The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Virginia:
Virginia (officially, the Commonwealth of Virginia) – U.S. state located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as a former dominion of the English Crown, and "Mother of Presidents" due to the most U.S. presidents having been born there. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city, and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's estimated population as of 2013 is over 8.2 million.
General reference
Names Common name: Virginia Pronunciation: Official name: Commonwealth of Virginia Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: VA ISO 3166-2 code: US-VA Internet second-level domain: .va.us Nicknames Mother of Presidents The Old DominionBarry Popik, Smoky City, barrypopik.com website, March 27, 2005 The Commonwealth Adjectivals: Virginia, Virginian Demonym: Virginian
Geography of Virginia
Geography of Virginia Virginia is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America Location Northern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Americas North America Anglo America Northern America United States of America Contiguous United States Eastern United States East Coast of the United States Mid-Atlantic states Southeastern United States Southern United States Population of Virginia: 8,001,024 (2010 U.S. Census) Area of Virginia: 42,774.59 sq mi (110,785.67 km2) Atlas of Virginia
Places in Virginia
Historic places in Virginia Abandoned communities in Virginia Ghost towns in Virginia National Historic Landmarks in Virginia National Register of Historic Places listings in Virginia Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia National Natural Landmarks in Virginia National parks in Virginia State parks in Virginia
Environment of Virginia
Environment of Virginia Climate of Virginia Climate change in Virginia Protected areas in Virginia State forests of Virginia Superfund sites in Virginia
Natural geographic features of Virginia
Lakes of Virginia Mountains of Virginia Gaps of Virginia Rivers of Virginia
Regions of Virginia
Central Virginia Northern Virginia Southern Virginia
Administrative divisions of Virginia
The 95 Counties and 38 Cities of the Commonwealth of Virginia Municipalities in Virginia Cities in Virginia State capital of Virginia: City nicknames in Virginia Towns in Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia
Demography of Virginia
Demographics of Virginia
Government and politics of Virginia
Politics of Virginia Form of government: U.S. state government Virginia's congressional delegations Virginia State Capitol Elections in Virginia Electoral reform in Virginia Political party strength in Virginia
Branches of the government of Virginia
Government of Virginia
Executive branch of the government of Virginia Governor of Virginia Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Secretary of State of Virginia State departments Virginia Department of Transportation
Legislative branch of the government of Virginia
Virginia General Assembly (bicameral) Upper house: Virginia Senate Lower house: Virginia House of Delegates
Judicial branch of the government of Virginia
Courts of Virginia Supreme Court of Virginia
Law and order in Virginia
Law of Virginia Cannabis in Virginia Capital punishment in Virginia Individuals executed in Virginia Constitution of Virginia Crime in Virginia Gun laws in Virginia Law enforcement in Virginia Law enforcement agencies in Virginia Virginia State Police
Military in Virginia
Virginia Air National Guard Virginia Army National Guard
Local government in Virginia
Local government in Virginia
History of Virginia History of Virginia
History of Virginia, by period Prehistory of Virginia Native American tribes in Virginia Powhatan English Colony of Virginia, 1584–1707 Roanoke Colony, 1585–1587 Jamestown, Virginia, 1607–1760 History of slavery in Virginia Middle Plantation, Virginia, since 1632 (Williamsburg since 1698) French colony of Louisiane, 1699–1764 British Colony of Virginia, 1707–1776 French and Indian War, 1754–1763 Treaty of Fontainebleau of 1762 Treaty of Paris of 1763 British Indian Reserve, 1763–1783 Royal Proclamation of 1763 Dunmore's War 1774 American Revolutionary War, 1775–1783 United States Declaration of Independence of 1776 Treaty of Paris of 1783 Commonwealth of Virginia since 1776 Cherokee–American wars, 1776–1794 First state to ratify the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, signed July 9, 1778 Northwestern territorial claims ceded 1784 Tenth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America on June 25, 1788 George Washington becomes the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789 Separation of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, 1792 Thomas Jefferson becomes the third President of the United States on March 4, 1801 James Madison becomes the fourth President of the United States on March 4, 1809 War of 1812, 1812–1815 Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814 James Monroe becomes the fifth President of the United States on March 4, 1817 William Henry Harrison becomes ninth President of the United States on March 4, 1841 John Tyler becomes the tenth President of the United States on April 4, 1841 Mexican–American War, April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848 Zachary Taylor becomes 12th President of the United States on March 4, 1849 Virginia in the American Civil War, 1861–1865 Confederate States of America, 1861–1865 Eighth state to declare secession from the United States on April 17, 1861 Eighth state admitted to the Confederate States of America on May 7, 1861 Manassas Campaign, July 2–21, 1861 First Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861 Battle of Hampton Roads, March 8–9, 1862 Valley Campaign, March 23 – June 9, 1862 Peninsula Campaign, March – July 1862 Battle of Seven Pines, May 31 – June 1, 1862 Seven Days Battles, June 25 – July 1, 1862 Northern Virginia Campaign, July 19 – September 1, 1862 Second Battle of Bull Run, August 29–30, 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg, December 11–15, 1862 Battle of Chancellorsville, May 1–4, 1863 Separation of the State of West Virginia, 1863 Bristoe Campaign, October 14 – November 9, 1863 Overland Campaign, May 5 – June 24, 1864 Battle of the Wilderness, May 5–7, 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, May 8–21, 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor, May 31 – June 12, 1864 Valley Campaigns, May 15 – October 19, 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign, May 6–20, 1864 Siege of Petersburg, June 9, 1864 – March 25, 1865 Appomattox Campaign, March 29 – April 9, 1865 Battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865 Battle of Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865 Virginia in Reconstruction, 1865–1870 Eighth former Confederate state readmitted to the United States on January 26, 1870 Woodrow Wilson becomes 28th President of the United States on March 4, 1913 Shenandoah National Park established on December 26, 1935
History of Virginia, by subject List of Virginia state legislatures
Culture of Virginia
Culture of Virginia Museums in Virginia Religion in Virginia The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Virginia Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Scouting in Virginia State symbols of Virginia Flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia
The arts in Virginia Music of Virginia
Sports in Virginia
Sports in Virginia Professional sports teams in Virginia
Economy and infrastructure of Virginia
Economy of Virginia Communications in Virginia Newspapers in Virginia Radio stations in Virginia Television stations in Virginia Health care in Virginia Hospitals in Virginia Transportation in Virginia Airports in Virginia Roads in Virginia Interstate Highways in Virginia State highways in Virginia
Education in Virginia
Education in Virginia Schools in Virginia School districts in Virginia High schools in Virginia Colleges and universities in Virginia University of Virginia Virginia State University
See also
Virginia Index of Virginia-related articles
References
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