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Harrisburg International Airport
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Pennsylvania, a state situated in the Middle Atlantic region of USA is often referred to as a 'Keystone State'. The state was established in 1776, when quaker William Penn established a state on a wooded countryside where he welcomed everyone who believed in God. From a humble beginning, Pennsylvania became a very important colony, in fact, it was one of the thirteen original colonies of Britain. It also became one of the firsts to revolt against the colonial rule. The declaration of independent America was also signed in the Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the largest city of Pennsylvania. The state of Pennsylvania houses some of the most important architectural gems of the eras gone by. Pennsylvania also boasts of having few of the most beautiful places in the USA.
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The sate is filled with natural wonders. Pennsylvania has a shoreline of about 51 Miles along the Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. The state is studded with green forests. There are 20 state forests and one National Forest in Pennsylvania. Besides, there are also 3000 lakes in Pennsylvania out of which 50 are natural and the rest are man made. The cultural heritage of Pennsylvania can be a matter of envy for any other state. The endless number of world class museums are a thing which the state can boast of. The natural beauty of the state, coupled with its rich historical and cultural legacy makes it one of the most favorite tourist destination, globally. For this factor, the state of Pennsylvania needs to be well connected to all major international destinations. All the major cities of Pennsylvania has international airports for handling air traffic both from international as well as domestic destinations. The Major Airports in Pennsylvania are located in cities like, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown.
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