Did You Know?
Pennsylvania is home to the first zoo in the U.S.
Fun Places
Pennsylvania has parks, museums, and more.
Famous Food
People love cheese steaks and pretzels.
What Pennsylvania Does
Pennsylvania has farms that grow food.
It has big cities with lots of jobs.
People visit for fun and to learn.
It has rivers for boats and fish.
There are parks for kids to play.
Pennsylvania has rich history to share.
More About Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was made a state in 1787. It has a lot of old buildings and places. Many people came here for a new start.
Every day, people in Pennsylvania work, go to school, and have fun. The state helps with jobs and schools.
Pennsylvania has cool facts. It is home to the first zoo and the first college in the U.S. There is always more to learn!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Pennsylvania"] --> B["Commonwealth of Pennsylvania"]
A --> C["Borders: Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Ontario, New York, New Jersey"]
A --> D["Most populous city: Philadelphia"]
A --> E["State capital: Harrisburg"]
A --> F["Population: Over 13 million (2020)"]
A --> G["Largest metro area: Philadelphia metropolitan area"]
A --> H["Second-largest metro area: Greater Pittsburgh"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Commonwealth:A political community or state.
Metropolitan statistical area:A region that includes a large city and its surrounding areas.
Population density:The number of people living in a certain area.
Census:An official count of the people in a place.
Appalachian:Related to the Appalachian Mountains or the region around them.
