State Fast Facts: Pennsylvania
source: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/07/national/main3802825.shtml?source=search_story
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(iStockphoto)Capital: Harrisburg
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Population: 12,281,054
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Governor: Ed Rendell (D, to January 2011)
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Entered the Union: December 12, 1787 as the 2nd state
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Motto: Virtue, liberty, and independence
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Nickname: Keystone state
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Flower: Mountain laurel
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Bird: Ruffed grouse
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Song: Pennsylvania
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Sports Teams: (sport listing policy) Philadelphia 76ers (Men's Basketball); Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers (Football); Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball); Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins (Hockey)
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Origin of Name: In honor of Adm. Sir. William Penn, father of William Penn. It means Penn's Woodland
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Major Industries: Primary Metal Industries, Non-electrical Machinery, Chemicals
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Historical Sites: The Gettysburg National Military Park, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
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Points of Interest: The Pennsylvania Dutch region, the Eisenhower farm near Gettysburg, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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Bordering States: Pennsylvania borders New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.
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Population: 12,281,054
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Governor: Ed Rendell (D, to January 2011)
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Entered the Union: December 12, 1787 as the 2nd state
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Motto: Virtue, liberty, and independence
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Nickname: Keystone state
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Flower: Mountain laurel
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Bird: Ruffed grouse
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Song: Pennsylvania
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Sports Teams: (sport listing policy) Philadelphia 76ers (Men's Basketball); Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers (Football); Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball); Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins (Hockey)
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Origin of Name: In honor of Adm. Sir. William Penn, father of William Penn. It means Penn's Woodland
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Major Industries: Primary Metal Industries, Non-electrical Machinery, Chemicals
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Historical Sites: The Gettysburg National Military Park, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
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Points of Interest: The Pennsylvania Dutch region, the Eisenhower farm near Gettysburg, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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Bordering States: Pennsylvania borders New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.
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