Virginia
North America, United States
United States
People from Virginia are called:
Male/General:
Virginian
Pronunciation:
/vərˈdʒɪniən/
Etymology & Origin
Named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, the 'Virgin Queen'.
About Virginia
- Capital city: Richmond.
- Historic colonial sites at Jamestown and Williamsburg.
- Economy includes government, defense, and technology.
- Admitted as the 10th state in 1788.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 8,730,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America