State Symbols Guide
Virginia State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
VA
Capital
Richmond
Population
8,631,393
Statehood
1788
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
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State Flag
Virginia State Flag
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State Flower
Dogwood
Cornus florida
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State Motto
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Latin
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State Nickname
The Old Dominion
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State Tree
Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Virginia
- Abbreviation
- VA
- Capital City
- Richmond
- Population
- 8,631,393
- Statehood Date
- June 25, 1788
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
