W.V. (English: West Virginia) is a state of South of the United States.
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- Charleston It is the capital of the state.
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Once considered the southernmost state in the north, the northernmost state in the south, the easternmost state in the west, and the westernmost state in the east, West Virginia is nestled between the Blue Mountains to the east and the Ohio River to the west. Rich in natural resources, physical beauty, and traditional culture, West Virginia's charm is that of being rural. West Virginia is a destination for rafting, canoeing, skiing, climbing, golf, mountain biking, hiking, and driving. It is the only state that is completely contained in Appalachina. Its location between Midwest and the eastern coast of the United States it means that more than 60% of the population of the United States live less than 500 miles from West Virginia.
West Virginia is abundant in natural resources, being known primarily as a major producer of coal since the 1800s - in fact, it is the second largest coal-producing state in the U.S. However, it has never been a particularly wealthy state, particularly outside the big towns; Per capita income is quite low, and poverty levels are some of the highest in the nation. From the point of view of the traveler, this is not necessarily a negative. People in rural areas may have a lot of material wealth, but they are practical, grateful that I have it, and very friendly and hospitable, and this attitude towards life generally applies to people in big cities as well. You will receive a warm welcome, as long as you respect their southern courtesy and try to return it in kind (which means: be patient, smile, chat, and no jokes about rednecks or inbreeding).
As a visitor, you will find that West Virginia has a lot to offer. There are beautiful natural scenery, picturesque mountain villages, delicious simple country food, traditional crafts, lots of pioneer and Civil War history, outdoor activities of playful and majestic varieties, and great cultural opportunities. The pace of life is slow and relaxed, but with so many exciting things to do, West Virginia is a wonderful destination for a quiet vacation or weekend adventure.
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Having said its position as a border state between North and South, your perception of the West Virginia dialect will likely depend on where you are. Northern people think that Western Virginians have a Southern accent, while Southern people perceive them as speaking a Northern dialect. Nonetheless, most West Virginians have at least a little bit of a southern gangue, particularly if you venture into the more remote mountain communities.
There is not a single dialect of West Virginia. In areas of the state surrounding Ohio and Pennsylvania, pronunciations tend to be more northern. Those in the interior of the state speak in a manner more similar to people from Kentucky or southern Virginia.
Variations in dialects can be traced to immigration patterns. The coal fields of the southeastern part of the state were the destinations of miners immigrating from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. In the more industrialized areas along the Ohio River, the immigrant population was made up of many immigrants from eastern Europe.
In the southernmost part of the state, there are communities that are almost entirely African American. During the mine wars of the late 1800s, mine owners hired former slaves from the southern states to replace striking miners. Because of these communities they tend to be segregated (by choice), the dialects of the southern slaves persist in their speech.
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Traditional West Virginia cuisine is generally similar to Southern cuisine, but is technically part of the Appalachian style of cooking, which was for the most part subsistence-based, meaning that people ate what they could grow or catch for themselves. This style of cooking emphasizes wild or cultivated plants, berries, nuts, wild game, and corn. Although this means that some West Virginians eat possums, squirrels, and raccoons, you will not find them on any restaurant menus (unless you visit the "Roadkill Cook-off" in Marlinton). Foods like fried chicken, sausage, cornbread, green beans, black beans, greens, zucchini stew, mashed potatoes, fresh cucumbers and onions, ripe tomatoes, pickles, and berry pie are commonly found throughout the state.
- The pepperoni muffin is an unexpected West Virginia specialty that was invented in Fairmont in 1927, and was a miner's lunch meal in the early days. It is a soft roll with pepperoni baked inside, giving a moist and spicy snack; Variations include sliced versus sliced pepperoni, the inclusion of cheese (pepper jack, mozzarella, or provolone), tomato sauce, and banana peppers. They are popular throughout the state, ubiquitous in small supermarkets, and can be found from family bakeries to local restaurants.
- One of the most famous foods in West Virginia is "ramp," or wild leek, a wild onion similar to a chive that is much loved in the area, although the flavor is so potent that the garlic aroma will linger on a person for a long time. days after consuming them. There are still ramp festivals across the state in the spring, with the most well-known ones held in Elkins, Richwood, and Helvetia.
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