Virginia, the 10th state to be admitted to the United States of America, was made a state on June 25, 1788. It encompasses over 42,793 sq miles, which makes it the 35th state in terms of area. This state is bordered by West Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, and Kentucky. The capital of the state is Richmond and its largest city is Virginia Beach.
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Virginia, the 10th state to be admitted to the United States of America, was made a state on June 25, 1788. It encompasses over 42,793 sq miles, which makes it the 35th state in terms of area. This state is bordered by West Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, and Kentucky. The capital of the state is Richmond and its largest city is Virginia Beach.
The state’s geography consists of many valleys and mountains. Examples of those are the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Its climate is mild, although there can be bouts of severe weather. The state occasionally experiences weather remnants from hurricanes, thunderstorms, and on average 2 tornadoes a year.
Its 2004 gross product was 326.6 billion and its per capita personal income was $35,477. Its main produces are soy, tobacco, peanut farming and wine from vineyards. There are also over 15 Fortune 500 Companies to be located there. The state also has a high amount of government associated businesses or departments there, such as the National Science Foundation, the CIA, and the Department of Defense.
This state also has a well developed transportation system. There are many highways, airports, trains, and ferries to get you from place to place. One can use those services to visit places such as the Virginia Explore Park, the Smithsonian Institution, Colonial Williamsburg, and Busch Gardens.
Here are some interesting facts about the state. The state bird is the cardinal and it actually has a state bat, the Virginia Big-Eared Bat, not every state has a state bat. Lastly, the state motto is Sic semper tyrannis, otherwise known as Thus Always to Tyrants. This name could be derived from the state’s history with England, as the actual name of the state was taken from Queen Elizabeth I, or the Virgin Queen.
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