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West Virginia has long exported its abundant natural resources — from coal and natural gas to timber — to other states and countries. But, increasingly, the Mountain State is churning out high-tech products, too. The biotech sector contributes $6.5 billion to West Virginia’s economy and supports more than 17,800 jobs, and our state is now home to multiple biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. But these jobs are under threat.
West Virginia is home to just under 1.8 million residents, ranking 39th in the nation. Charleston, the capital and most populous city, has a population of about 46,500. The state is situated entirely within the Appalachian Mountain range, and its terrain is dominated by rolling hills, mountains, and valleys. Here are a few glimpses of the landscape of West Virginia, and some of the wildlife and people calling it home.
Ramble through rugged mountains and historic small towns on a roughly 500-mile scenic loop through some of West Virginia’s wildest terrain. Sample some of the best views, outdoor adventures, homegrown tastes, and live music the Mountain State has to offer. Home of the West Virginia University Mountaineers, Morgantown is a combo college town and nature activity hub.
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