Capital: Harrisburg.

Governor: Mark Schweiker (R, to January 2003).

Population: 12,281,054.

Land area: 44,817 (square miles)

Entered the Union: December 12, 1787 as the 2nd state.

Motto: Virtue, liberty, and independence.

Nicknames: Keystone State.

Flower: Mountain laurel.

Bird: Ruffed grouse.

Song: "Pennsylvania".

Sports Teams: Philadelphia 76ers (Men's Basketball), Philadelphia Eagles (Football), Pittsburgh Steelers (Football), Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball), Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball), Philadelphia Flyers (Hockey), Pittsburgh Penguins (Hockey).

Origin of Name: In honor of Adm. Sir. William Penn, father of William Penn. It means Penn's Woodland.

Major Industries: The primary metal industries, production of non-electrical machinery, and chemicals.

Historical Sites: The Gettysburg National Military Park, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

Points of Interest: The Pennsylvania Dutch region, the Eisenhower farm near Gettysburg, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Bordering States: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.