West Virginia Colleges & Universities
West Virginia Fast Facts:
- Population: 1,810,000
- Capital: Charleston, population 53,000.
- Median per capita income: $16,000
- Cost of living: Seventh-lowest in America
Much of West Virginia is located within the Appalachian Mountains, which is why it's called "The Mountain State." It was originally a part of Virginia, but broke away at the start of the Civil War, siding with the Union while its parent joined the Confederacy. West Virginia's largest city is Charleston, also the capital. Other major cities include Huntington, Parkersburg and Wheeling.
The largest employers in West Virginia are state and local governments (which employ over 145,000 residents) and local colleges and universities (which provide 113,000 jobs). The state is ranked third in coal production, producing 15% of the United States' total coal output each year. West Virginia is also known for its oil, natural gas, and lumber production. The state is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring national and state parks for hiking, camping and river rafting as well as state forests for hunting and fishing.
The largest employers in West Virginia are state and local governments (which employ over 145,000 residents) and local colleges and universities (which provide 113,000 jobs). The state is ranked third in coal production, producing 15% of the United States' total coal output each year. West Virginia is also known for its oil, natural gas, and lumber production. The state is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring national and state parks for hiking, camping and river rafting as well as state forests for hunting and fishing.
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