Geography:
- Area: 45,888 square miles; width: 310 miles (east to west) 180 miles
(north to south)
- Geographic center: Centre County, home of Penn State University
- Highest point: Mt. Davis, Somerset County 3,213 feet
- Lowest point: Delaware River
- Largest County: Lycoming County. Bradford County is second in size.
Largest Cities in
Pennsylvania:
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Allentown, Scranton
Did You Know?
Truckers surveyed by Overdrive Magazine
have rated Pennsylvania roads
the most improved in the nation especially
Interstate 80.
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You know you are in Pennsylvania when...
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You can stop along the road to buy fruits, vegetables, or crafts on
the "honor system."
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You think the roads in any other state are smooth.
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Hearing horses clopping down a paved street doesn't bring you to the
window to see what's going on outside.
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You consider Pittsburgh to be "out west," and you know the fastest
way to Philly is the Turnpike.
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When it snows they put cinders on the roads instead of sand.
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You can give directions to Intercourse with a straight face.
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Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with
snow.
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You know the four seasons: Winter, Still Winter, Almost Winter,
and Construction.
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Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway.
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"Vacation" means going to Cedar
Point or Hershey Park for the weekend.
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You measure distance in minutes.
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You know several people who have hit a deer.
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You know several people who have hit deer more than once.
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You've ridden the school bus for an hour each way.
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You think ethanol makes your truck run better.
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Your grandparents drive at 65mph through 13 feet of snow during a raging blizzard, without flinching.
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When traveling and asked where you are from...you say "P-A" ... Do you know of people from any other state that say they are from the
two-letter abbreviation of their state?
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You actually get these jokes.
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While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign:
"Energy efficient vehicle.
Runs on oats and grass.
Caution! Do Not Step on the Exhaust."
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Local FBI Warning In Pennsylvania!
The FBI issued a warning, in a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania newspaper, that they suspect a terrorist may be hiding in the Amish community here. This photo provided the first clue that triggered the investigation.
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Pennsylvania Official Web
Site
www.state.pa.us
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Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
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PAHighways.com
A great site - with LOTS of information
pictures, history, accidents,
construction, lots more!
Pennsylvania Highways tells the history and gives current information on the highway system that is now third worst in the US according to
Overdrive Magazine. Although not affiliated with the PA Turnpike or Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation, interesting site with information about PA highways including how they rank nationally.
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Pennsylvania
Lemon Law
Is your lemon car a pain in the axle? Kimmel & Silverman, the Lemon Law attorneys, can get you a new car or refund at absolutely no cost to you using Auto Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Statutes. We handle all the details. If you're driving a lemon that was obtained in
Pennsylvania and your dealer can't fix it, call 1-800-LEMON-LAW (1-800-536-6652) for 100% cost-free lemon law help. Our Web site
www.LemonLaw.com will provide you with all the information you need to know on your lemon law rights. Read all about the
Pennsylvania Lemon Law and find all the latest car-buying information and consumer websites, in our "Lemon Laws & Links" section.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Public Affairs and Customer Satisfaction
P.O. Box 67676
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676
Phone: 717- 939-9551 Ext. 5830
Fax: 717- 986-9649
Web site: http://www.paturnpike.com
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1st Philadephia Hotels
1st Philadephia Hotels propose a directory of hotels in
Philadephia, Pennsylvania
Web site: www.1stphiladelphiahotels.com
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