Virginia

Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered by Maryland to its northeast, West Virginia to its northwest; Washington D.C., and Delaware are both located along its southern border with North Carolina and Tennessee lying directly west across from it. As of 2019 estimates, it had an estimated population of 8.5 million people making it one of the most populous states in America. Its capital city is Richmond which has served as such since 1780 when Thomas Jefferson first proposed moving Virginia’s government there from Williamsburg due to better transportation options available at that time period

The geography of Virginia consists primarily out flat land including coastal plains near Chesapeake Bay while also containing rolling hills near Appalachian Mountains in far southwest corner near Kentucky-Tennessee Border. The climate ranges from humid subtropical climates found on Eastern Shoreline around Norfolk/Hampton Roads area all way up until continental humid type weather conditions seen throughout Shenandoah Valley Region towards Northwest portion State line bordering West Virginia & Maryland respectively .

The economy for this diverse state as well relies heavily upon multiple industries ranging from agricultural production (cotton , tobacco crops) found down south portions especially within Hampton Roads Area ; military installations such Quantico Marine Base located just outside DC Metro area or Naval Station Newport News nearby Norfolk where shipbuilding occurs regularly . Furthermore tourism remains vital component respective Gross Domestic Product (GDP ) thanks vast array historical sites like Jamestown Settlement or Colonial Williamsburg allowing visitors learn about colonial history associated commonwealth itself during their stay .. Additionally many universities scattered throughout which include University Of Richmond home Va’s original law school back 1834 even today holds prominent rank amongst nation’s top rated institutions higher learning – making educational sector another key player terms generating money into local economies themselves..

In conclusion VA stands proud part united states representing over 400 years worth culture heritage formed earliest English settlers arriving shores 1607 still resonates modern day life those living here having shaped identity each generation passing through last centuries future sure look bright!