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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. The Commonwealth of Virginia ( /vərˈdʒɪnjə/ ) is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" because it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents. The geography and climate of the state are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which are home to much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city and Fairfax County the most populous political subdivision. The state population is nearly eight million. The area's history begins with indigenous settlements, and the founding of the Virginia Colony in 1607 by the Virginia Company of London as the first permanent New World English colony. Land from displaced Native American tribes, including the Powhatan, and slave labor each played significant roles in Virginia's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the Thirteen Colonies in the American Revolution and joined the Confederacy in the American Civil War, during which Richmond was the Confederate capital and the state of West Virginia separated. Although traditionally conservative and historically part of the South, both major national parties are competitive in modern Virginia. The state government, home to the oldest legislature in the Americas, has been repeatedly ranked most effective by the Pew Center on the States. It is unique in how it treats cities and counties equally, manages local roads, and prohibits its Governors from serving consecutive terms. Virginia's economy has many sectors: agriculture in places like the Shenandoah Valley; federal agencies in Northern Virginia, including the Department of Defense and CIA; and military facilities in Hampton Roads, home to the region's main seaport. The growth of the media and technology sectors have made computer chips the state's leading export, with the industry based on the strength of Virginia's public schools and universities. Virginia does not have a major professional sports franchise, but is home to several prominent collegiate sports programs. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Can you eat virginia ham without cooking it? Q. I bought a small Virginia Ham from Aldi and can't figure out if it has been cooked or not. In the ingredients list, it says smoked, so I think it has been smoked/cured in some way. But does that mean it is ready to eat? Can I slice it up and serve it on sandwiches? It doesn't say whether or not it is pre-cooked. It looks just like the ham you buy from the deli to make sandwiches with. Asked by ungirl - Thu May 29 22:28:35 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments A. It's not legal for it to be labeled "Virginia ham" until it has been cured, and cured ham can be eaten as is. Answered by wmayers99 - Thu May 29 22:42:05 2008 Where can I buy a turtle in Northern Virginia? Q. I live in Fairfax, VA where it is illegal for pet stores to sell turtles. I was wondering of any turtle breeders or pet stores in the Northern Virginia area where I would be able to buy one. Asked by James - Wed Jun 18 17:28:48 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments A. If it's illegal for pet stores to sell them, it's highly likely that it's illegal for you to own one anywhere in the state. Unfortunately, there are still a number of states that have a complete ban on turtles. I'm in Tennessee and there is a ban on them here as well. The only way to get around it is if you're a legitimate institution buying turtles for educational or research purposes, in which case you would need to obtain a possession permit from your state's wildlife resources agency. However, I've read that a bill was introduced last year to get the FDA to lift the ban on pet turtles. I guess we'll see what happens. Answered by Quiet Tempest - Wed Jun 18 18:31:09 2008 What would have attracted people of different social classes to Virginia in the 17th and 18th centuries?
Q. I need to "attract" people to my Virginia colony so I need info on why the wealthy, poor, religiously persicuted, ect. would want to live there. I know about the tobacco industry and other basic things, but I need more appealing facts. Websites would be appreciated. Thank you so much! Asked by quizzicalee - Sun Aug 26 12:01:15 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. For younger sons of nobility it was a chance to avoid living of the generosity of the eldest or being poor. They could create their own estates. For the working poor it was freedom from guilds and restraints and a chance for upward mobility. For the religious a chance to worship as they wished and for some to build a society for God. For the restless it was a chance to wander and explore. To go places no one else had ever been. For the glory hounds it was a chance to gain fame and notoriety. Answered by chessale - Mon Aug 27 13:47:37 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "virginia" West Virginia Lawmakers Approve Creation of Special Business Courts
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