Pennsylvania Facts
Population
Pennsylvania population: 12,281,054
Population rank among states: 6th
Population density: 266.7 persons/mile

Basic Facts
Nickname: Keystone State
Motto: Virtue, Liberty and Independence
Flag: A blue field on which is embroidered the State Coat of Arms
Gained Statehood: December 12, 1787
Capital: Harrisburg
Counties: 67
Municipalities: 2,567
State Animal: Whitetail Deer
State Bird: Ruffed Grouse
State Flower: Mountain Laurel
State Tree: Hemlock
State Dog: Great Dane
State Fish: Brook Trout
State Insect: Firefly
State Beverage: Milk
State Fossil: Phacops Rana
State Flagship: U.S. Brig Niagra

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