Paddy - Virginia

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By Paddy Kelly


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Some stuff you need to know

about Virginia State capital Richmond State Abbreviation VA

State Nickname - Old Dominion

Largest city Virginia Beach State Area -42769 Miles squared ( Virginia is the 35th

largest state in the U . S . A )

Population 7078515 ( Virginia is the 12th mostpopulated state in the U .S .A )

Name for residents Virginians

How Virginia got its name Virginia got its name from

Queen Elizibeth the 1st the Virgin Queen


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Quick facts about

George WashingtonName George Washington

Occupation US president Birth date -22nd February 1732 Death date December 14th 1799

Place of birth Westmoreland county ,Virginia

George Washington was the first USPresident

George Washington could trace hisfamily's presence in North America tohis great-grandfather, John Washington,who migrated from England to Virginia.The family held some distinction inEngland and was given land by HenryVIII. Much of the familys wealth waslost during the Puritan revolution and in1657 Georges grandfather, LawrenceWashington, migrated to Virginia. Littleinformation is available about the familyin North America until Georges father,

Augustine, who was born in 1694.


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State AnimalsState bird Cardinal

State dog Americanfox hound

State insect TigerSwallowtail butterfly

State Fish Brooktrout


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About Virginia Virginia borders Maryland , West Virginia ,Kentucky , Tennessee and North Carolina

What is the climate like ? Virginia has a humid climate with hot Summers and mild

Winters though snow sometimes occurs these are less common on the coast and morecommon in the north and in the mountains

Bordering Waters - Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay

Major Rivers - James River, Rappahannock River, Potomac River, Shenandoah River

Highest Point - Mt. Rogers - 5,729 feet (1,746 m) above sea level

Number of Counties - 95


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Tourist Attractions Arlington National Cemetery

More than 250,000 American servicemen as well as many famous Americans are buried at the 612 acrenational cemetery, located just across the Potomac River from the nation's capital. ArlingtonNational Cemetery is Northern Virginia's most popular attraction and one of the area's "must sees."Walk the grounds and see the graves of notable Americans such as Presidents William Howard Taft

and John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Robert Kennedy. One can see the changing ofthe guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Mount Vernon Estate

George Washington's family home, located along the shores of the Potomac River, is the most scenictourist attraction in Northern Virginia. One can visit the mansion, the outbuildings, the gardens andthe new museum and learn about the life of America's first president and his family.

US Air force Memorial

The Air Force Memorial, honoring the millions of men and women who have served in the UnitedStates Air Force, symbolises flight and the flying spirit with three stainless steel spires that soar 270feet high .


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Famous People United States Presidents George Washington, Thomas

Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Zachary

Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson were all born in Virginia.

Famous athletes - Moses Malone, Ralph Sampson,Willie Lanier, Bruce Smith,

Famous author Edgar Allen Poe Famous entertainers - Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald,

Warren Beatty and Sandra Bullock


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Interesting Facts The major cash crop of Virginia is tobacco and many of the people who live there

earn their living from the tobacco industry.

Virginia is known as "the birthplace of a nation".

Eight United States Presidents were born in Virginia: George Washington,Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler,

Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.

Six Presidents' wives were born in Virginia: Martha Washington, MarthaJefferson, Rachel Jackson, Letitia T yler, Ellen Arthur, Edith Wilson

The State flower is not really a f lower, but the blossom of the dogwood tree,which is also the state tree


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Interesting Facts The Blue Ridge Mountains are located in Virginia

Calamity Jane was a famous set in Virginia

About 1/2 of all the people in the United States livewithin a 500 mile radius of the Capital of Virginia.

George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, is locatedin Virginia

Bristol is legally two cities but they share the samemain street. One in Virginia and one in Tennesseeeach with its own government and city services.


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Quiz Time ???? 1 . What Famous President is from Virginia ?

2. What states border Virginia ?

3. What is George Washington s home called ?

4. How many counties are their in Virginia ?

5. Who is the famous authur from Virginia ?

6. What is Virginia s state bird ?

7. What is the state s abbreviation ?

8. What is the state s nickname ?

9. What is the state s capital

10. What is the main Industry in Virginia


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Conclusion

I really enjoyed doing this project and have learned a

lot about Virginia ..

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