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While many consider it part of the South, many in the state's Northern Panhandle feel a greater affinity for Pittsburgh, while those in the Eastern Panhandle feel a greater affinity for Washington D.C.. West Virginia broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War. The state is noted for its coalCoal is a fossil fuel extracted from the ground by mining. It is a readily combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock. It is composed primarily of carbon and hydrocarbons, along with assorted other elements, including sulfur. Often associated wi mining heritage, and union organizing mine wars in particular.

The state has a rich, stark beauty reflecting its topography. Tourist sites include the New River Gorge BridgeThe New River Gorge Bridge is a steel-arch bridge, in West Virginia near Fayetteville, and was for many years, with a length of 3030 feet (924 m) the longest in the world of that type. dagger; Spanning the New River at a height of 876 feet (267 m), making (where on Bridge Day the federal government, which controls the landing site, allows parachuting and bungee jumping from the bridge), as well as many national and state parks. It is also home to the Green Bank TelescopeThe Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope GBT is the world's largest fully mobile radio telescope. It is part of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) at Green Bank, West Virginia ( USA). The telescope honors the name of Senator Robert C. The tele at the National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO is an institution set up by the United States government for the purpose of radio astronomy. NRAO designs, builds, and operates its own high-power radio telescopes for use by scientists around the world..

The US Navy has named a series of ships USS West VirginiaThree ships of the United States Navy have been named USS West Virginia in honor of the 35th state. The first USS West Virginia (ACR-5), was a Pennsylvania class armored cruiser. The second USS West Virginia (BB-48) was a Colorado class battleship. The th in honor of this state.

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