West Virginia in my opinion, is one of the most
beautiful states in the union.
Some facts about our state flag:
Our flag is white with a blue border around it.
There is a rock on the flag with the date of:
06-20-1863,
the date West Virginia became a state.
The two men represent farming and mining.
Below the two men are two rifles
with a "Liberty Cap" on top of them.
The banner ribbon includes our state motto:
"Mountaineer's Are Always Free".
Around the picture is a wreath of rhododendrons
and the name of our state on a red ribbon.
A few more facts about our state:
1. State Capital: Charleston
2. Bird: Cardinal
3. Flower: Rhododendron
4. Animal: Black Bear
5. Tree: Sugar Mample
6. Colors: Gold and Blue
7. State Forests: 09
8. Land Area: 24,087 sq. miles
9. Parks: 35
10. Largest City: Charleston
11. Smallest City: Martinsburg
12. Largest County: Kanawha
13. Origin of Name: In honor of: Elizabeth,
Virgin Queen of England.
14: State Songs: West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home,
West Virginia Hills,This is my West Virginia,
(adopted by Legislature in 1947, 1961 and
1963 as state song).
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