Virginia Quick Facts
Statehood: |
June 25, 1788 (10th) |
State Capital: |
Richmond |
Land Area: |
39,598 sq. mi., 37th largest |
Nickname: |
Old Dominion |
Motto: |
Sic Semper Tyrannis (Thus Always to Tyrants) |
State Flower: |
Dogwood |
State Tree: |
Dogwood |
State Bird: |
Cardinal |
State Song: |
Carry Me back to Old Virginny |
Largest Cities: |
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Chesapeake, Newport News |
Border States: |
Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia |
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