Welcome... to Norfolk Virginia!

Norfolk was incorporated as a borough in 1736. It is located 91 miles from Richmond, in the south east corner of the state. In 1845, Norfolk was incorporated as a City. It has an estimated population of over 260,000 people, and supplies water to almost 700,000 including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, U.S. Navy as well as maintaining water service to Norfolk's own residents. It has an approximate size of 66 square miles. The city flower is the Azalea, the city tree is the Crepe Myrtle. It is home to the world's largest harbor, and the world's largest navy base. It's major industries besides the military, include port-related industry, finance, manufacturing, shipbuilding and repair, educational and medical services, conventions/tourism and retail trade.

The City if Norfolk web site: http://www.norfolk.va.us

The Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.norfolkcvb.com