About Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is rich in historic tradition and lore, with many of the major events that shaped the United States taking place within its borders.
From 1776 to 1800 Philadelphia was the capital of the United States, and both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were drafted and signed there.
It is also home to Valley Forge and Gettysburg, sites of famous battles from the Revolutionary and Civil wars respectively.
Besides all the history, Pennsylvania is home to beautiful mountains, forests, and agricultural regions. The 8 million acres of farmland that litter the countryside are the backbone of the state’s economy. They produce a variety of crops and goods such as corn, potatoes, fruit, maple syrup, and Christmas trees.
The Pennsylvania crime rate is lower than the national average. They have lower rates of both violent crimes and property crimes, but have a much higher rate of crimes per square mile than the national average at 62 (national median is 39).
Pennsylvania also has one of the lowest rates of hate crimes in the nation, with much lower rates of race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and disability related crimes than the national averages.
