Pennsylvania was the 2nd state to join the United States of America. Pennsylvania officially became a state on December 12, 1787. The capital city is Harrisburg, but the largest city is Philadelphia.
Here are some official state symbols to help you get to know Pennsylvania better.
- State Abbreviation - PA
- State Nickname - Keystone State
- State Bird - Ruffed grouse
- State Fish - Brook trout
- State Tree - Eastern hemlock
- State Flower - Mountain laurel
- State Mammal - White-tailed deer
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Did you know that Pennsylvania is the 33rd biggest state in the USA? The territory spans 46,058 square miles.