It´s known as “The Old Dominion State” or “Mother State” for being the first colonized state. Richmond is it capital and other main cities are Virginia Bach, Nonfolk, Cheasapeake, Newport News, Arlington, Hampton and Alexandria.
The Atlantic ocean and the gulf stream play an important role in the rainy season of Virginia. Cattle and pork breeding, milky products, tobacco and soy, among others are its principal source of economical activity.
On this land, you can explore many places that holds the african-american tradition and its historical sites linked to the freedom of salves. The beautiful caverns of “Shenandoah”, the only ones with elevator system outstands between the wonders of Virginia.
Monticello, the iconic plantation of Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville, Jamestown settlement and colonial Williamsburg are living historical museums that display the life of colonial times.
Virginia has the highest concentration of workers in the technology sector. The growth of the technology sector has made chips the main export of the state. Northern Virginia, which was considered the state’s dairy capital, now produces software, communications technology and consulting companies.