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Facts
| Also Known As | Keystone State • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Capital | Harrisburg |
| Population1 | (2020) 13,002,700; (2024 est.) 13,078,751 |
| Governor | Josh Shapiro (Democrat) |
| Date Of Admission | Dec. 12, 17872 |
| U.S. Senators | David McCormick (Republican) • John Fetterman (Democrat) |
| State Nickname | Keystone State |
| State Motto | “Virtue, Liberty, and Independence” |
| State Bird | ruffed grouse |
| State Flower | mountain laurel |
| State Song | “Pennsylvania” |
| Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives | 17 (of 435) |
| Time Zone | Eastern (GMT − 5 hours) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 119,280 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 46,054 |
| 1Excluding military abroad.2Original state; date shown is that of ratification of Constitution. | |
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