Virginia

Which U.S. state has about the same population figures as Austria? Find out in the latest addition to our state video series: Judy Friedberg from the Management Section presents her home state. #50states #VA
Transcript:
Hi, I'm Judy Friedberg and I am happy to tell you about my home state of Virginia.
Officially known as the Commonwealth of Virginia, this mid-Atlantic state is
bordered by Washington, DC, Maryland, West Virginia and North Carolina. And,
to the East, the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean border Virginia's Eastern
Shore, another peninsula of Virginia land.
More than eight million people live in Virginia. Our state flower is actually a
flowering tree -- the dogwood. Our state bird is the cardinal.
Much of our state's natural beauty is protected by National Parks. My favorite is
Great Falls Park which highlights a rushing section of the Potomac River, which
flows to the Bay from the mountains in the west. Those mountains are also known
as The Blue Ridge Mountains, due to the coloring of the trees and shadows,
particularly in the early morning and early evening light.
Much of this area is included in Shenandoah National Park. Within the park is a
portion of the beautiful Appalachian Trail -- a rigorous hiking trail which extends
from Georgia to Maine. In the autumn, the leaves are at their most colorful.
Skyline Drive runs through the park. This is a fantastic way to see the beauty of the
mountains and the Shenandoah Valley from the comfort of your car.
The Shenandoah Valley is known for dairy farms and wineries. Virginia's farming
history also includes tobacco and cotton.
Virginia's nicknames refer to its rich history. "The Old Dominion" refers to its status
as one of the original 13 colonies. Virginia's other nickname is "The Mother of
Presidents. " Eight U.S. presidents were born here - more than any other state.
Some of their homes are open to the public as historic sites.
Mount Vernon, home of our first President, George Washington, sits high on a bluff
overlooking the Potomac River, not far from Washington, DC.
Monticello, home of our third President and drafter of our Declaration of
Independence, Thomas Jefferson, is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The
University of Virginia, which Jefferson founded, is nearby.
But, back to some much earlier history...Native people, including the Powhatan,
Algonquin, and Iroquois, were already living in the area long before the English
settlers came. Some say the name Virginia was the settlers' way of honoring Queen
Elizabeth the First of England, who was also known as "The Virgin Queen."
You may have heard of the story of Pocahontas? She was a native of the area and a
friend to the English settlers of the colony's first capitol, Jamestown, in 1616.
Williamsburg served as the capitol of the Colony of Virginia from the early 1700s
and was the center of political activity leading to the American Revolution.
Both Jamestown and Williamsburg have active historic centers where you can learn
more about colonial life.
Richmond became the state capital in 1780 and remains so today. In 1861, after ten
states seceded from the United States, Richmond became the capital of the shortlived
Confederate States of America.
After the Civil War ended, and these states re-entered the Union, Richmond
developed into a railroad crossroads for the region. These strong railroads helped
develop trade routes between the middle of the country and the Atlantic Ocean and
led to the founding of Newport News Shipbuilding which continues to produce
battleships and aircraft carriers. Nearby Hampton Roads is the largest naval base on
the east coast.
Virginia is also home to the world's largest office building, The Pentagon,
headquarters of the Defense Department.
Other Virginia coastal attractions are historic lighthouses including Cape Henry,
Fort Monroe and Assateague. Assateague is also the home of the Chincoteague wild
ponies. And, if you visit there perhaps you will order some delicious Chesapeake
Bay blue crab and a beer for your dinner.
Today, media, technology, software, communications, and consulting are the fastest growing sectors of Virginia's economy. The education sector, particularly Virginia's
200-plus colleges and universities, and the government employment sector are also
growth areas. All of this and more, make Virginia the wealthiest of the southern
United States.
I hope you enjoyed hearing about Virginia today.

[@opiateEP]

I live in Washington state but i love Virginia by far my favorite state its so beautiful the south rules.

[@andrewharre7663]

🐓

[@texasson7950]

U.S. Embassy/Vienna/Wien.....Frau Friedberg, Sie haben vergessen zu sagen: Ms. Friedberg omitted to say that Virginia is ALSO bordered by Tennessee and Kentucky in the southwestern part of the state. Although I am a native TEXAN, I formerly lived in Virginia, and I have traveled throughout the Commonwealth. P.S. Yes, I speak German.

[@esabernd5115]

Wow..soon I will be living that place

[@davidharrison6615]

I am English and I love the southern states . wonderful countryside and amazing people , the more down to earth the better . I visit regular and keep off the tourist trails . You are very lucky to live in the south. I think of it as my second home.

[@desmonshaver7740]

from charlottesville VA.. shoutout to TJ... and UVA wahoowa!! proud of being from the south!

[@chakiperdomo1372]

Great video.. Virginia is awesome ...

[@joshdosesomthing6678]

You guys need to come to Chesapeake va and Norfolk va and Varginia beach va there great citys.

[@chiefdryno]

Wow Pocahontas has always been my favourite Cartoon character and I've always loved drawing her as a kid. Now through my ancestry DNA test results, it is evident that a greater portion of my family are in Virginia!

[@Nowbeach]

We also are bordered by Tennessee and Kentucky. Who wrote this copy?

[@desmonshaver7740]

***** right this is the south, the first southern state really

[@dirtylogs]

0:28 kentucky tennessee wtf

[@johnstonehugo.williams6669]

I love va

[@ajmalshahtravelling7088]

well place,, historical background

[@MubarakRakah]

تقرير رائع ، شكراً لتعليمنا عن هذه الولاية الجميلة.

[@rabidmanbearcat]

Virginia Beach!

[@joshnewton1243]

f you Danville!

[@nikomason3442]

Born there

[@abbetorres253]

This is great, just what I need to show my school children. Unfortunately I can't because you mention beer. Could you edit that part out?

[@kristinetompkins4261]

Love my adopted state!

[@annamarcalleti2207]

DANVILLE VIRGINIA WHERE I GREW UP VIRGINIA IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE 😏

[@joshnewton1243]

so did i my dude

[@hstyles659]

Good

[@CNGCYoutube]

I live in Virginia To. I live in Chantilly

[@lesterwatson8519]

Did Tennessee Move? Oh I forgot Virginia stops at Roanoke.

[@NukeFMB]

u forgot tennesse kentucky and its a southern state

[@maramartins8071]

Lindo

[@ajluni2008]

what a clear english!!!

[@riptide_slammer2026]

I love Mt. Vernon

[@brettfrancis9595]

I am from Hampton. Mt. Vernon is a favorite memory for me! It was a favorite weekend trip for my husband and me. I love this and am very proud to be a Virginian!

[@princesslovely2290]

i live in virginia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nullnull1463]

Kool

[@kerwinsmyth1849]

I love virginia 😢

[@Germanmuscle]

I'm from ohio but now live in Virginia why do we share the same bird

[@NukeFMB]

i am from and live in va

[@georgeschlaline6057]

Shooting in Virginia leaves 5 dead 2 injured

[@anime_idk5213]

Virginia is not south or north it’s the mid Atlantic state with maryland

[@tatiana_094]

does Jacob sartouis live here

[@samaghassan4304]

um is it a good place to live? is it a modern city? and are there many foreigners there? please tell me :( cause I'm not an american thanks

[@aisthpaoitht]

What do you want to know? What area? It's a big state...

[@samaghassan4304]

Thanks for answering alexandria I guess ,I'm not so sure I want to know about people there? what kind of cities ?

[@proxidy8345]

Is really nice, people talk about the history a lot But we have lots of city's. Like my house on VA beach was 8 million

[@brandoncolley4663]

Virginia is a very beautiful state:) the most popular places here in Virginia is Richmond and Norfolk. i live in Harrisonburg Va there isn't much foreigners here like there is in Florida or California

[@samaghassan4304]

brandon colley Thank you! I'm here now haha in northern virginia -Ashburn . nice state! I've never been in Harrisonburg hope I'll get to visit it one day . Thanks again and have a nice day

[@georgeschlaline6057]

No gangs So no essay Holmes or Vato

[@vivi-ff3wh]

My name is virginia

[@connortierney5665]

i live in viginia

[@proxidy8345]

First: you missed two border states, they are Maryland, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Second: you fuckking say apalacation Third: Jamestown was established in 1607 not 1616 Fourth: pentagon is not in va it's in Washington, D.C. Fifth: Washington, D.C. Ain't a state

[@doublestuforeos5286]

I agree with everything, but the Pentagon is in Arlington, not D.C.

[@alexey8710]

Actually If you knew anything about Virginia, you would know that the Pentagon is in ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA. It is not in DC, never has been in DC. It is in Virginia. Dont believe me? Look it up. I know what I am talking about

[@riptide_slammer2026]

Hi

[@toniwillians6062]

Jesus es luzzz

[@georgep.burdell7237]

I'm a native Virginian, and could have made a better video for the Old Dominion. --and wow, no mention of Yorktown?? Bah! (Won't dislike, but damn)

[@monicacooper2822]

TN?????? Wow.

[@orimerorimer]

Korean is the king in Virginia. East sea east sea east sea!

[@princesslovely2290]

wait virgianian fried chickan explaind!

[@monicacooper2822]

You clearly didn't grow up here. I appreciate your efforts but it is sad at best.

[@davidharrison6615]

your lucky to live in sych a great place .

[@trinitysolorzano2435]

:D

[@joshmo282]

virginia is a southern south eastern state not mid atlantic lol

[@jerste]

she's so hot!

[@unitedarabuprising3742]

😂😂😂

[@jasoncampos2933]

Virginia is a southern state , a important southern state home to Sweet tea Robert E lee and Richmond 😒

[@drdelta24]

What a pathetic excuse for a commonwealth! Even though I was born and raised VA, I LOATHE IT!

[@christinacope562]

drdelta24 Travel more, I want to move back.

[@monicacooper2822]

This is so sad, too think this is all VA has to offer. What endorsed script are you reading?? Go away.

[@MonicaGarcia-fu9hn]

so boring

[@orimerorimer]

Korean is the king in Virginia. East sea east sea east sea!