13. What are the unofficial West Virginia nicknames?

Answer: West Virginia has a few nicknames.

West Virginia is often referred to as “Almost Heaven.” This nickname was a result of John Denver’s hit song, “Country Roads,” that refers to West Virginia as “Almost Heaven.”
West Virginia has often been referred to as “Little Switzerland” of America because it is mountainous like Switzerland.
West Virginia is known as a panhandle state much like Florida or Oklahoma. West Virginia has an eastern and a northern panhandle.
West Virginia is often referred to as “Wild and Wonderful,” which is on state license plates and welcome signs.
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