Did You Know?

West Virginia has lots of caves to explore!

Mountains

West Virginia has tall mountains to climb.

Rivers

There are many rivers for fun boat rides.

What West Virginia Does

People hike in the mountains.

Kids swim in the rivers.

Families camp in the woods.

People fish in the lakes.

There are fun fairs in towns.

People love to see the fall leaves.

More About West Virginia

West Virginia became a state in 1863. It was part of Virginia before. The state is known for coal and wood. Many people worked in these jobs.

West Virginia is a place for fun and games. Kids go to parks and play outside. The state has many schools and shops.

In the future, West Virginia will grow. More people will come to live here. The state will keep its beauty and charm.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["West Virginia"] --> B["Landlocked State"] A --> C["Mountainous Terrain"] A --> D["Borders"] D --> E["Pennsylvania"] D --> F["Maryland"] D --> G["Virginia"] D --> H["Kentucky"] D --> I["Ohio"] A --> J["Population: 1,769,979"] A --> K["Capital: Charleston"]

What Do These Words Mean?

landlocked:surrounded by land, with no coast or ocean access
populous:having a lot of people living in it
capital:the city where the government is based
region:an area with common features or characteristics
mountainous:having many mountains