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Gréez-sur-Roc: a small rural commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Gréez-sur-Roc Gréez-sur-Roc is a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France. It had 332 inhabitants in 2017 and exemplifies the region's rural communes and local…
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Greifensee, Switzerland: town and lake in the canton of Zürich Greifensee, Switzerland Greifensee is a small lakeside town and nature-rich lake in the district of Uster, canton of Zürich, Switzerland, known for its medieval core, protected wetlands and prehistoric pi…
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Grenada: The Spice Island of the Caribbean Grenada Grenada is a Caribbean island nation known as the 'Spice Island' for its nutmeg and spices. It gained independence from the UK in 1974 and has a history shaped by colonialism, tour…
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Grevenmacher District: overview, geography, administration and history Grevenmacher District Former easternmost district of Luxembourg centered on the city of Grevenmacher; smallest district by area and population, abolished in 2015. Key geography, cantons, and historical…
Greysouthen — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England Greysouthen Greysouthen is a village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria, England. Recorded population 508 in 2001; rural character close to the Lake District and the Cumbrian coast.
Greystoke, Cumbria: village and civil parish in Eden district Greystoke, Cumbria Greystoke is a small rural village and civil parish in Eden, Cumbria, England, known for its historic estate, parish community and proximity to the Lake District fringe.
Grez-en-Bouère: a small commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire Grez-en-Bouère Grez-en-Bouère is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire region in northwestern France, recorded with 981 inhabitants in 2004.
Griesbach-au-Val Griesbach-au-Val is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, set in the traditional Alsace landscape and shaped by regional history, geography and rural…
Grieskirchen District (Upper Austria) Grieskirchen District Administrative district in Upper Austria's Hausruckviertel centered on the town of Grieskirchen. Rural and small‑industry economy, composed of 34 municipalities with agricultural p…
Griggs County, North Dakota — Overview and key facts Griggs County, North Dakota Griggs County is a small, rural county in North Dakota with Cooperstown as its county seat. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, communities and notable feature…
Grincourt-lès-Pas Grincourt-lès-Pas is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article covers its location, administration, landscape, history, landmarks, econ…
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Groffliers — coastal commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Groffliers Groffliers is a small coastal commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, economy and points of interest.
Groningen (province) — northeast Netherlands: geography, economy, culture Groningen (province) Groningen is a northeastern Dutch province with a low, agricultural landscape, a university city as capital, significant natural gas production, and distinct local dialects and his…
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Ground zero: definition, history, and significance Ground zero Ground zero denotes the precise point on the surface directly affected by an explosion or catastrophic event; used in technical, historical, forensic and memorial contexts.
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Sierra de Guadarrama National Park Guadarrama National Park Protected mountain area in central Spain covering about 340 km². Noted for high peaks, glacial cirques, pine forests, diverse wildlife and close proximity to Madrid and Segovia.
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