Outline of Virginia

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Virginia:

Contents

• Geography of Virginia
• Places in Virginia
• Environment of Virginia
• Natural geographic features of Virginia
• Regions of Virginia
• Administrative divisions of Virginia
• Government and politics of Virginia
• Executive branch of the government of Virginia
• Legislative branch of the government of Virginia
• Judicial branch of the government of Virginia
• Law and order in Virginia
• Military in Virginia
• History of Virginia
• History of Virginia by period
• Culture of Virginia
• The arts in Virginia
• Sports in Virginia
• Economy and infrastructure of Virginia
• Education in Virginia
• References

Virginia (officially, the Commonwealth of Virginia) – U.S. state located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as a former dominion of the English Crown, and "Mother of Presidents" due to the most U.S. presidents having been born there. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city, and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's estimated population as of 2013 is over 8.2 million.