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The southeastern region of Virginia is known as Hampton Roads. Recognized as the 31st largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the United States, the region is located where the James, Nansemond and Elizabeth rivers pour into the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.

Hampton Roads is home to over 1.5 million people which  is made up of several growing counties and cities with economic and social bonds. The region includes the communities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg; and the counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Southampton, Surry, and York; and the county of Currituck in North Carolina.

The name "Hampton Roads" is a nautical term meaning protected anchorage or a safe harbor. For more than 200 years, Hampton Roads' ports have served as a beacon for shipping interests and mariners worldwide.

Designated in the late 17th century as the world's largest natural harbor, Hampton Roads is the birthplace of Colonial America, merging centuries of history with rich culture, beautiful waterfront landscapes, livable communities, modern technology, economic prosperity, a thriving maritime, and a strong military presence.

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