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Pennsylvania · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Pennsylvania as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Pennsylvania's state nickname

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Pennsylvania's nickname is "Keystone State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Pennsylvania in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Keystone State"?

"Keystone State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

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 · USPS Abbreviation→ Pennsylvania · State Flag Quiz

More about Pennsylvania

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

Frequently asked

What is Pennsylvania's nickname?

Keystone State

Is this game free?

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Can I play other Pennsylvania quizzes?

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