Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania is a state of the United States of America. The state has given its name to the Pennsylvanian time period in geology. The state was founded as a colony by William Penn, and the name is from "Penn's Woods" which when translated into Latin is 'pennsylvania'. It was originally founded as a place of religious freedom for Quakers.

Pennsylvania is bordered on the north and northeast by New York, on the east, across the Delaware River by New Jersey, on the south by Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia, on the west by Ohio, and on the northwest by Lake Erie. The Delaware, Susquehanna, Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio Rivers are the major rivers of the state. The capital is Harrisburg. As of 2000, the population was 12,281,054.

Pennsylvania's government is unique as it was based on consensus rather than voting.

Pennsylvania was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.

Counties

For the 67 Pennsylvania counties see List of Pennsylvania counties

Major Cities:

Pennsylvania is also the site of Gettysburg, the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, the major battle of the American Civil War, and of the Gettysburg National Cemetery.

Colleges and Universities

Professional Sports Teams

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