Virginia

Virginia

Virginia is located in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States. The state is bordered by Maryland to the north, North Carolina to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Its capital is Richmond and Virginia Beach is the most populous city of the state. Its cities include Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Newport. CIA headquarters and the Pentagon are located in the northeastern part of the state near Washington D.C. The Pentagon, a five-sided building, is the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense.

Virginia has several nicknames. The state was nicknamed "Old Dominion" because of its loyalty to King Charles II during the English Civil War. Because eight presidents were born in the state, it has been called "Mother of Presidents." Virginia was named after Queen Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen," and is one of four states officially called a commonwealth.

From Virginia Beach to Roanoke, Virginia offers a little bit of everything. International students in Virginia will find a college in a location infused with coastal charm and majestic mountains that fits their chosen lifestyle. The College of William and Mary, located in Williamsburg, has its roots dug far into history. George Mason University in Fairfax is just minutes away from Washington, D.C. and offers 199 degree programs. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg in the Shenandoah Valley.

List of colleges and universities in Virginia

Official Website of the State of Virginia

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