Pennsylvania The Keystone State
(“Virtue, Liberty, and Independence”)
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State Facts ❑ State Bird : Ruffed grouse ❑ State Animal : White-tailed Deer ❑ State Dog : Great Dane ❑ State Insect : Firefly ❑ State Fish : Brook Trout ❑ State Flower : Mountain Laurel ❑ State Tree : Eastern Hemlock
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Geography
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Highest Point- Mount Davis, 3,213 ft. (979 m) Lowest Point- Sea Level, along the Delaware River Area- 45,302 sq. mi. (117,332 sq. km) Rank in Area Among the States- Thirty-third
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State Nicknames
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Keystone State Quaker State
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Population
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Pennsylvania has a population of 12,281,054 people Philadelphia is the most populated city in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Ranks 6th
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State Flag
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Pennsylvania's state flag is composed of a blue field, a horse on either side of the coat of arms, an eagle on top, and a scroll at the bottom that reads Virtue, Liberty, and Independence.
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Natural Resources
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The most abundant resource found in the state is coal. Some natural resources from mining are copper, zinc, and iron ore. Other natural resources are sand, gravel, and fertile soil.
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Communication
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The first newspaper was titled American Weekly Mercury Other forms of communication are telephone and radio
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Agriculture
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The states largest crop is mushrooms Other crops grown are tabacco,apples,and strawberries Animals raised in the state are rabit, deer, and ground hog
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Manufacturing
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My state manufactures coins, Hershey chocolate, and cement The most manufactured product is steel
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Heritage, Religion, and Politics
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The largest religious group is the Quakers Today, the state primarily votes for the Democratic Party