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Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a U.S. state located in the East South Central region of the United States. Known as the “Bluegrass State” for its fertile pastures, Kentucky is famous for thoroughbred horse racing, bourbon whiskey, bluegrass music, and natural beauty. It occupies a unique cultural position, blending elements of the American […]

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West Virginia 5 (26)

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West Virginia is a landlocked state in the Appalachian region of the eastern United States. Admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, during the American Civil War, it is unique as the only state formed by seceding from a Confederate state—specifically Virginia. The capital and largest city is Charleston. Known as the “Mountain State,”

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