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West Virginia sees it’s peak seasons in the summer and winter
months. West Virginia’s summers are a bit less hectic and pricey
than it’s more easterly namesake, but never the less many visitors
prefer planning their trips during the marginally less crowded and expensive
spring off-season. Winter, on the other hand, has a lively ski season,
and those hoping to hit the slopes would be wise to plan ahead just
in case. Fall presents a nice alternative for visiting West Virginia
as the mountains display lovely fall colors.
State Abbreviation: WV
State Capital: Charleston
Largest City: Charleston
Area: 24,231 square miles (the 41st biggest state in
the USA)
West Virginia Population: 1,815,354 (as of 2004)
Major Industries: mining, livestock, chemical manufacturing,
glass products, tourism
West Virginia Rivers: Ohio River, Guyandotte River,
Greenbrier River, New River
West Virginia Lakes: Tygart Lake, Bluestone Lake
Highest Point: Spruce Knob - 4,863 feet above sea level
Lowest Point: Potomac River - 240 feet above sea level
Origin of the Name: named for Queen Elizabeth I of
England, the “Virgin Queen”
State Nickname: Mountain State
State Motto: Mountaineers are always free
State Song: West Virginia My Home, The West Virginia
Hills, This Is My West Virginia
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