Pennsylvania
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Pennsylvania was established in 1681 by a land grant to William Penn, fostering religious tolerance. Philadelphia hosted the First and Second Continental Congresses, pivotal in the American Revolution. The Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War, occurred within its borders.
Statistics
Area
119,283.00 km²
Population
13,002,700