West Virginia
North America, United States
United States
People from West Virginia are called:
Male/General:
West Virginian
Pronunciation:
/ˌwɛst vərˈdʒɪniən/
Etymology & Origin
Formed during the Civil War from northwestern Virginia counties; name references its origin from Virginia.
About West Virginia
- Capital city: Charleston.
- Mountainous terrain central to coal and energy history.
- Increasing focus on outdoor recreation and tourism.
- Admitted as the 35th state in 1863.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 1,760,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America