The state of Virginia is also called "Old Dominion; Mother of Presidents". Their moto is Sic Semper Tyrannis (Latin). The official languages are English. The spoken languages are English 94.6%, Spanish 5.9%. The largest city in Virginia is Virginia Beach. Before statehood it was called Colony of Virginia. Virginia's government is comprised of the Governor, who is currently Bob McDonnell (R), Lieutenant Governor, who is currently Bill Bolling (R), Senators: Jim Webb (D), Mark Warner (D), House Delegation: 8 Republicans, 3 Democrats (list).The legislature is General Assembly.

Total area for Virginia is 42,774.2 sq mi (110,785.67 km2) (Ranked 35th in the U.S.). The width is 200 miles (320 km) and the length is 430 miles (690 km). In terms of latitude and longitude we have: 36° 32′ N to 39° 28′ N and 75° 15′ W to 83° 41′ W. According to the 2010 United States Census, the total population is 8,001,024 (Ranked 12th in the U.S.). This equates to a population density of 202.6/sq mi  (78/km2) Ranked 16th in the U.S.. The highest point is Mount Rogers 5,729 ft (1746 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean sea level.

The local time zone is Eastern: UTC−5/−4. The abbreviations used for this state are VA US-VA. Additional information and the official website of the state is found at www.virginia.gov.

Short Description
Virginia (i/vərˈdʒɪnjə/) is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the 'Old Dominion' and sometimes the 'Mother of Presidents' after the eight U.S. presidents 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 the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's population is over eight million.

The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607 the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent New World English colony. Slave labor and the land acquired from displaced Native American tribes each played a significant role in the colony's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution and joined the Confederacy in the American Civil War, during which Richmond was made the Confederate capital and Virginia's northwestern counties separated to form the state of West Virginia. Although the Commonwealth was under conservative single party rule for nearly a century following Reconstruction, both major national parties are competitive in modern Virginia.

The Virginia General Assembly is the oldest legislature in the Americas. The state government has been repeatedly ranked most effective by the Pew Center on the States. It is unique in how it treats cities and counties equally, manages local roads, and prohibits its governors from serving consecutive terms. Virginia's economy has many sectors: agriculture in the Shenandoah Valley; federal agencies in Northern Virginia, including the headquarters of the Department of Defense and CIA; and military facilities in Hampton Roads, the site of the region's main seaport. Virginia's public schools and many colleges and universities have contributed to growing media and technology sectors. As a result, computer chips have become the state's leading export.