Pennsylvania: Not Quite an Island, But Landlocked for Sure!
Ah, Pennsylvania. Home of cheesesteaks, Hershey's kisses, and, well, a whole lot of borders! That's right, Pennsylvania isn't exactly a party animal when it comes to coastlines (sorry, no beach getaways here). But what it lacks in ocean views, it makes up for in a surprisingly social life – with a whopping six states as neighbors!
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So, You Wanna Know Who Pennsylvania Hangs Out With?
Let's get down to brass tacks, shall we? Here's the lowdown on Pennsylvania's border buddies:
- To the North: New York. You know, the state with the giant apple (not to be confused with the Big PX, which is a whole different kind of shopping adventure).
- To the East: New Jersey. Bruce Springsteen's neck of the woods, and apparently a big fan of sharing the Delaware River with Pennsylvania.
- To the South(east): This one's a two-fer! Delaware and Maryland both cuddle up next to Pennsylvania. Think of it as a Mid-Atlantic snuggle party.
- To the West: Ohio. Home of astronauts, Neil Armstrong himself trained there! Maybe Pennsylvania was hoping to hitch a ride on a rocket ship to escape its landlocked fate.
- To the Southwest: West Virginia. Mountain mama, take me home, country roads... right through Pennsylvania, apparently.
Bonus Fun Fact: Pennsylvania also has a little sprinkle of Canadian border action, thanks to the great Lake Erie up north.
Don't Be a Borderline Case: Remember These Names!
Okay, so memorizing six states might seem a bit much. But hey, at least you'll impress your friends at the next trivia night! Here's a handy trick:
Tip: Break it down — section by section.
- New York for North (come on, that was easy!)
- New Jersey for East (because New comes before Jersey, alphabetically)
- Delaware and Maryland for South (because they both start with D and M)
- Ohio for West (because circles are round, and the West is sort of round-ish)
- West Virginia for Southwest (because West comes before Southwest, again, alphabetically)
There you have it! You're no longer a Pennsylvania-border-know-nothing newbie.
Frequently Asked Borderline Questions:
How to sound fancy when talking about Pennsylvania's borders?
Just say Pennsylvania is "contiguous" with its six neighboring states.
QuickTip: Slow scrolling helps comprehension.
How to avoid accidentally driving to Canada?
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Stick to the roads, and you should be fine. But hey, if you do end up in Ontario, poutine is pretty delicious.
How to impress your significant other with Pennsylvania border trivia?
Tip: Read at your own pace, not too fast.
Whip out that "contiguous" word you learned earlier. Bonus points if you can throw in the Canadian border tidbit.
How to plan a road trip that takes you through all of Pennsylvania's bordering states?
Get a good road map and pack your snacks! This could be an epic adventure.
Tip: Be mindful — one idea at a time.
How to convince Pennsylvania to build a giant robot to walk it to the ocean?
This one might be a bit trickier. But hey, stranger things have happened (maybe not literally, but you get the idea).
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