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STATE INFO

Virginia was the 10th state in the USA; it became a state on June 25, 1788.

State Abbreviation - VA
State Capital - Richmond
Largest City - Virginia Beach
Area - 42,769 square miles [Virginia is the 35th biggest state in the USA]
Population - 7,078,515 (as of 2000) [Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the USA]
Name for Residents - Virginians
Major Industries - farming (tobacco, peanuts, corn, sweet potatoes, poultry, ham), tourism, US Navy warships, mining (coal), lumber (for paper and furniture), government workers

Presidential Birthplaces
George Washington was born in Westmoreland County on February 22, 1732 (he was the 1st US President, serving from 1789 to 1797).

Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell on April 13, 1743 (he was the 3rd US President, serving from 1801 to 1809).

James Madison was born in Port Conway on March 16, 1751 (he was the 4th US President, serving from 1809 to 1817).

James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County on April 28, 1758 (he was the 5th US President, serving from 1817 to 1825).

William Henry Harrison was born in Berkeley on February 9, 1773 (he was the 9th US President, serving in 1841).

John Tyler was born in Greenway on March 29, 1790 (he was the 10th US President, serving from 1841 to 1845).

Zachary Taylor was born near Barboursville on November 24, 1784 (he was the 12th US President, serving from 1849 to 1850).

Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton on December 28, 1856 (he was the 28th US President, serving from 1913 to 1921).

Major Rivers - James River, Rappahannock River, Potomac River, Shenandoah River
Major Lakes and Bodies of Water - Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Gathright Dam (Lake Moomaw), John H. Kerr Reservoir, John W. Flannagan Reservoir, Pound Lake, Philpott Lake
Highest Point - Mt. Rogers - 5,729 feet (1,746 m) above sea level
Number of Counties - 95
Bordering States - Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia [and Washington, District of Columbia]
Bordering Bodies of Water - Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay

Origin of the Name Virginia - Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England (she was known as the Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested this name around 1584.
State Nickname - Old Dominion
State Motto - "Sic Semper Tyrannis" (Thus Always to Tyrants)
State Song - Carry Me Back to Old Virginia

Virginia International Movers


International Moving to Virginia with Unity Van Lines

When it comes to international moving to and from Virginia, International Sea & Air Shipping is the name that you can put your complete trust on. No matter whether you need to shift to far or Middle East, or any part of Europe, we have a vast network of international movers through out the globe. We are one of the reputed Virginia international moving companies where you can expect to get the best services ever.

International Moving Services Virginia

At our Virginia international shipping center you can avail a wide range of top quality moving services that are sure to make your move a perfect one. Whether it is international moving need for your household items, or your precious car, we are efficient in handling everything. We are one leading international movers in Virginia where you can even avail customized services for corporate relocation.

Relocation

We cater to a wide range of international moving requirements. If you need seamless services for your employees relocating overseas, we can extend our experienced and professional services. We expedite the whole process by helping in documentation and other necessary steps required to be cleared even before the actual move starts. Our well trained Virginia staffs even will arrange for accommodation for the employees no matter wherever they are relocating.

Auto Transport

Moving the vehicle which moves you for Virginia international shipping, can prove to be hazardous; but never with us. All you need to do is to choose the method of auto-transport from the options like open deck, containerized (LCL & FCL), roll on-roll off and leave the rest to us. We make sure that no matter whether it is a Audi, BMW, Skoda or any other model and make, you get your car shipped totally dent free.

Freight Forwarding

Choosing the right one among hundreds of international movers for safe and sound international shipping is no doubt hard. But with our Virginia international relocation team, you can rest assured that your shipments will reach your address on time. We help you in tracking your shipments to and from Virginia, get the right insurance for your belongings, negotiate the price and also getting the letters of credit from the international movers.

Storage

One common requirement in almost all international shipping is storage facility. At our Virginia center we understand your needs and provide you with well maintained, safe and secure warehouse facility. You can avail our Virginia storage arrangements for both your short and long term needs.

International Relocation Experts

In Virginia we are one of the most charted international movers. Our team is comprised of skilled, well trained and expert staffs who will always chart that extra mile in order to make your international moving to and from Virginia go perfectly smooth and tension free. Whether it is clearing the documents and customs, need for inland transport or getting insurance – we assist you in all.

 

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Moving to Virginia? Get the facts about Virginia with Unity Van Lines.

The history of America is closely tied to Virginia, especially during the colonial period. Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America and slavery was introduced there in 1619. Give up their purpose is the American Revolution (Yorktown) and the Civil War (Appomattox) occurred in Virginia. Space called the "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there.

Today, the service sector provides one third of total employment in Virginia, generating as much income as the manufacturing and retail overall in 1999, representing 23% of gross state product. (Most of the service sector is business services, which include computer and data processing.)

Virginia has a large number of industries, including transportation equipment, food, electronics and other electrical equipment, chemicals, textiles and clothing, wood and wood products and furniture.

Agriculture remains an important sector, and was among the top ten for several agricultural products such as tomatoes, tobacco, nuts, apples, potatoes, summer, sweet potatoes, snap beans, turkeys and chickens. Virginia also has a great dairying.

Virginia is one of the top ten U.S. producers of coal, coal to about 70% of the value minerals Virginia, gravel, sand and gravel, lime, and kyanite are also mined.

Points of interest: Mt. Vernon, home of George Washington, Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, Stratford, Lees House, Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy, and Virginia and Williamsburg, restored colonial capital.

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel spans the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, connecting Cape Charles to Norfolk. It consists of a series of low trestles, two bridges and tunnels two miles long, the resort is 18 miles (29 kilometers) long. Opened in 1964.

Other attractions are the Shenandoah National Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, the Booker T. Washington birthplace near Roanoke, Arlington House (Robert E. Lee Memorial), Luray Caverns, the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge National Parkway.


 

 
 
 
 
         



 

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