Virginia

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Virginia

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is situated in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US. Richmond serves as the state capital, while Virginia Beach is its most populous city. Historically, it was the first permanent English colony, established in 1607 as the Colony of Virginia.

Statistics

Area

110,862.00 km²

Population

8,631,393

Location