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PENNSYLVANIA The Keystone State

PENNSYLVANIA The Keystone State. “Virtue, Liberty & Independence” By: Ms. Lehr. FAST FACTS. Capital: Harrisburg Abbreviation: PA Current Governor: Edward Rendell Electoral votes: 21 Became 2 nd state on December 12, 1787 Population: 12,429,616 (US Census 2005 estimate)

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PENNSYLVANIA The Keystone State

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  1. PENNSYLVANIAThe Keystone State “Virtue, Liberty & Independence” By: Ms. Lehr

  2. FAST FACTS • Capital: Harrisburg • Abbreviation: PA • Current Governor: Edward Rendell • Electoral votes: 21 • Became 2nd state on December 12, 1787 • Population: 12,429,616 (US Census 2005 estimate) • Area: 44,817 square miles

  3. PLACES OF INTEREST 1. Gettysburg National Military Park 2. Hershey Chocolate Factory Tour 3. Philadelphia Zoo

  4. INTERESTING FACTS • Punxsutawney Phil dictates winter’s timeline each year on Groundhog’s Day (February 2nd) 2. 3.

  5. STATE SYMBOLS • State tree: Hemlock • State bird: Ruffed Grouse • State flower: Mountain Laurel • State flag

  6. EXTRAS • 3 Largest PA Cities: (population 2000) Philadelphia, 1,517,550 Pittsburgh, 334,563 Allentown, 106,632

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