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Virginia · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Virginia as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Virginia's state nickname

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Virginia's nickname is "Old Dominion". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Virginia in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Old Dominion"?

"Old Dominion" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

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 · USPS Abbreviation→ Virginia · State Flag Quiz

More about Virginia

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

Frequently asked

What is Virginia's nickname?

Old Dominion

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.