Virginia,
officially the Commonwealth of Virginia,
is a 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. 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 Virginia is Richmond |
| Seal of Virginia |
Virginia has a total area
of 42,774.2 square miles (110,784.7 km2), making it the 35th-largest
state by area. The highest elevation is
Mount Rogers 5,729 ft (1,746 metres). It
was admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788.
According to a 2010 census, there are 8 million residents in Viriginia.
The state's motto, Sic
Semper Tyrannis, translates from Latin as "Thus Always to
Tyrants", and is used on the state seal, which is then used on the flag.
While the seal was designed in 1776, and the flag was first used in the 1830s,
both were made official in 1930. Also on
the postcard is the State's bird - the cardinal as well as the State's flower -
Dogwood.
This postcard came from
Jennifer R. (26 March 2014) Swap-bot.
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