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West Virginia

Known for its diverse topography and mountains, West Virginia is a state in the US that is bordered by Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. The state has dense karstic areas, which makes it a popular choice for scientific research and recreational caving.

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What is the area of Upshur County WV?

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According to census.gov, the total area in square miles of Upshur County, West Virginia, is 354.86.

What is the biggest snake in West Virginia?

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The Timber Rattlesnake can reach lengths of up to five feet, but the Black Ratsnake which is much more common have been known to exceed eight feet in length and are the largest native serpent in West Virginia.

Does west Virginia have a ocean coastline?

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West Virginia is a landlocked state and does not have a coastline or border the ocean.

Why did West Virginia split away from virgina during the civil war?

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West Virginia was once part of Virginia. When Virginia declared secession from the United States to become part of the Confederacy, the counties in northwestern Virginia voted to secede from Virginia and remain loyal to the United States. That area of Virginia became West Virginia. West Virginia became the 35th U.S. state on June 20, 1863.

Which natural resource is West Viginia known for?

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Coal is big in W. Va.

Largest city in the West Indies?

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The largest city in the West Indies is Kingston Jamaica. Regarding the previous answer of "Cuba", Cuba is a Country, not a city, for starters, andCuba is not in the West Indies, because the term West Indies reffers exclusively to the English speaking former Brittish colonies. These colonies originally formed a Federation which they called the West Indies before splitting and becoming independent nations.

What Area codes are in West Virginia?

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ZIP Codes in West Virginia are in the range 24701 - 26999.

How many miles is it from Huntington West Virginia to Canada?

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512 miles (824 kilometres) taking this route:

  1. Cross the RAINBOW BRIDGE (toll) from NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA into NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, U.S.A.
  2. From there, stay in the right-hand lane on Niagara St to I-190. Follow signs to I-190, then, at I-190, follow signs to I-190 SOUTH to BUFFALO.
  3. Take I-190 SOUTH to I-90 via I-290 (EXIT 16 off I-190). Once you are at I-90, follow signs to I-90 WEST to ERIE, PA.
  4. Take I-90 WEST to I-79 SOUTH to PITTSBURGH off EXIT 22A in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA.
  5. Take I-79 SOUTH to I-64 WEST to HUNTINGTON, outside of Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. Follow signs to I-64 WEST to HUNTINGTON.
  6. Follow I-64 WEST to Huntington.

What do they grow in West Virginia?

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For the most part, evergreen trees grow on the mountain slopes of West Virginia. Other plants, wildflowers, and shrubs complete the picture.

When did wv raise the drinking age to 21?

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The legal minimum drinking age in West Virginia is 21. Prior to 1972 the minimum drinking age in West Virginia was 18 for beer and wine and 21 for liquor. In 1972 West Virginia established its minimum drinking age at 18 years for all alcoholic beverages. In 1983 West Virginia raised the minimum drinking age from 18 to 19. In 1986 West Virginia raised the minimum drinking age from 19 to 21.

What state is WV?

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Northwest of Virginia, neighbors include Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania

What year did West Virginia enter union?

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West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863 during the American Civil War

Distance between Baltimore Maryland and Berkeley Springs West Virginia?

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The total distance from Baltimore, MD to Berkeley Springs, WV is 89 miles. This is equivalent to 143 kilometers or 77 nautical miles.

What is the coldest month in West Virginia?

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July, usually, but it depends on how the weather is that year. Sometimes June can be the hottest month, or August.

Which state has the least amount of land California West Virginia or Georgia?

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Out of these 3 states, West Virginia has the least amount of land area. West Virginia has 24,230 square miles of land area. Georgia has 57,513 square miles of land area. California has 155,779 square miles of land area.

Why is West Virginia in the east?

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West Virginia is in the eastern part of the US because that is where it is. It is called WEST Virginia because it was carved out of the western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia during the Civil War.

How far is Buckhannon West Virginia from Charleston West Virginia?

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Google maps states that it is 413 miles and will take a little over 7 hours.

Where is spruce knob?

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The highest point in West Virginia.

How far is it from West Virginia to Oregon?

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not far at all in the places where they touch & share a state line

as for example along most of the potomac river above harpers ferry

in fact you can actually be in both states at one time

along the low water line on the right bank

but there are also parts of the 2 states that are hundreds of miles apart

indeed from western west Virginia to eastern Maryland can be well over 500 miles

Can you drop out of high school when you are 15 in West Virginia?

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Certainly not! A 15 year old can not drop out of school! Most states, including West Virginia, have set a mandatory education age of 16. You must be at least that 16 in order to drop out of school. Please note that the unemployment rate for high school drop outs runs over 50% or higher in the current economy.

How long does it take for a letter to get from WV to Colorado?

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First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.