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Pennsylvania on the US map
Pennsylvania is located in the Northeast region of the United States — specifically the mid atlantic subregion. With an area ranking of #33 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Pennsylvania in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg. The largest city by population is Philadelphia. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
Pennsylvania shares land borders with 6 other US states: Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York.
Pennsylvania also shares an international border with Canada — part of the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #33 of 50
- Population: over 10 million
- Coastline: great_lakes
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Pennsylvania appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Pennsylvania shares borders with 6 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Pennsylvania appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Pennsylvania located?
Pennsylvania is in the Northeast region of the United States. Its capital is Harrisburg and its largest city is Philadelphia. The state ranks #33 of 50 by total area.
What states border Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania borders Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York. That's 6 bordering states in total.
Is Pennsylvania on the coast?
Yes, Pennsylvania has coastline on the great_lakes.
What time zone is Pennsylvania in?
Pennsylvania observes Eastern Time.
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