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Description: The Commonwealth of Virginia is a state in the Southern United States. Named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who ... more

Virginia ... was known as the Virgin Queen, this commonwealth was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. Virginia was the first part of the Americas to be continuously inhabited by British colonists from its founding as a European colony up to the American Revolution. It included area explored by the 1584 expedition of Sir Walter Raleigh along the coast of North America, and at one time it also included Bermuda (or Virgineola). The London Virginia Company became incorporated as a joint stock company by a proprietary charter drawn up on April 10, 1606. The charter granted lands stretching from approximately the 34th parallel (North Carolina) north to approximately the 45th parallel (New York) and from the Atlantic Ocean westward (although the Third Charter of 1612 extended its boundaries far enough across the Atlantic to incorporate Bermuda, which the company had been in possession of since 1609). The capital is Richmond and the most populous city is Virginia Beach.

Newest Review: ... is very inexpensive. The seafood was magnificent. All in all if you are going to watch your weight on any part of the holiday I would suggest that it isn’t at Virginia Beach! The resort is very lively, but it is possible to have some decent amount of peace and tranquillity – if only sitting on the pier watching the waves, and fish being caught. If you need a change from the beach ... more

... the Norfolk Naval Base is very close. We were at Virginia Beach on September 11th, and as you can imagine the whole mood of the holiday changed, however this is an op about Virginia itself, and although the events of September 11th, obviously did h...more

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Is Virginia for Lovers? (2406 words)
by - written on 09/02/02 (Very useful, 485 readings)
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Where to start? I’ve often heard that Virginia is said to be one of the most beautiful states in the U.S.A., and having been there twice I can see why. It is also said that ‘Virginia is for lovers’, but I disagree – it’s for everyone. The state itself is in the shape of a triangle on the east coast. Its motto is ‘Sic Semper Tyrannis’ which is seen on the Virginian Flag and means ‘Thus always to tyrants’ I will endeavour through this op to give you a view of Virginia itself, and not a history or geography lesson, and I will try to keep it as short as the description of the state of Virginia will ... Read the complete review

A Great Place For A Family Vacation (561 words)
by - written on 13/08/01 (Very useful, 155 readings)
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When most people think of Virginia Beach, they think of crowds, the boardwalk, and cramped hotel rooms. A nice alternative is Sandbridge Beach. Where to Rent Sandbridge Realty 581 Sandbridge Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Toll Free (800) 933-4800 or Siebert Realty 601 Sandbridge Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Toll Free (877) 422-6200 You can request a book of available homes from either Realtor. Each shows a photo of the home, the bedding available, limit of people the home will accommodate, and features included. For the last several years (seven, I believe) my family and I have been ... Read the complete review

Virginia: Named for the Virgin Queen (844 words)
by - written on 05/05/01 (Very useful, 75 readings)
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I am a bit of a US history buff, no great expert, you understand, but I have read up on the War of Independance and the Civil War, so some 10 years ago, my wife and I decided to visit Virginia. We had been there briefly during a stay in Washington DC and this had whetted our appetite for more. It's a lovely State. Quite apart from the historical sights (and sites), there is a theme park (Busch Gardens) and many excellent beaches not far away, neither of which we sampled (it being March and very cold, for one thing!). We actually started this trip in New York where we spent a weekend. We then drove down the coast taking in, very briefly, Atlantic ... Read the complete review