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Pennsylvania  

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  • Pennsylvania is officially known as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and its capital is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania is nicknamed the “Keystone State” because of its central location among the original 13 states. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Pennsylvania]

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