Capital: Harrisburg
Largest City: Philadelphia
Abbreviation: PA
Joined the Union: December 12, 1787
Nickname: The Keystone State

The Keystone State has lived up to its nickname, forging its place as one of the nation’s most instrumental and important places. Historically, it’s the birthplace of the nation and a cultural heavyweight, home to legends like the Liberty Bell and Hershey’s chocolate. An industrial west is powered by Pittsburgh – a striking city in its own right – an agrarian center is where one finds strong Amish influence and railroading lore, and an urbanized east is centered on Philly and its environs.