Statehood June 25, 1788 (10th state)
Capital Richmond
Largest Cities (by population) Virginia Beach, Norfolk,
Richmond, Newport News, Arlington
Origin of Name Named for Queen Elizabeth I, "Virgin
Queen of England," by Sir Walter Raleigh
Population 7,203,542 (12th) |
Area 42,769 sq miles (37th)
Bordering States (5) Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky,
Tennessee, North Carolina
Number of Counties 95 counties
Largest County (by population) Fairfax, 969,749
Highest Point Mt. Rogers, 5,729 ft.
Lowest Point Sea level
Motto "Thus Always to Tyrants" |
