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arrow Capital City Harrisburg (metro pop.) 652,263;
(city pop.) 47,164 (2006 est.)

arrow Population (State) 12,429,616 (2006 proj.)
(6th)

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arrow Pennsylvania Quarter The Pennsylvania quarter, the 2nd quarter in the 50 State Quarters® Program series, features the statue "Commonwealth", an outline of the state, the state motto, "Virtue, Liberty, Independence" and a keystone.

The statue "Commonwealth" is an allegorical female figure. Her right arm is extended as a gesture of kindness and her left arm holds a ribbon mace symbolizing justice. The keystone image honors the state's nickname.

Pennsylvania became the Nation's second state on December 12, 1787.

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arrow Largest Cities (by population) Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton

arrow Name Pennsylvania was named by William Penn and King Charles II in 1681. Penn suggested Sylvania, meaning woodland. The King added Penn to sylvania in honor of Penn's father, Admiral William Penn.

arrow Statehood December 12, 1787 (2nd state)

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