West Virginia is a state located in the Appalachian region of the southern United States. Its capital is Charleston, its population is about 1,816,000, and its area is 24,230 mi².
The West Virginia flag is a white field surrounded by a blue stripe with a central West Virginia coat of arms. There is a rhododendron wreath around the coat of arms and a red ribbon that says "West Virginia State" on it. The blue border represents the Union, while the white color represents purity. The West Virginia coat of arms symbolizes basic occupations and resources. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 10:19, and the flag was adopted on March 7, 1962.
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