Cities of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lies in the northeastern United States, between the Atlantic coastal states and the Midwest. Its capital is Harrisburg, on the Susquehanna River, while Philadelphia in the east is by far the largest city in the state. On this map you fly past real cities like Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh in the west, and places such as Allentown, Erie on Lake Erie and Scranton. You will also see rivers like the Schuylkill River, the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River — which meet at Pittsburgh — and the rolling Appalachian Mountains and Pocono Mountains. Hop in the helicopter and explore Pennsylvania at your own pace. It is a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn to place the cities, rivers and mountains of this northeastern state.
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What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg, located on the Susquehanna River in the south of the state. Harrisburg is a relatively small city; the much larger cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are better known, but the state's government sits in Harrisburg.
What is the largest city in Pennsylvania?
The largest city in Pennsylvania is Philadelphia, located in the east of the state. Philadelphia played a key role in American independence and is far larger than the capital, Harrisburg. The second city is Pittsburgh in the west.
Which rivers meet at Pittsburgh?
At Pittsburgh, in the west of Pennsylvania, the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River meet to form the Ohio River. In the east the Schuylkill River flows through Philadelphia. The rolling Appalachian Mountains run through the state.
What is the most fun way to learn the cities of Pennsylvania?
The most fun way to learn the cities of Pennsylvania is to place them on the map yourself. In Toponauts you fly a helicopter past Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and drop them in the right spot — playful, at your own pace and completely free.