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West Virginia · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with West Virginia as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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West Virginia's state nickname

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West Virginia's nickname is "Mountain State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with West Virginia in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Mountain State"?

"Mountain State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

Quick facts

USPS code
WV
Capital
Charleston
Largest city
Charleston
Region
South
Admitted to Union
1863
Nickname
Mountain State
Electoral votes
4
Bordering states
Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Other West Virginia games

→ West Virginia · Place the State→ West Virginia · State Capitals Quiz→ West Virginia · USPS Abbreviation→ West Virginia · State Flag Quiz

More about West Virginia

→ West Virginia state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is West Virginia's nickname?

Mountain State

Is this game free?

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Can I play other West Virginia quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. West Virginia appears in every Statedoku mini-game.