FACTOID # 77: Moldova has one of the smallest artillery forces in Europe, and the highest rate in the world of death by powered lawnmower. Coincidence? Surely not.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > Dulles, Virginia
Location of Dulles, Virginia

Dulles is an unincorporated area in Loudoun County, Virginia. Adapted from Wikipedias VA county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1757 Seat Leesburg Area  - Total  - Water 1,350 km² (521 mi²) 3 km² (1 mi²) 0. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ...


Cute state! The community has the headquarters of America Online and Orbital Sciences. America Online, or AOL for short, is a U.S.-based online service provider and Internet service provider that is owned by Time Warner. ... Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC, though commonly abbreviated as Orbital) is a Dulles, Virginia company which specializes in satellite launch and manufacture. ...


The community also is home to part of Washington Dulles International Airport; the other part of the airport is in Chantilly in Fairfax County. Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA airport code IAD, ICAO airport code KIAD) serves the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. ... Chantilly is an unincorporated area located in Fairfax County, Virginia. ... Location Location of Fairfax County within Virginia. ...


The Dulles, VA Post Office is located on Spring Street.


  Results from FactBites:
 
John Foster Dulles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1325 words)
Dulles was appointed to the United States Senate as a Republican from New York on July 7, 1949, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Democrat Robert F. Wagner.
Dulles served from July 7, 1949, to November 8, 1949, when a successor, Herbert Lehman, was elected, having beaten Dulles in a special election to fill the senate vacancy.
Dulles was one of the pioneers of Mutually Assured Destruction and brinkmanship.
Dulles, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (143 words)
Dulles is an unincorporated Census-Designated Place located in Loudoun County, Virginia, part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.
The headquarters of AOL and Orbital Sciences Corporation and the former headquarters of MCI are located in Dulles.
Washington Dulles International Airport is located partially in Dulles (though its postal address uses the Sterling name instead) and partially in Chantilly in Fairfax County.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.