Knowra Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Virginia Beach is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. It is Virginia’s most populous city and includes both urban neighborhoods and extensive coastal wetlands.
Hampton Roads : A metropolitan and harbor region in southeastern Virginia surrounding the lower Chesapeake Bay. Virginia Beach is one of the region’s major cities and shares its transportation networks.
Virginia Beach Oceanfront : A resort district along Virginia Beach’s Atlantic shoreline, centered on hotels, restaurants, and a public beach. It is the city’s principal visitor district and most recognizable coastal setting.
Jamestown settlement : The English settlement founded in 1607 on the James River in the Virginia Colony. The settlers’ first landing in Virginia occurred at Cape Henry, within today’s city.
Coastal tourism : Travel and recreation centered on beaches, waterfronts, and other coastal attractions. Tourism supports the Oceanfront economy and seasonal employment.
Port of Virginia : A state-operated network of marine terminals serving the Hampton Roads region and the Virginia economy. The port’s regional trade and logistics network affects employment and traffic across the city.
Independent city : A Virginia municipality that is legally separate from any county. This status gives Virginia Beach county-equivalent local government.
Cape Henry : A headland at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, near the site of the English landing in 1607. It marks the bay’s ocean entrance and a pivotal site in Virginia’s colonial history.
Princess Anne County, Virginia : A former Virginia county whose territory included the area that became Virginia Beach. Its county government preceded the independent city’s consolidation.
Naval Air Station Oceana : A United States Navy air station in Virginia Beach that serves as a major East Coast fighter-aircraft base. The installation is a major employer and brings aircraft noise and land-use constraints.
Military of the United States : The federal armed forces of the United States, comprising the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Nearby installations make military activity a major force in the city’s economy and land use.
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