Virginia (, , officially the Commonwealth of Virginia) is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America, and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city, and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's estimated population is over 8.4 million. 

The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607 the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent New World English colony. Slave labor and the land acquired from displaced Native American tribes each played a significant role in the colony's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution and joined the Confederacy in the American Civil War, during which Richmond was made the Confederate capital and Virginia's northwestern counties seceded to form the state of West Virginia. Although the Commonwealth was under one-party rule for nearly a century following Reconstruction, both major national parties are competitive in modern Virginia. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is Richmond the capital of?
2. For which state does Richmond serve as the capital?
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Q2:
1. What is the Commonwealth of Virginia normally called?
2. How is the Commonwealth of Virginia generally referred to?
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Q3:
1. Who were the natives of Virginia?
2. What people were indigenous to Virginia?
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Q4:
1. What country colonized Virginia in 1607?
2. From which country did settlers arrive in Virginia in 1607?
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Q5:
1. How many colonies did England have outside of Virginia?
2. What was the number of colonies possessed by England in addition to Virginia?
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Q6:
1. What was one English colony?
2. Name one of the colonies owned by England?
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Q7:
1. Who side was Virginia on during the Civil War?
2. Who did the state of Virginia back during the American Civil War?
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Q8:
1. What title did Richmond get during the Confederacy?
2. How was Richmond referred to at the time of the Confederacy?
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Q9:
1. What is the population of Virginia?
2. How many residents does Virginia have?
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Q10:
1. Which city in Virginia has the most residents?
2. What is the Virginia city with the largest population?
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