This Mid-Atlantic State borders 6 other states, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, New York and West Virginia and has no coastline. The capital city is Harrisburg and the largest metropolitan area is Philadelphia. Other prominent cities include Pittsburgh and Erie.
Forests cover over three-fifth of the state and the Hemlock is the official state tree.
Pennsylvania has several physical areas including sandy plains on the Atlantic coastal areas, as well as mountain ranges and plateaus through the rest of the state. The three major rivers flowing through the state of Pennsylvania are the Susquehanna, the Ohio, and the Delaware Rivers. Major natural attractions in Pennsylvania include the vast Allegheny National Forest and the Pocono Mountains. Travel50.Com Home . Copyright and Disclaimer 1999, iPrime.