Pennsylvania Map

Description: This map shows states boundaries, lake Erie, the state capital, counties, county seats, cities, and towns in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is a commonwealth and state located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by New York to the north, New Jersey to the east, Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, and Ohio to the west. The capital is Harrisburg, and the largest city is Philadelphia.

The province was founded in 1681 when King Charles II granted a land charter to William Penn. It was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and played a central role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.

Philadelphia served as the meeting place for the Continental Congress and was the location where the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the United States Constitution in 1787 were debated and adopted. The state is nicknamed the Keystone State due to its central geographic position among the original colonies and its economic and political importance during that period. Independence Hall in Philadelphia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

As of the 2025 estimate, Pennsylvania had a population of approximately 13 million. Its geography includes the Appalachian Mountains running through the center of the state. Major industries include manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and healthcare.

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