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According to citypopulationreview, Pennsylvania is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by New York to the north, New Jersey to the east, Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, and Ohio to the west. Pennsylvania has an area of 44,817 square miles and a population of 12.8 million people as of 2019. It is one of the most populous states in the country and has a diverse array of cultures that make it an attractive destination for travelers. The capital city is Harrisburg with other major cities including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Allentown, Erie and Reading. Pennsylvania’s landscape ranges from rolling hills in its central region to lowlands along its southeastern coast. The Appalachian Mountains run through its western border while Lake Erie lies on its northern edge. The state also has many rivers that feed into major bodies of water like Lake Erie and Chesapeake Bay forming part of Pennsylvania’s maritime boundary with neighboring states. In addition to its natural beauty, Pennsylvania offers a variety of attractions for visitors such as historic sites like Gettysburg National Military Park and Valley Forge National Historical Park as well as cultural attractions like Philadelphia’s museums and art galleries. There are also many outdoor activities such as skiing at resorts like Camelback Mountain Resort or whitewater rafting on rivers like Youghiogheny River Gorge or Allegheny River Gorge for those seeking an adventure. According to allcitycodes, Pennsylvania is divided into 11 area codes, all of which serve a specific geographic region. The most widely used area code is 215, which covers the Philadelphia metropolitan area and most of southeastern Pennsylvania. This area code includes some of the state’s largest cities such as Philadelphia, Allentown, Reading, and Bethlehem. 570 covers most of northeastern Pennsylvania and includes cities like Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Hazleton, and Stroudsburg. 814 is an overlay for 570 that serves the same geographic region but excludes some rural areas in northeastern Pennsylvania. 717 is another widely used area code that covers most of central Pennsylvania including Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Chambersburg and Carlisle. Other designated area codes include 412 for Pittsburgh; 878 for western Pennsylvania; 484 for Lehigh Valley; 724 for southwestern Pennsylvania; 267 for southeastern Pennsylvania; 484 for eastern Pennsylvania; and 835 for northern Pennsylvania. All these area codes are essential in providing residents with access to local services such as emergency services or medical care. They are also important in helping businesses connect with customers throughout the state by providing a local phone number to call or text from any part of Pennsylvania.