Symbols of Virginia•The state bird is: Cardinal
•The state flower is: American Dogwood
•The state tree is: Flowering Dogwood
State Flag• Information about State Flag of Virginia
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State History• First Inhabitants
• Exploration
• Settlement
This state became the 10th state in the United States on June 25th, 1788.
The first Governor of the state was Edward Maria Wingfield.
Who is the Governor of Virginia right now?
Statehood
Government• National Government
− Senators of Virginia− Representatives of Virginia
Maps
•Richmond is the capital of Virginia
•We live in Northern Virginia in Sterling
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 population
Over the past fifty years the population has increased.
Economy• Products that Virginia produces include:−Foods that we produce in Virginia
−Minerals in Virginia
−Manufactured goods from Virginia
Weather in Virginia• The average high temperature in July is: 76°
• The average high temperature in January is: 32°
• The average yearly precipitation is: 38.29 inches
Natural Resources
Water
Soil
Minerals and EnergyVirginia has many natural resources that include:
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
Famous People from Virginia
•Jason Mraz
•Katie Couric•Dave Matthews Band