Capital |
Richmond
Area |
40,767 sq mi 105,586 sq km |
Population (2000 census) |
7,078,515 |
Major Cities (2000 census) |
Virginia Beach (425,257), Norfolk (234,403), Chesapeake (199,184), Richmond (197,790), Newport News (180,150) |
Major Rivers |
Potomac, Rappahannock, James, York, Roanoke |
Highest Point |
Mt. Rogers 5,729 feet 1,746 meters |
Industry |
transportation equipment, textiles, food processing, printing, electrical equipment, chemicals, tobacco products |
Agriculture |
beef cattle, poultry, dairy products, tobacco, hogs, soybeans |
Minerals and Resources |
coal, crushed stone, lime, construction sand and gravel |
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