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Pennsylvania State Flag

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Pennsylvania's official flag was adopted in 1907. The flag has a deep blue background. In the center are two harnessed draft horses surrounding a shield picturing a ship, a plow, and 3 sheaves of wheat. Above is a bald eagle. Below are a stalk of corn, an olive branch, and a draped red ribbon that reads,"VIRTUE, LIBERTY, AND INDEPENDENCE."



State Capital: Harrisburg


Largest City: Philadelphia


Entered Union: December 12, 1787


Status: Pennsylvania was the 2nd state in the USA and the 33rd biggest state


State Flower: Mountain laurel


State Tree: Eastern hemlock


State Bird: Ruffed grouse


State Song: Pennsylvania, lyrics by Eddie Khoury, music by Ronnie Bonner


State Nickname: Keystone State


State Motto: "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence"


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


Origin of the Name: This state was named to honor Admiral William Penn and his son, William Penn, Pennsylvania's founder.



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