Virginia State Information – Symbols, Capital, Constitution, Flags, Maps, Songs

Quick Facts

Capital City: Richmond

Abbreviation: VA

Population (2019): 8,260,405; Rank: 12 of 50 | Population Quick Facts

Region: South

Admission to Statehood: June 25, 1788 (10th State)

State Motto: Sic semper tyrannis

State Nickname: The Old Dominion State

Origin of State Name: Named after England’s Queen Elizabeth I, the “Virgin Queen“

Sports Teams: Find the best High School, College, League, and Professional sports teams of Virginia State

Bordering States: The State of Virginia has 5 neighbors namely, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina , Tennessee and West Virginia. | List of US Regions

Area Codes: 276, 434, 540, 571, 703, 757, 804

Zip Codes: Virginia Zip Codes

Famous People: Find out all the information about the famous people in Virginia

State Symbols

Bird: Cardinal | List of State Birds

Animal: American Foxhound (Canis lupus familiaris)

Popular Fruit: Pawpaw

Popular Gemstones: Facet-grade microlite, rare spessartine garnet, etc.

Flag: On the Virginia flag, the deep blue field contains the seal of Virginia with the Latin motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” – “Thus Always to Tyrants”. Adopted in 1776. The two figures are acting out the meaning of the motto. Both are dressed as warriors. The woman, Virtue, represents Virginia. The man holding a scourge and chain shows that he is a tyrant. His fallen crown is nearby. Get this Flag

Flower: Dogwood (Cornus florida) | Other State Flowers

Soil: Pamunkey

Song:

“Carry Me Back to Old Virginia” | Words by: James A. Bland | Music by: James A. Bland
Other State Songs | Sheet Music

Tree: Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) | Other State Trees

Quarter: Virginia Quarter | List of State Quarters

Geography

Area:

Area: 42,769 sq.mi (110,771 sq.km.), 35th
Land: 39,598 sq.mi. (102,558 sq.km.), 37th
Water: 3,171 sq.mi. (8,213 sq.km.), 15th
Coastline: 112 mi. (180 km.), 15th
Shoreline: 3,315 mi. (5,335 km.), 8th

Highest Point: Mt. Rogers ; 5,729 feet, (1,746 m.), 19th tallest

Lowest Point: Virginia; sea level, tied for 3rd lowest

Geographic Center: 5 miles southwest of Buckingham
Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Virginia , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.

City Guide: Visit Virginia City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.

National Parks:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Assateague Island National Seashore
Blue Ridge Parkway
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Fort Monroe National Monument
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Prince William Forest Park
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Shenandoah National Park
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts