The State Flag of Virginia

The State Flag of Virginia bears the Great Seal of the Commonwealth on a field of blue. The seal depicts the goddess "Virtus." She is dressed as an Amazon, armed with a spear and sword, and stands over a defeated despot. The seal displays the State Motto,"Sic Semper Tyrannis," which is Latin for, "Thus Always to Tyrants."

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For information on the Symbols and Emblems of the Commonwealth, visit Virginia General Assembly Web site.

Climate

A mild to humid coastal climate is characteristic of Virginia.

Record high temperature: 110 degrees F (43 C) at Columbia on July 5, 1954.

Record low temperature: -29 degrees F (36 C) at Monterey on Feb. 10, 1899.

Average July temperature: 75 degrees F (24 C).

Average January temperature: 36 degrees F (2 C).

Average yearly precipitation: 43 inches (109 cm).

Flora & Fauna

This is a short list of trees and animals that are native to Virginia:

For more information about Virginia's trees and forests check out the Virginia Department of Forestry.

For more information on wildlife, contact the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

Population

For population numbers and other statistics, visit the US Census