Virginia  is a  state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States.  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.  Nicknames include: Mother of Presidents, The Old Dominion, and The Commonwealth. It was admitted to the Union as the 10th state on June 25, 1788.  Virginia has Populated Places in 95 counties and 38 independent cities, the latter acting in many ways as county-equivalents ...