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Newport News
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Newport News is an independent city in Virginia. It is on the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula, on the north shore of the James River extending to its mouth at Hampton Roads. The name of Newport News has long been a puzzle to those curious about the origin of place names. First settled in the early 17th century, it was earliest known as Newport News Point and became an unincorporated town. In 2005, the population of the city was 195,347 and an area of 308.3 square kilometers.
Newport News, known traditionally as a blue-collar industrial city, is currently undergoing remarkable changes to accommodate its growing affluence and relative significance as a major metropolitan nexus in the Hampton Roads region.
United States is a popular travel destination for visitors and globe trotters from all over the world who appreciate its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, various local cuisine, hospitality and safety.
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