Quick Facts About Virginia
Full Name: Commmonwealth of Virginia
Nickname: "Old Dominion"
Capital City: Richmond
Largest City: Virginia Beach
Statehood: June 25, 1788
Area: 42,774 square miles
North to South at Maximum Point: 200 miles
East to West at Maximum Point: 430 miles
Percent Water: 7%
Population: Approximately 8 million in 2011
Highest Point: Mount Rogers (5729 feet)
Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean (sea level)
Time Zone: Eastern
Wikipedia Introduction to Virginia
Article with information about Virginia's geography, climate,
flora, fauna, history, cities, economy, culture, education,
health, transportation, government, laws, politics, sports,
and state symbols.
Virginia Historical Society
Encyclopedia Virginia
USDA Virginia State Fact Sheet
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