Virginia, founded in 1607, was the first permanently
settled English colony in the New World. Located on the east coast of the
United States, it is the 12th most populous state with 7.7
million residents. It is the 35th largest in area on 42,774
square miles.
Richmond is the state capital and Virginia Beach, along
Chesapeake Bay, is the largest city in terms of population. The state also
boasts Mount Rogers, its highest elevation, at 5,729 feet. Shenandoah
National Park is also located in Virginia.
Cattle, tobacco and peanut farming provide economic
stability to the state, and many residents work for the federal
government, given Virginia’s proximity to the nation’s capital.
Visitors can enjoy the Historic Triangle, made up of
Jamestown, Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg, full of rich history and
heritage. The Neptune Festival in September, Celebrate Fairfax! Festival
in June and the Virginia State Fair in September are highly attended
events as well.
