Virginia

Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a U.S.

Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a U.S. state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It became the 10th state in 1788 and is known for its colonial history, including Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The state capital is Richmond, and the largest city is Virginia Beach.

History

Virginia was first permanently settled by the English at Jamestown in 1607. It later became a colony and one of the original 13 colonies, joining the Union in 1788 as the 10th state. Virginia is historically associated with several early U.S. presidents and is sometimes called the 'Mother of Presidents.'

Geography

Virginia lies on the central Atlantic seaboard and includes coastal plain, Piedmont, and Appalachian mountain regions. It borders Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and the Atlantic Ocean. The state covers an area of 42,775 square miles (110,787 square kilometres).

Government and identity

Virginia is officially styled as a commonwealth, a designation it shares with a few other U.S. states. Richmond serves as the state capital.

Population and cities

Virginia is among the more populous U.S. states, with an estimated population of 8,811,195 as of 2024. Virginia Beach is the largest city by population, followed by other major cities such as Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Richmond.