The Virginia State From Space
Satellite Map is 40x28 inches, (70x100cm), not available laminated. Virginia
state of the south-central United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic
Ocean (E), North Carolina and Tennessee (S), Kentucky and West Virginia (W),
and Maryland and the District of Columbia (N and NE). Area, 40,817 sq mi
(105,716 sq km). Capital, Richmond. Largest city, Norfolk. Nickname, Old
Dominion. Motto, Sic Semper Tyrannis [Thus Always to Tyrants]. Virginia is
roughly triangular in shape. The small section of the state that, along with
Maryland and Delaware, occupies the Delmarva peninsula between Chesapeake
Bay and the Atlantic Ocean is separated from the main part of Virginia and
is called the Eastern Shore. Virginia's shores, mountains, mineral springs,
natural wonders, and numerous historic sites draw thousands of visitors
annually. Major tourist attractions include Shenandoah National Park,
Colonial National Historical Park at Williamsburg, and Arlington House
National Memorial. Other historic points of interest include Appomattox
Court House National Historical Park; Manassas and Richmond national
battlefield parks; Booker T. Washington and George Washington Birthplace
national monuments; Jamestown National Historic Site; National Capital Parks
(shared with Washington, D.C. and Maryland); and several national cemeteries
and military parks Virginia is officially styled a commonwealth. Richmond is
the capital, and Norfolk the largest city; other large cities are Newport
News, Portsmouth, and Alexandria, and Arlington, both suburbs of Washington,
D.C.
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