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1. www.britannica.com › place › Virginia-stateVirginia | Capital, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Virginia, constituent state of the U.S., one of the original 13 colonies. It is bordered by Maryland to the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, North Carolina and Tennessee to the south, Kentucky to the west, and West Virginia to the northwest. The state capital is Richmond.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › West-VirginiaWest Virginia | Capital, Population, Map, History, & Facts

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   1 day ago · West Virginia, constituent state of the U.S. It was admitted as the 35th state of the union in 1863. It is bordered to the north by Pennsylvania, to the east by Maryland and Virginia, to the southwest by Kentucky, and to the northwest by Ohio. The state capital is Charleston.

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   What is the state capital of Virginia?

   • The state capital is Richmond. Virginia was nicknamed the Old Dominion for its loyalty to the exiled Charles II of England during the Puritan Commonwealth and Protectorate (1653–59). It has one of the longest continuous histories among the American states, dating from the settlement of Jamestown in the early 17th century.

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   What is the capital of West Virginia?

   • The state capital is Charleston. West Virginia justifies in every way its nickname, the Mountain State. With an average elevation of about 1,500 feet (460 metres) above sea level, it is the highest of any U.S. state east of the Mississippi River.

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   What was Virginia known for?

   • It was a great storehouse of supplies, food, feed, raw materials, and infrastructure of ports, drydocks, armories and the established Tredegar Iron Works. Nevertheless, Virginia never permanently ceded land for the capital district.

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   Why was Richmond chosen as the interim capital of Virginia?

   • Richmond, Virginia, was chosen for the interim capital at the Virginia State Capitol. The move was used by Vice President Stephens and others to encourage other border states to follow Virginia into the Confederacy. In the political moment it was a show of "defiance and strength".

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5. www.britannica.com › place › Rust-BeltRust Belt | Definition, Map, States, & Cities | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Because the Rust Belt is defined by similar economic experience rather than by natural borders, its boundaries are debated; however, it is generally viewed as encompassing a large part of the Midwest ( Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin) along with Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and portions of New York.

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   2 days ago · Four additional slave-holding states—Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina—declared their secession and joined the Confederacy following a call by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln for troops from each state to recapture Sumter and other seized federal properties in the South.

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8. thetrek.co › virginia-the-state-that-never-endsVirginia: the State that Never Ends - The Trek

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   2 days ago · Virginia contains 555 miles of the AT and it feels like the state will never end. I’ve been in Virginia for 24 days now and I still have over 200 miles left. The honeymoon phase of the trail has throughly worn off and the “Virginia blues” have started to set in. Highlights New Friends A huge pro of Virginia has been making new friends. I met Big Spoon and Sharky in Damascus and really ...

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   1 day ago · Maine ( / meɪn / ⓘ MAYN) [10] is the easternmost state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, respectively. Maine is the largest state in New England by total area.

10. www.thetravel.com › state-with-most-appalachianVirginia Has The Most Welcoming Towns Along The AT - TheTravel

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    17 hours ago · Virginia boasts the most Appalachian Trail towns of any state, offering crucial resupply, rest, and support services for hikers of all levels. Thru-hiking the AT is an arduous journey of endurance and resources, taking up to 7 months and a $5,000-$7,000 budget for those up to the challenge. Virginia's hiker-friendly communities make it a great ...

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