| Virginia (VA) |  |
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| Virginia's Web Site and Kid's page | ||
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) | |
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