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State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia, U.S., facing the Kanawha River.
State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia, U.S., facing the Kanawha River.

The State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia, is the seat of the state's government. Charleston, situated at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, became the capital in 1885. The current Capitol building, designed by Cass Gilbert and finished in 1932, is known for its prominent gold-leafed dome. The building houses the executive and legislative branches of West Virginia's government, with the governor's mansion and legislative chambers located within the Capitol Complex. The state's constitution, originally from 1872, has been amended numerous times, outlining the structure of its bicameral legislature and judicial system.12

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  2. West Virginia: Country Facts
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