National Landing? Long Island City? This is where Amazon's headquarters are located

On Tuesday, Amazon confirmed it will open two new headquarters in New York City and Northern Virginia, wrapping more than a yearlong effort to branch out beyond the Pacific Northwest.

Amazon said its newest hubs will sit in Long Island City, New York and National Landing, Virginia. One of these places is an actual location. The other was one many people did not know existed until this morning.

Here's a closer look at where Amazon plans to locate its two headquarters.

Northern Virginia: What is a National Landing?

The biggest surprise from Amazon's announcement was the name of the actual location in Northern Virginia where its headquarters sits: National Landing.

A quick Google search shows there is technically no such destination as National Landing. According to a website detailing the region's pitch to Amazon, National Landing straddles both Arlington County and the City of Alexandria alongside the Potomac River.

"National Landing is an urban community in Northern Virginia located less than 3 miles from downtown Washington, D.C.," said Amazon in a statement released Tuesday. "The area is served by 3 Metro stations, commuter rail access, and Reagan National Airport – all within walking distance."

A statement from Arlington County, Va., said National Landing will include "Pentagon City and Crystal City in Arlington and Potomac Yard in Alexandria."

The announcement of the name left many people on Twitter confused.

New York: Where is Long Island City?

Long Island City is a neighborhood in Queens located near the East River. It sits across the river from Midtown Manhattan and the Upper East Side.

The formerly industrial neighborhood has undergone significant changes, including the additions of thousands of incoming apartments, reports Curbed.

"It is a diverse community with a unique blend of cultural institutions, arts organizations, new and converted housing, restaurants, bars, breweries, waterfront parks, hotels, academic institutions, and small and large tech sector and industrial businesses," said Amazon in its statement.

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