ONE OF THE 50 STATES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS

Virginia

LOCATION AND BECAUSE OF THE NAME

• Located on the Atlantic coast of South America. Named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who, having never married, was known as the "Virgin Queen." The state is known by the nickname "Old Dominion" (Old Dominion) and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" because it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents (including four of the first five).

CAPITAL

• Richmond is the capital of the state of Virginia. Richmond has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. It is located on the banks of the James river, hills and valleys, in a very strategic location for trade development. It has many industries and many attractions, among which may be mentioned museums, monuments, churches and parks.

Assateague BeachAssateague Island is a 37-mile (60 km) long barrier island located off the eastern coast ofDelmarva. The northern two-thirds of the island is in Maryland while the southern third is inVirginia. The Maryland section contains the majority of Assateague Island National Seashoreand Assateague State Park. The Virginia section contains Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and a small part of the national seashore. It is best known for its herds of feral horses, pristine beaches, and the Assateague Lighthouse.

The island also contains numerous marshes, bays and coves, including Toms Cove. Bridge access for cars is possible from both Maryland and Virginia, though no road runs the full length of the island.

THE PENTAGON

BENTHAMIDIA FLORIDA

MAP STATE

SÍMBOLOS DA VIRGÍNIA

• Music: None currently, for the old, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny (Take me back to old Virginny), had their status as state symbol removed in 1997 because it stretches considered racially offensive.

FLAG

CREDITS

• http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia

• http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia#Clima

• http://www.virginia.gov/visit/plan-a-trip

• http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virg%C3%ADnia

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_Island

ALUNOS :P

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