West Virginia Quiz
West Virginia is in the South. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Charleston |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | WV |
| Nickname | The Mountain State |
| Census region | South |
| Bordering states | Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky |
| Statehood | 1863 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 1,793,716 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 24,230 |
Sample questions
Q1Which state is larger than West Virginia by area?
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South Carolina
West Virginia covers 24,230 square miles, making it the No.41 largest state by total area.
Q2Which state has a smaller population than West Virginia?
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North Dakota
West Virginia has about 1.8 million people (2020 Census), ranking No.39 of the 50 states by population.
Q3In which year did West Virginia become a state?
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1863
West Virginia became a state in 1863, formed from counties that broke away from Virginia during the Civil War.