Pennsylvania

 
Capitol: Harrisburg


Became the 2nd state
to enter the union on
Dec. 12, 1787


State flower: mountain laurel

State bird: ruffed grouse

State song: "Pennsylvania"

State tree: hemlock

State motto: "Virtue, liberty, and independence"


Nickname: "The Keystone State"


Size in land area: 44,817 square miles


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