Population
179,225
Language
English
Currency
United States Dollar ($)
Time Zone
America/New York
Best Time to Visit
March to May and September to November
Known For
Naval history, shipbuilding, Christopher Newport University, Huntington Park, Virginia Air and Space Center
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