Friday, April 22, 2016

Fun Facts About Pennsylvania

                                                         Fun Facts About Pennsylvania
                                                                  By: Hannah 
    
      Pennsylvania is one of the historic states in the U.S., especially being one of the original thirteen states and having many historic monuments in Gettysburg. Did you know that Pennsylvania's state flag is a square, blue, has the State Coat and Arms on it, has two horses, one on each side, and an America eagle rests on top of the State Coat and Arms. Also, did you know that Pennsylvania's governor is Tom Wolf. Pennsylvania is home to 12.79 million people which makes this state the 33rd largest, the 6th most populous, and the 9th most densely populated state in America. A cool fact about Pennsylvania is that its capitol is Harrisburg. Did you know that Pennsylvania's two nicknames are the Keystone state and the Quaker state but I usually call it the Quaker state. Another cool fact about this state is that it has part of the Appalachian Trail through its middle. A fun fact about Pennsylvania that thin state's motto is Virtue, Liberty, and Independence. Another fun fact about Pennsylvania is that Pennsylvania makes steel and trains. A awesome fact about this state is that it's located in the northern and Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Did you know that Pennsylvania is bordered by six other states: New York to the north; New Jersey to the east; Delaware to the southeast; Maryland to the south; West Virginia to the southwest; and Ohio to the west. Another awesome fact about this state is that it was the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest manufactures of chocolate, Hershey. I hope you enjoyed these fun facts about Pennsylvania.

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