Wikijunior:North America/United States/West Virginia

The location of West Virginia

West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Upland South, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia on the southeast, Kentucky on the southwest, Ohio on the northwest, and Pennsylvania and Maryland on the northeast. The capital and largest city is Charleston.

The Flag of West Virginia

History

West Virginia was originally part of Virginia. It became a separate state on 20 June 1861. This date is now known as West Virginia Day.

Geography

People

State Symbols

The state bird is the Northern Cardinal

The state tree is the Sugar Maple

The state animal is the Black Bear

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