.km.), 32nd
Water: 1,239 sq.mi. (3,209 sq.km.), 28th
Great Lakes: 749 sq.mi. (1,940 sq.km.), 7th
Shoreline: 89 mi. (143 km.), 24th

Highest Point: Mt. Davis ; 3,213 feet, (979 m.) 33rd tallest

Lowest Point: Pennsylvania; sea level, tied for 3rd lowest

Geographic Center: Centre, 2.5 miles southwest of Bellefonte

Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Pennsylvania , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.

City Guide: Visit Pennsylvania City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.

National Parks:

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site

First State National Historical Park (DE, PA)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Independence National Historical Park

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Steamtown National Historic Site

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Location:

Absolute Center: 40°53.8’N / 77°44.8’W
Relative Center: Centre, 2.5 miles southwest of Bellefonte
Distance Between U.S. Cities

State Government

Governor: Tom Wolf (D)

Senators: Pat Toomey (R) Robert P. Casey (D)

Representatives: House, Senate

Constitution: Pennsylvania’s Constitution

Electoral College Votes: 20 votes

Government Offices Directory: Find all information here at the Pennsylvania government offices directory

Vital Records: Find out all the information about the vital records for the state of Pennsylvania

Economy

- Agriculture: Dairy products, poultry, cattle, nursery stock, mushrooms, hogs, hay.
- Industry: Food processing, chemical products, machinery, electric equipment, tourism.
White Pages: Pennsylvania White Pages