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Is Virginia or West Virginia the bigger state?

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Both geographically and population-wise, Virginia is bigger.

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Which state is bigger- Virginia or West Virginia?
Virginia
Are Virginia and West Virginia the same state?
{| |- | At one time they were a single state. When Virginia succeeded from the Union at the start of the Civil War they split. West Virginia became the 35th state on June 20, 1863. |}
When did Virginia become a state NOT West Virginia but Virginia?
The usual date of statehood is considered to be the ratification of the US Constitution which Virginia did on June 26, 1788.
What state is west of west Virginia?
Ohio is directly west of west Virginia and Kentucky is southwest of west Virginia
Which state is furthest west west Virginia or Virginia?
Take a look at a map- parts of Virginia are west of the state of West Virginia. It's also simple because it said West Virginia.