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Pennsylvania is a large area which covers 46,058 square miles with a population of 12,281,054 people. Since Pennsylvania is so vast it can be hard to decide what area is best for you. There are four main sections of Pennsylvania. The sections are southeastern, northeastern, western and central section. Each section is different to help you figure out what area is best for you and your family.

The Southeastern section includes many areas. It has the Delaware Valley which mainly contains the Philadelphia Metro Area. The southeastern section also includes the Pennsylvania Piedmont and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The Piedmont area is mainly agriculture. The Pennsylvania Dutch area has a high percentage of Amish, Mennonite and “Fancy Dutch” inhabitants. You also find the Lehigh Valley in the southeastern section. This area is located along the Lehigh River and is mainly the Allentown Metro Area.

The Northeastern section of Pennsylvania has the mountainous area of Pennsylvania. The mountains are the Pocono Mountains, the Endless Mountains, and mining areas for anthracite coal. The Poconos region is a popular recreational area for visitors. The Coal Region is in the central Appalachian Mountains. This area has the largest area of anthracite coal found in the Americas. Wyoming Valley is also in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The valley includes Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

The Central section includes the Susquehanna area around the Susquehanna River. And the Happy Valley .The Pennsylvania State University is located in the Happy Valley area. You also will find The Cumberland Valley in the Central section of Pennsylvania. The Cumberland Valley is a region that is between South Mountain and the Blue Ridge. The main counties are Cumberland and Franklin.

Western Pennsylvania includes the Laurel Highlands between the Laurel and Chestnut ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. The Western Pennsylvania section also includes the Pittsburgh Metro Area and the Allegheny National Forest.