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Facts on Virginia
| Capital City: |
Richmond |
| Statehood: |
June 25, 1788 (10th) |
| Population: |
6,890,000 |
| Nickname: |
Old Dominion |
| Motto: |
Sic Semper Tyrannis (Thus Always to Tyrants) |
| Origin of State Name: |
Named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I |
| Counties: |
95 |
| Largest Cities: |
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Chesapeake, Newport News |
| Border States: |
Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia |
| Land Area: |
39,700 sq. mi., 36th largest |
| Highest Point: |
Mt. Rogers, 5,729 ft. |
| Lowest Point: |
Atlantic Ocean, sea level |
| State Bird: |
Cardinal |
| State Flower: |
Dogwood (cornus florida) |
| State Tree: |
Dogwood (cornus florida) |
| State Song: |
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| State Web Site: |
www.state.va.us |
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