Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a Middle Atlantic State bordered by New York to the north, New Jersey to the east, Maryland to the south, and Ohio to the west. It is the fifth most populous state after California, Texas, New York, and Florida. The state has plenty of natural resources and a varied landscape, which includes the Appalachian Mountains, the Allegheny Mountains, and the Pocono Mountains.

William Penn, a Quaker and the state's founder, guaranteed religious freedom to everyone. That's the reason the Quakers first fled to Pennsylvania in 1681; they wanted to escape religious persecution. Philadelphia, the state's largest city, is known as the "City of Brotherly Love" because of Penn's religious tolerance. The state's four most populous cities are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie. The state capital is Harrisburg.

The state is a leader in the production of iron and steel, as well as a leader in wholesale and service trade. Most of the country's anthracite (hard) coal and a significant amount of bituminous (soft) coal are mined in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh, the state's second largest city, is a major steel producer.

Pennsylvania is certainly a U.S. states international students can count on to deliver a top-notch American study abroad experience! With an abundance of historic, cultural, and scenic attractions to be discovered, including the two major U.S. cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers plenty of incentives that will encourage international students to explore the world beyond the classroom.

List of colleges and universities in Pennsylvania

Official Website of the State of Pennsylvania

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