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West Virginia is about 80% forested and supports a strong timber industry. It is also one of the leading [[coal]] producing states, in past decades often rotating with [[Kentucky]] as the number one coal producer.  [[Wyoming]] has recently surpassed both states as the #1 coal producer.  West Virginia is also a productive agricultural state, and was a leader in steel and chemical production in the early and mid 20th century.

West Virginia is about 80% forested and supports a strong timber industry. It is also one of the leading [[coal]] producing states, in past decades often rotating with [[Kentucky]] as the number one coal producer.  [[Wyoming]] has recently surpassed both states as the #1 coal producer.  West Virginia is also a productive agricultural state, and was a leader in steel and chemical production in the early and mid 20th century.

Because of the state's rugged terrain and vast wildlands, it is a mecca for campers, fisherman, hunters, spleunkers, whitewater rafters, hang gliders, and hikers.

Because of the state's rugged terrain and vast wildlands, it has become an international attraction for campers, fisherman, hunters, spleunkers, whitewater rafters, hang gliders, and hikers.

The state has been the birthplace of many notable men and woman, including Pearl S. Buck, General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson, General Chuck Yeager, John Henry, Don Knotts, and Senator Robert C. Byrd.  

The state has been the birthplace of many notable men and woman, including Pearl S. Buck, General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson, General Chuck Yeager, John Henry, Don Knotts, and Senator Robert C. Byrd.