The capital of Virginia, USA. The lower reaches of the James River. The population is 220,000, and the metropolitan area is 630,000 (1980). Built in 1733. 1861-1865 was the capital of the confederacy during the civil war. Tobacco is abundant nearby and has become an important tobacco market and tobacco manufacturing center. Other industries include steel, agricultural machinery, metalworking, automobile assembly, fertilizer, paper, fiber and food. There is the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Richmond National Battlefield Park is nearby. Richmond, Virginia is the capital of Virginia, USA. The total population of this city is 197790 (according to the data of the 2000 US Census). During the American Civil War, Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy. Richmond International Airport is located in the city. Virginia has a mild climate. The temperature in the eastern coastal areas is rarely lower than -9℃ in winter and higher than 38℃ in summer. It is cool in Leng Xia in winter in mountainous areas, with the temperature as low as-18℃ in winter and generally lower than 32℃ in summer. The average annual precipitation is between 813 ~1219mm.