| State Abbreviation |
VA |
| Statehood |
June 25, 1788 |
| State Capital |
Richmond |
| Number of Counties |
95 |
| State Population (2005) | 7,567,465 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
October 16, 2000 |
| State Flower |
American dogwood |
| Nickname |
The Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents |
| State Flag |
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| Governor |
Tim Kaine (D) |
| Senators |
John Warner (R)
Jim Webb (D) |
| Area Codes |
236, 276, 381, 434, 540, 571, 703, 757, 804 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Virginia Beach | 425,257 |
| Norfolk | 234,403 |
| Chesapeake | 199,184 |
| Richmond | 197,790 |
| Newport News | 180,150 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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