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Virginia, in full Commonwealth of Virginia, also known as the Old Dominion, one of the South Atlantic states of the US. Major battles of the American Revolution and Civil War were fought in the state. Virginia's economy was chiefly agricultural until the 20th century, when manufacturing became the principal goods-producing industry. In the early 1990s farming, mining, tourism, and trade were also important sectors of the state's economy, and numerous Virginians were employed by the federal government.

Virginia Almanac
Official Name	Virginia
Capital	Richmond
Nick Name	Old Dominion
Motto	Sic Semper Tyrannis (Thus always to tyrants)
Location & Region	37.53105 N, 077.47458 W			Middle Atlantic
Constitution Ratified	1970
Statehood	June 25, 1788			10th state
Population	7,078,515	178.76 sq mi.		12th
Largest City (by population)	Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News
Bordering States	North: West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. (Potomac River forms the Northeastern boundary) East: Maryland and the Atlantic Ocean South: North Carolina and Tennessee West: Kentucky (Chesapeake Bay separates the Eastern Shore in the South part of the Delmarva Peninsula, from the rest of the state) Coastline: 112 mi.
Number of Counties	96 Counties in Virginia and 40 Independent Cities
Largest County (by population)	Fairfax County	969,749		396 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	13
US Congress	2 Senators; 11 Representatives
Time Zone	Eastern Standard Time
Virginia Climate and Weather
Virginia has four distinct seasons, each with its own appeal to travelers. Summers are hot and humid, but comparatively cool in the mountains. July temperatures range from 65-83 F/18-27 C, with Tide Water Areas (Norfolk, for example) often having rather high humidity (60%-85%). Expect some days at 90 F/32 C or above and occasional thunderstorms. Oceanfront or mountain recreation is best in the summer. Virginia has four distinct seasons, each with its own appeal to travelers. Summers are hot and humid, but comparatively cool in the mountains. July temperatures range from 65-83 F/18-27 C, with Tidewater areas (Norfolk, for example) often having rather high humidity (60%-85%). Expect some days at 90 F/32 C or above and occasional thunderstorms. Oceanfront or mountain recreation is best in the summer.
Highest Temperature	110 degrees July 15, 1954 - Balcony Falls
Lowest Temperature	-30 degrees January 22, 1985 - Mountain Lake Biological Station
Avg Temp: High - Low	88.4 degrees		26.2 degrees
Virginia Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	950
Highest Point	Mt. Rogers			5,729
Lowest Point	Atlantic Ocean			Sea level
Virginia Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center
Total Area	42,774.20			35th
Land Area	39,594.07			92.57%
Water Area	3,180.13			7.43%
Forested Land Area			63.1%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	430 miles		200 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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