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Virginia · USPS Abbreviation

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Virginia's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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VA is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Virginia. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with VA — match the code to the state.

Why VA?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code VA takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Virginia.

Quick facts

USPS code
VA
Capital
Richmond
Largest city
Virginia Beach
Region
South
Admitted to Union
1788
Nickname
Old Dominion
Electoral votes
13
Bordering states
Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia

Other Virginia games

→ Virginia · Place the State→ Virginia · State Capitals Quiz→ Virginia · State Flag Quiz→ Virginia · State Nickname Quiz

More about Virginia

→ Virginia state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Virginia's abbreviation?

VA.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Virginia quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Virginia appears in every Statedoku mini-game.