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Pennsylvania's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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PA is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Pennsylvania. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with PA — match the code to the state.

Why PA?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code PA takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Pennsylvania.

Quick facts

USPS code
PA
Capital
Harrisburg
Largest city
Philadelphia
Region
Northeast
Admitted to Union
1787
Nickname
Keystone State
Electoral votes
19
Bordering states
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia

Other Pennsylvania games

→ Pennsylvania · Place the State→ Pennsylvania · State Capitals Quiz→ Pennsylvania · State Flag Quiz→ Pennsylvania · State Nickname Quiz

More about Pennsylvania

→ Pennsylvania state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Pennsylvania's abbreviation?

PA.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Pennsylvania quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Pennsylvania appears in every Statedoku mini-game.