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Eastern Virginia is part of the [[Atlantic Plain]], and the [[Middle Peninsula]] forms the mouth of the [[Chesapeake Bay]]. Central Virginia lies predominantly in the [[Piedmont (United States)|Piedmont]], the foothill region of the [[Blue Ridge Mountains]], which cross the western and southwestern parts of the state. The fertile [[Shenandoah Valley]] fosters the state's most productive agricultural counties, while the economy in [[Northern Virginia]] is driven by [[technology company|technology companies]] and [[Federal government of the United States|U.S. federal government]] agencies. [[Hampton Roads]] is also the site of the [[Virginia Port Authority|region's main seaport]] and [[Naval Station Norfolk]], the world's largest naval base. | Eastern Virginia is part of the [[Atlantic Plain]], and the [[Middle Peninsula]] forms the mouth of the [[Chesapeake Bay]]. Central Virginia lies predominantly in the [[Piedmont (United States)|Piedmont]], the foothill region of the [[Blue Ridge Mountains]], which cross the western and southwestern parts of the state. The fertile [[Shenandoah Valley]] fosters the state's most productive agricultural counties, while the economy in [[Northern Virginia]] is driven by [[technology company|technology companies]] and [[Federal government of the United States|U.S. federal government]] agencies. [[Hampton Roads]] is also the site of the [[Virginia Port Authority|region's main seaport]] and [[Naval Station Norfolk]], the world's largest naval base. | ||
Virginia's history begins with [[Native American tribes in Virginia|several Indigenous groups]], including the [[Powhatan]]. In 1607, the [[London Company]] established the [[Colony of Virginia]] as the first permanent [[English overseas possessions|English colony]] in the [[New World]], leading to Virginia's nickname as '''the Old Dominion'''. Slaves from Africa and land from displaced native tribes fueled the growing plantation economy, but also fueled conflicts both inside and outside the colony. Virginians [[Virginia in the American Revolution|fought for the independence]] of the [[Thirteen Colonies]] in the [[American Revolution]], and helped establish the new national government. During the [[Virginia in the American Civil War|American Civil War]], the state government in Richmond joined the [[Confederated States of America|Confederacy]], while many northwestern counties remained loyal to the | Virginia's history begins with [[Native American tribes in Virginia|several Indigenous groups]], including the [[Powhatan]]. In 1607, the [[London Company]] established the [[Colony of Virginia]] as the first permanent [[English overseas possessions|English colony]] in the [[New World]], leading to Virginia's nickname as '''the Old Dominion'''. Slaves from Africa and land from displaced native tribes fueled the growing plantation economy, but also fueled conflicts both inside and outside the colony. Virginians [[Virginia in the American Revolution|fought for the independence]] of the [[Thirteen Colonies]] in the [[American Revolution]], and helped establish the new national government. During the [[Virginia in the American Civil War|American Civil War]], the state government in Richmond joined the [[Confederated States of America|Confederacy]], while many northwestern counties remained loyal to the Union, which led to the separation of [[West Virginia]] in 1863. | ||
Although the state was under [[Solid South|one-party rule]] for nearly a century following the [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction era]], both major political parties have been competitive in Virginia since the repeal of [[Jim Crow laws]] in the 1970s. Virginia's state legislature is the [[Virginia General Assembly]], which was established in July 1619, making it the oldest current law-making body in [[North America]]. Unlike other states, cities and counties in Virginia function as equals, but the state government manages most local roads. It is also the only state where governors are prohibited from serving consecutive terms. | Although the state was under [[Solid South|one-party rule]] for nearly a century following the [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction era]], both major political parties have been competitive in Virginia since the repeal of [[Jim Crow laws]] in the 1970s. Virginia's state legislature is the [[Virginia General Assembly]], which was established in July 1619, making it the oldest current law-making body in [[North America]]. Unlike other states, cities and counties in Virginia function as equals, but the state government manages most local roads. It is also the only state where governors are prohibited from serving consecutive terms. | ||