Norfolk, Virginia

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Norfolk, Virginia

Name

Norfolk, Virginia

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Norfolk is an independent city in Virginia, serving as a major cultural and financial hub for the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is home to Naval Station Norfolk, the largest naval base in the world, and houses one of NATO's two Strategic Command headquarters. The city was established in 1682 as a colonial seaport.

Statistics

Area

249.55 km²

Population

238,005

Location