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West Virginia is the 35th state of the United States. It lies in the Appalachian region and its neighbors are the U.S. states of Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. A West Virginia Map can work as an absolute guide to make you familiar with the various tourist attractions and major places of interest in the state of WV. By area, it is the 41st biggest state in the country. The capital and biggest city is Charleston.
Tourist attractions in West Virginia
A West Virginia Map helps you find out the important roads, capital city, top hotels, airports, and famous tourist destinations in the state of WV. The major tourist attractions in the state are listed below: Bluefield - It is the tallest city in WV, lying in the East River Mountains. Beckley - Houses the Tamarack and a coal pit for display.
Economy of West Virginia
West Virginia economy is flourishing and it was ranked 62nd by the World Bank among all the economies in the world, just behind Iraq in 2009. Major industries include automobile, aerospace, steels and metals, education and healthcare, manufacturing, media and telecommunications, biometrics, hospitality, tourism, and forestry. Tourism is a key employment generator in the state.
West Virginia State Facts
| State Name | West Virginia |
| Nickname | The Mountain State |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Charleston |
| Largest City | Charleston |
| Abbreviation | WV |
| State Motto | Montani Semper Liberi |
| Bordering States | Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky |
| State Flower | Rhododendron |
| State Bird | Northern Cardinal |
| State Animal | Black Bear |
| Joined the Union | June 20, 1863 |
| Area | 24,230 sq mi (62,756 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling |
| Timezone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Population | 1,793,716 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Spruce Knob - 4,863 ft (1,482 m) |
| Lowest Point | Potomac River - 240 ft (73 m) |
| Major Rivers | Ohio River, Kanawha River, Monongahela River, Potomac River, New River |
| Major Lakes | Summersville Lake, Tygart Lake, Bluestone Lake, Cheat Lake, Stonewall Jackson Lake |
| Longest River | Ohio River |
| Famous For | Appalachian Mountains, coal mining, whitewater rafting, country roads, state parks |
| Airports | Yeager Airport, North Central West Virginia Airport, Tri-State Airport |
| Major Sports Team | West Virginia Mountaineers, Marshall Thundering Herd |
| Major Highways | US Highway 19, US Highway 33, US Highway 50, US Highway 60, US Highway 119 |
| State Routes | West Virginia Route 2, West Virginia Route 7, West Virginia Route 20, West Virginia Route 39, West Virginia Route 55 |
| Official Website | https://wv.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in West Virginia by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Kanawha County | 48,864 | 38.3498,-81.6326 |
| Huntington | Cabell County | 46,842 | 38.4192,-82.4452 |
| Morgantown | Monongalia County | 30,712 | 39.6295,-79.9559 |
| Parkersburg | Wood County | 29,749 | 39.2667,-81.5615 |
| Wheeling | Ohio County | 27,062 | 40.0639,-80.7209 |
| Weirton | Hancock County | 19,163 | 40.4189,-80.5895 |
| Fairmont | Marion County | 18,704 | 39.4851,-80.1426 |
| Martinsburg | Berkeley County | 18,502 | 39.4562,-77.9639 |
| Beckley | Raleigh County | 16,576 | 37.7782,-81.1882 |
| Clarksburg | Harrison County | 16,061 | 39.2806,-80.3445 |
West Virginia Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 77 and Interstate 79.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 64, Interstate 68 and Interstate 70.
West Virginia State Routes
West Virginia Route 2, West Virginia Route 7, West Virginia Route 20, West Virginia Route 39, West Virginia Route 55, West Virginia Route 60, West Virginia Route 93.
Regions in West Virginia
- Eastern Panhandle
- Potomac Highlands
- New River Gorge Region
- Mountain Lakes Region
- Mid-Ohio Valley
- Hatfield-McCoy Mountains
- Metro Valley
- Coalfields Region
Main Sights in West Virginia
- New River Gorge National Park and Preserve - Glen Jean
- Blackwater Falls State Park - Davis
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Harpers Ferry
- Seneca Rocks - Pendleton County
- Snowshoe Mountain Resort - Snowshoe
- Cass Scenic Railroad State Park - Cass
- Greenbrier Resort - White Sulphur Springs
- Bridge Walk at New River Gorge - Fayetteville
- Berkeley Springs State Park - Berkeley Springs
- Coopers Rock State Forest - Bruceton Mills
- West Virginia State Capitol - Charleston
- Summersville Lake - Summersville
National Parks in West Virginia
- New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Bluestone National Scenic River
- Gauley River National Recreation Area
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
