West Virginia () is a state located in the Appalachian region in the Southern United States and is also considered to be a part of the Middle Atlantic States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. West Virginia is the 41st largest state by area, and is ranked 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston.
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Government:Governor | Jim Justice (R)
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Area:Total | 24,230 sq mi (62,755 km)
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Area:Land | 24,078 sq mi (62,361 km)
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Area:Water | 152 sq mi (394 km) 0.6%
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Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m)
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Population:Total | 1,805,832 (2,018)
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Population:Density | 77.1/sq mi (29.8/km)
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