Virginia
"The Old Dominion; Mother of Presidents"
- Motto
- Sic semper tyrannis (Thus always to tyrants)
- Capitol
- Richmond
- Name Origin
- In honor of Elizabeth “Virgin Queen” of England
- Statehood Date
- June 25, 1788 (10th)
Cities in Virginia
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Official Symbols
A state's official symbols represent the composition and culture of the land and people who live and have lived here. Below are the symbols of Virginia along with the year they became official.
| Flower | American Dogwood (1918) |
| Bird | Cardinal (1950) |
| Dog | American Foxhound (1966) |
| Shell | Oyster Shell (1974) |
| Tree | Dogwood (1956) |
Demographics
- Population Density
- 178.8 people per square mile
Geography and Weather
- Land Area
- 39,594 sq mi. (102,558 sq km)
- Lowest Elevation
- 0 ft (0 m)
- Average Elevation
- 950 ft (289.56 m)
- Highest Temperature Recorded
- 110°F (43°C) on July 15, 1954
- Lowest Temperature Recorded
- –30°F (–34°C) on January 22, 1985
