2. Charleston, West Virginia by Ethan H.

3. Beginnings After the American Revolution, pioneers began making their way out from the early settlements. Many slowly migrated into the western part of Virginia. Capitalizing on its many resources made Charleston an important part of Virginia and West Virginia. Today, Charleston is the capital and the largest city in West Virginia.

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5. Animals In West Virginia West Virginia is home to more than 57 species of reptiles and amphibians. It has 178 species of birds and over 300 kinds of birds.

7. West Virginia Facts West Virginia’s nickname is Mountain State and its motto is “Mountaineers Are Always Free”. Nearly 75% of West Virginia is covered by forests. 15% of the nation’s total coal production comes from West Virginia. West Virginia was the first state to have sales tax.

8. Population The population in West Virginia is 1,855,364 people. The population in Charleston, West Virginia is 51,177 people.

10. Thank you for watching Charleston, West Virginia By: Ethan H.

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