Virginia, USA. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image of the USA, showing the state of Virginia, with the surrounding states shaded out. The Atlantic Ocean (blue) is also shown. The USA consists of 50 states. 48 are situated in southern North America, with the other two being Alaska and Hawaii. Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Image compiled from data acquired by the LANDSAT 5 and 7 satellites, in 2000. Images highlighting all other regions of this country are available. For further information please contact SPL.