Virginia--Vital Statistics
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Virginia
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Vital Statistics
NicknameThe Old Dominion
MottoSic Semper Tyrannis (Thus Always to Tyrants)
AnimalAmerican Foxhound
FlowerDogwood
BirdCardinal
TreeDogwood
SongCarry Me Back to Old Virginia
ShellOyster
Entered the UnionJune 25, 1788
CapitalRichmond
Land Area (square miles)39,598
Rank in Nation37th
1990 Census Population6,187,358
Rank in Nation12th
Density per square mile156.26
1992 Estimated Population6,377,000
Number of Representatives in Congress11
Capital CityRichmond
Population203,056
Rank in State3rd
Largest CityVirginia Beach
Population393,069
Number of Places over 10,000 Population76
Source: The Book of the States, 1992-93 edition, Vol. 29; The Council of State Governments, Lexington, KY.