Virginia is a state located in both the southeastern and mid-atlantic regions of the United States. It is the 35th largest state at 42,774 square miles and the 12th most populated with over 8.4 million residents. It is part of the 13 Original Colonies. It was establish by the London Company as the Colony of Virginia in 1607 as the first permanent New World English colony. The Virginia General Assembly is the oldest continuous law-making body in the New World.