Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Population: 12,281,054

Entered the Union: December 12, 1787

As the 2nd state

Motto: Virtue, liberty, and independence

Nickname: Keystone State

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.