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2. Symbols of Virginia The state bird is: CardinalCardinal The state flower is: American DogwoodAmerican Dogwood The state tree is: Flowering DogwoodFlowering Dogwood

3. State Flag Information about State Flag of Virginia More information

4. State Nickname “Old Dominion State”

5. State History First Inhabitants Exploration Settlement

6. This state became the 10th state in the United States on June 25 th, 1788.10th state The first Governor of the state was Edward Maria Wingfield.Edward Maria Wingfield. Who is the Governor of Virginia right now?Governor of Virginia right now Statehood

7. Government National Government −Senators of VirginiaSenators of Virginia −Representatives of VirginiaRepresentatives of Virginia

8. Maps Richmond is the capital of VirginiaRichmond We live in Northern Virginia in Sterling Northern Virginia

9. Population 1950:3,318,680 people 1960:3,966,949 people 1970:4,651,448 people 1980:5,346,797 people 1990:6,187,358 people 2000:7,078,515 people 2006:7,642,884 people −For more information on populationFor more information on population Over the past fifty years the population has increased.

10. Economy Products that Virginia produces include: − Foods that we produce in Virginia Foods that we produce in Virginia − Minerals in Virginia Minerals in Virginia − Manufactured goods from Virginia Manufactured goods from Virginia

11. Weather in Virginia The average high temperature in July is: 76°average high temperature The average high temperature in January is: 32°average high temperature The average yearly precipitation is: 38.29 inches

12. Natural Resources Water Soil Minerals and Energy Virginia has many natural resources that include:

13. Places to Visit in Virginia Places to Stay in Virginia Things to do in VirginiaOutdoor Activities in Virginia Museums, Theme Parks, and Other Attractions Events in Virginia

14. Famous People from Virginia Jason Mraz Katie Couric Dave Matthews Band