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Back to US States Page Virginia Capital: Richmond Population: 7,386,330 (source: 2003 Census estimate) Largest City: Virginia Beach Virginia State Symbols State Nickname: Old Dominion State Slogan: Virginia is for Lovers State Motto: Sic semper tyrannis (Thus always to tyrants) State flower: American Dogwood State bird: Cardinal State fish: Brook trout State tree: American Dogwood State mammal: American Foxhound State foods: Fun Facts About Virginia Virginia is named after Queen Elizabeth I of England who was called the Virgin Queen. Virginia is the birthplace of 8 US presidents, more than any other state. Virginia is often called the 'mother of states' as portions of the original colony are now part of 6 different states. Virginia Beach is the most populous city. Becoming a State Date admitted: Wednesday, June 25, 1788 Number admitted: 10 Prior Name: Virginia Colony, then sovereign state in Confederation Postal Abbreviation: VA The Geography of Virginia Total Size: 39,594 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census) Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Geographical High Point: Mt. Rogers at 5,729 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Grayson-Smyth (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Central Point: Located in Buckingham County approx. 5 miles southwest of Buckingham (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Counties: 95 (source: National Association of Counties) Back to US States Page Back to Geography Home Page

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