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Virginia... or West Virginia?

Each of these clues pertains either to the U.S state of Virginia or the U.S. state of West Virginia. Can you guess which is which?
Bonus question: What state does "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver sing about? Let me know in the comments!
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Last updated: February 18, 2019
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1. Capital is Richmond
Virginia
West Virginia
The capital of Virginia is Richmond.
2. Capital is Charleston
Virginia
West Virginia
The capital of West Virginia is Charleston.
3. Eight Presidents born here
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West Virginia
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson were all born in Virginia.
4. The smaller one in area (square miles)
Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia has an area of 24,230 square miles, compared to Virginia's area of 42,774 square miles.
5. Became part of the United States in 1788
Virginia
West Virginia
Virginia became the 10th state of the United States on June 25, 1788.
6. Forests cover 75% of the land
Virginia
West Virginia
Natural forests cover approximately 75% of West Virginia.
7. Borders North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Virginia borders North Carolina, but West Virginia does not.
8. Has state motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis"
Virginia
West Virginia
Virginia's official state motto is "Sic Semper Tyrannis" or "Thus always to tyrants." It was later used by John Wilkes Booth after he shot Abraham Lincoln.
9. Has a higher average of elevation (in feet)
Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia has an average elevation of 1,500 feet compared to Virginia that has an average elevation of 950 feet.
10. Part of the original Thirteen Colonies
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West Virginia
Virginia was one of the Thirteen Colonies. West Virginia didn't become a state until 1863.
11. The Dogwood is the state flower
Virginia
West Virginia
The Dogwood is Virginia's state flower, compared to West Virginia's state flower of the Rhododendron.
12. Birthplace of Steve Harvey
Virginia
West Virginia
Steve Harvey was born in Welch, West Virginia.
13. Most of the flag is blue (primary color)
Virginia
West Virginia
While West Virginia's flag is bordered by a blue stripe, Virginia's primary color of its flag is blue.
14. Was a "border state" in the Civil War
Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia was the ONLY state that seceded from another state (Virginia which was a confederate state) during the Civil War. It was considered a region of moderation between the North and South along with Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and Missouri.
15. Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in the Americas
Virginia
West Virginia
Jamestown became the first established permanent English settlement in Virginia on May 14, 1607.
16. Has the nickname of "Old Dominion"
Virginia
West Virginia
Virginia's nickname is "Old Dominion." West Virginia's nickname is "Mountain State."
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Level 62
Jan 31, 2019
Great quiz idea!
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Level 61
Jan 31, 2019
Thank you!