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Virginia Almanac: Facts and Figures
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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
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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)
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| Mean Elevation |
950 |
| Highest Point |
Mt. Rogers |
5,729 |
| Lowest Point |
Atlantic Ocean |
Sea level |
Virginia Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
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| 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 |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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