Fun facts about Philadelphia
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Philadelphia was named by William Penn, which means 'brotherly love' in Greek.
Philadelphia
United States
Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025.
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The Liberty Bell was hidden under the floorboards of a church for nine months during the British occupation of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
United States
Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025.
From the “History” section
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Philadelphia was the largest city and busiest port in British America by the 1750s.
Philadelphia
United States
Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025.
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Philadelphia's geographic center is located at approximately 40° 0′ 34″ north latitude.
Philadelphia
United States
Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025.
From the “Geography” section
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The city encompasses 142.71 square miles, of which 134.18 square miles is land.
Philadelphia
United States
Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: 颐园居 · CC BY-SA 4.0