Norfolk, Virginia is a Southern Mid-Atlantic seaport and a vibrant cosmopolitan center. As of 2015, the City has a population of approximately 234,000, making it one of Virginia’s largest cities. Festivals, attractions and museums are all reasons millions of visitors make their way to the City and the surrounding area every year. It’s long military and transportation history is another reason it is on the map.The Norfolk Naval Base, the world’s largest naval base, and the Norfolk Southern Railway, are both at the heart of this history.