West
Virginia
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Territory (land area) |
24,078 sq miles = 62,361 sq kms (Ranks 41st among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
1816856 |
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Admitted: |
June 20, 1863, as the 35th state of
the US |
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Capital: |
Charleston |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Charleston |
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Abbreviation: |
WV |
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Nickname: |
The Mountain State |
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Region: |
The
South |