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

2. 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) 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 1.Punxsutawney Phil dictates winter’s timeline each year on Groundhog’s Day (February 2 nd ) 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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