Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

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Norfolk is a city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States of America. It is an independent city, and therefore not included in any county. Norfolk is one of Virginia's largest cities; as of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 234,403. However, a recent 2004 census shows that the city's population has since risen to 237,835.

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Virginia - United States of America - Independent city - County - 2000 - 2004

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Norfolk is located on the Elizabeth River, in Hampton Roads, a large natural harbor. It is a part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA.

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Elizabeth River - Hampton Roads - Natural harbor - Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA

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The city has a long history as a strategic military and transportation point. Norfolk is home to both the Norfolk Navy Base, the world's largest naval base, and the Norfolk Southern Railway, one of North America's principal Class I railroads. It has many miles of riverfront and bayfront property, and is linked with its neighbors through an extensive network of Interstate highways, bridges, tunnels, and bridge-tunnel complexes.

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Norfolk Navy Base - Norfolk Southern Railway - North America - Class I railroad - Interstate highway - Bridge - Tunnel - Bridge-tunnel

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Since the 1970s, the downtown area and waterfront has undergone substantial revitalization. It is home to the Norfolk Tides, the top International League affiliate of the New York Mets, and the Norfolk Admirals, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Norfolk Tides - International League - New York Mets - Norfolk Admirals - American Hockey League - Chicago Blackhawks

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