Alexandria is an independent city in the United States Commonwealth of Virginia. Located along the western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is largely populated by professionals working in the federal civil service, in the U.S. military, or for one of the many private companies which contract to provide services to the federal government. One of Alexandria's largest employers is the U.S. Department of Defense. Another is the Institute for Defense Analyses.
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