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Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 colonies. It was founded by William Penn as a safe place for his fellow Quakers. Pennsylvania’s capital, Philadelphia, was the place of the first and second Continental Congresses in 1774 and 1775, the latter of which produced the Declaration of Independence and gave fuel to the American Revolution. The meaning of the city’s name is “the city of brotherly love.” Today, the nickname of Pennsylvania is “The Keystone State”.

When it comes to climate, the state experiences cold winters and humid summers. People of Pennsylvania mostly speak English. Some other languages that are also spoken are Spanish, German, and Chinese.

Pennsylvania has a robust economic system as well. It is home to the first nationally chartered bank under the 1863 National Banking Act. It is further backed by its agricultural produce. Among the top yields of the state are mushrooms, apples, Christmas trees, and layer chickens. It is also ranked 8th in the nation for winemaking. Pennsylvania is the nation's top mushroom grower. It has 68 mushroom farms that produce 63 percent of the country's white mushrooms.

There are over 500 public school districts in Pennsylvania. These districts contained thousands of private schools, as well as publicly-funded colleges and universities. In addition, there are over 100 private institutions of higher education located within the state.

For recreation, it has a plethora of activities and places to go to. Pennsylvania is home to the nation's first zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo. All 121 state parks in Pennsylvania are free to enter. It also has various theme parks that are a popular option for everyone to have some fun. Lastly, there are several famous music festivals that take place in Pennsylvania every year. These include Musikfest and NEARfest in Bethlehem, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Creation Festival, the Great Allentown Fair, and Purple Door.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, abbreviated as PennDOT, is the body responsible for ensuring a smooth and safe system of transportation within Pennsylvania.

Additionally, the state has rich wildlife, and a great amount of hunting opportunities. Pennsylvania’s mammals include black bears, elk, red foxes, and white-tailed deer. Golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and redheaded woodpeckers are among the famous birds, while reptiles such as eastern spiny softshell turtles, northern coal skinks, and venomous eastern Massasauga rattlesnakes are profusely seen on land. Amphibians Allegheny Mountain dusky salamanders and Valley and Ridge salamanders are also present in the area.

Pennsylvania is also widely famous for its coal mining. In fact, it has the largest reserve of anthracite coal in the nation. This kind of coal is known for being exceptionally pure and hard. This makes it very valuable for energy production.

Pennsylvania is renowned for its handmade pretzels, which were brought by German settlers to the area. The state is also known as the "Snack Food Capital of the World," as its snack food and confectionery industries make more than $5.1 billion every year.

The EPA recommends that homeowners in Pennsylvania test for radon every two years. Radonova’s user-friendly radon gas test kits provide accurate results so you can feel confident about measuring the radon levels in your home.