Virginia (VA)
Virginia's Web Site Capital City: Richmond Nickname: Old Dominion Motto: Sic Semper Tyrannis (Thus Always to Tyrants) Statehood: June 25, 1788 (10th) Origin of State's Name: Named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I Largest Cities: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Chesapeake, Newport News Border States: Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia Land Area: 39,598 sq. mi., 37th largest State's Bird: Cardinal State's Flower: Dogwood (cornus florida) State's Tree: Dogwood (cornus florida) |