5 Interesting Facts about VIRGINIA

1. Virginia is Environmentally Friendly

We all love states and countries that work towards creating more environmentally friendly products; Virginia is one of the leading regions when it comes to that with their well-preserved ever-growing nature and awareness programs.

2. Pocahontas island

Pocahontas Island has one of the oldest black communities of the country that it is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places.

3. Leaders in Silk trade Historically

Initially, Virginia aimed towards being the leaders in silk trade but a fungus destroyed the trees which led to the traders in switching to tobacco.

4. A proud State

The people here are proud of their state and they make sure that they display their love through their license plates with Virginia having the highest percentage of vanity places out of all states.

5. Diversity

When it comes to diversity, Virginia is on the track with having large communities of African Americans, Germans, Irish, English, Asians etc.