Virginia
Became a state: June 25, 1788 (10th state)
Area: 42,793 sq mi (ranked 35th in size)
Population: 7,567,465 (ranked 12th in population)
Capital: Richmond
Largest City: Virginia Beach (population 438,415)
Bordering States: Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia
Origin of state name: Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England (she was known as the Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested this name around 1584.
State Nickname: Old Dominion
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: American Dogwood
State Tree: American Dogwood
Trivia: The Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, although it has never been officially named) is a monument dedicated to American service members who have died without their remains being identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery (Virginia) in the United States. The World War I "Unknown" is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross, and several other foreign nations' highest service awards. The U.S. Unknowns who were interred afterwards are also recipients of the Medal of Honor, presented by the U.S. presidents who presided over their funerals.
Abbreviation: VA
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