Official Language :
English
Spoken Language :
English 94.3%, Spanish 5.8%
Largest City :
Virginia Beach
Largest Metro Area :
Northern Virginia
Area :
Ranked 35th in the US
Total :
42,774 sq mi
(110,785 km²)
Width :
200 miles (320 km)
Length :
430 miles (690 km)
Latitude :
36° 32' N to 39° 28' N
Longitude :
75° 15' W to 83° 41' W
Population :
Ranked 12th in the US
Total2 :
7,642,884 (2006 est.)[2]
Density :
193/sq mi (75/km²)
Ranked 14th in the US
Median Income :
$59,562[3] (9th)
Highest Point :
Mount Rogers[4]
5,729 ft (1,747 m)
Lowest Point :
Atlantic Ocean[4]
0 ft (0 m)
Admission To Union :
June 25, 1788 (10th)
Governor :
Timothy M. Kaine (D)
Lieutenant Governor :
Bill Bolling (R)
Us Senators :
John Warner (R)
Jim Webb (D)
Congressional Delegation :
8 R, 3 D (list)
Time Zones :
Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website :
www.virginia.gov
