• In 1681 Englishman William Penn, a member of a Christian group called the Quakers, founded the British colony of Pennsylvania.
  • The state ranks as the thirty three in its size. Pennsylvania is the fifth most populous state in the country with the population of 13,011,844.
  • The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
  • The land of Pennsylvania was granted to William Penn, son of Admiral William Penn, who had been given the charter by King Charles II in 1681 to pay a £16,000 debt.
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center updates existing art website to feature the “Legacy Collection” purchased when building first opened in 1993.
  • Pennsylvania time zone and map with current time in the largest cities.
  • State Bird: Ruffed Grouse. State Song: "Pennsylvania". State Dog: Great Dane. National Forest: 1 • State Forests: 20 • State Parks: 116 • State Game Lands: 294.
  • The postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania is PA. With these facts about Pennsylvania, let us learn more about its history, economy, geography, people and more.
  • Pennsylvania also restricts cities and towns from implementing local ordinances to curb gun violence in their communities.
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