Virginia is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. | VIRGINIA - UNITED STATES Is Amazing

 Virginia is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States.

- Quick Facts -

-  Capital: Richmond

-  Largest City: Virginia Beach

-  Nickname: The Old Dominion

-  Statehood: June 25, 1788 (10th state to join the Union)

-  Population: Approximately 8.8 million people

-  Abbreviation: VA

- Famous Places -

-  Shenandoah National Park

-  Virginia Beach

-  Colonial Williamsburg

-  Arlington National Cemetery

-  Mount Vernon (George Washington's estate)

- Economy -

Virginia has strong industries in:

-  Technology -

-  Defense and military services

-  Agriculture

-  Tourism

-  Government contracting

- Interesting Fact -

Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.