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The city of Richmond is the capital of Virginia, situated in the south-eastern part of the United States. It is located on the James River, towards the north of Petersburg. The city has a population of 200,000 inhabitants.
Richmond has an eventful history. It was founded in the early seventeenth century by the English and played a strategically significant role in the Revolutionary War. During the American Civil War, Richmond acted as the capital of the Confederate States of America. The city has now evolved into a bustling metropolitan, with an amazing blend of heritage and modern social and industrial development.
Richmond is characterised by mild a subtropical climate and stays humid almost all through the year. Summers tend to be uncomfortably hot, while winters are mild, with intermittent snowfall.
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