924 Gilman Street (Gilman): Berkeley DIY all-ages music venue 924 Gilman Street 924 Gilman Street is a nonprofit, all-ages, collectively run music venue in Berkeley, California, central to the American punk and DIY scenes and noted for its volunteer governance…
A'ali — Bahraini town known for ancient burial mounds and pottery A'ali A'ali is a central Bahraini town notable for one of the world's largest concentrations of ancient burial mounds and for a long tradition of ceramics and handicraft. Its archaeology…
Aalborg, Denmark — city overview and history Aalborg Aalborg is a northern Jutland city on the Limfjord, Denmark's fourth largest. Known for Viking remains, a university, a changing waterfront and industrial heritage, it blends histo…
Aarhus: Denmark’s second city — history, culture, and modern life Aarhus Overview of Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city: geography, history from Viking origins, major institutions, economy, cultural venues, transport and climate, with notable landmar…
Ab Anar (Marvdasht) — village in Fars Province, Iran Ab Anar, Marvdasht Ab Anar (Persian: اب انار) is a small village in Khafrak-e Olya Rural District, Seyyedan District, Marvdasht County, Fars Province, Iran. Name means "pomegranate water" and reflect…
Ab Anarak — village in Neyriz County, Fars Province, Iran Ab Anarak Ab Anarak is a small village in Horgan Rural District, Central District of Neyriz County, Fars Province, Iran. The name combines Persian elements; the settlement reflects typical r…
Ab Anbar-e Jahad Ashayiri Small village in Mishan Rural District, Mahvarmilani District, Mamasani County, Fars Province, Iran; name references a traditional water cistern and a tribal association.
Abadan, Iran Abadan is a port city on Abadan Island in southwestern Iran, historically shaped by its large oil refinery, strategic location on the Shatt al-Arab waterway, and wartime experience…
Abadeh — city and county capital in Fars Province, Iran Abadeh Abadeh is a city in Fars Province, Iran, known as the seat of Abadeh County, a regional market and center for traditional Persian rugs and handicrafts. Population recorded at 52,04…
Abadeh County, Fars Province, Iran Abadeh County Administrative and geographic overview of Abadeh County in northern Fars Province, Iran; its divisions, population, history, economy, and notable sites including Izadkhvast and loc…
Abakan: Capital of the Republic of Khakassia, Russia Abakan Overview of Abakan, the administrative center of Khakassia in southern Siberia: geography, history, economy, culture, transport and notable features, with population data.
Abancay, Peru — Capital of the Apurímac Region Abancay Abancay is a city in southern Peru and the administrative center of the Apurímac Region. It sits in the Andes and functions as a regional hub for government, commerce, transport, a…
Abbécourt (Aisne) — commune in northern France Abbécourt Abbécourt is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. This article summarizes its location, administration, features, history and l…
Abbeville County, South Carolina County in western South Carolina with a rural Piedmont landscape, historic downtown Abbeville, agricultural and manufacturing heritage, and a 2010 population of 25,417.
Abbotsford House: Home and Museum of Sir Walter Scott Abbotsford House Abbotsford House, near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, is the historic home of Sir Walter Scott. Now a museum, it preserves his collections, library and the Scots Baronial house a…
Abéché: Regional Center and Historical City in Eastern Chad Abéché Abéché is a major city in eastern Chad, administrative capital of Ouaddaï. Known for its role as a trading hub, historical seat of the Wadai sultanate, and cultural crossroads near…
Abercrombie: places, surname, and brands Abercrombie Abercrombie is a Scottish place-name and surname used for villages, rivers and towns worldwide, and a well-known American apparel brand. This article surveys common meanings and no…
Abercrombie, Fife Abercrombie is a small village in Fife, Scotland, historically associated with the parish of St Monans. It lies close to the Fife coast and has agricultural and local historic conn…
Aberdeen, Scotland Aberdeen Aberdeen is a major city on Scotland’s northeast coast, known for its granite architecture, maritime and energy industries, two universities, and the Rivers Dee and Don meeting the…
Aberdeen Airport (Scotland) Aberdeen Airport International airport serving Aberdeen and the North Sea region; passenger terminal, extensive helicopter operations for offshore oil, and regional airline services.
Aberdeen, Idaho Aberdeen is a small city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. As of 2010 it had 1,994 residents and functions as a local agricultural and community center in eastern Idaho.
Aberdour, Fife Aberdour Aberdour is a small coastal village on the north shore of the Firth of Forth in Fife, Scotland, noted for its medieval castle, two popular beaches, historic harbour and attractive…
Aberfoyle: place name, origins, and principal localities Aberfoyle Aberfoyle is a placename found chiefly in Scotland, Canada and Australia. This article summarizes its likely origins, main localities that bear the name, and their roles in tourism…
Aberfoyle, Stirling — village at the gateway to the Trossachs Aberfoyle, Stirling Aberfoyle is a small village in the Stirling council area of Scotland, known as an access point to the Trossachs, woodland and lochland scenery, outdoor recreation, and local herit…
Abergavenny (Y Fenni) — market town in Monmouthshire, Wales Abergavenny Abergavenny is a market town in Monmouthshire, Wales, often called 'The Gateway to Wales'. It is known for its castle, priory church, food festival, outdoor access and long market…
Abhar — city in Zanjan Province, Iran Abhar Abhar is a city in northwestern Iran's Zanjan Province. It lies on regional transport routes, has a mixed agricultural and industrial economy, and had 55,266 residents at the 2006…
Abingdon — places, history and notable facts Abingdon Abingdon is a placename found in several countries. This article outlines the principal locations called Abingdon, their historical roots, distinguishing features, and why they are…
Abson: small hamlet in South Gloucestershire with a historic church and literary link Abson Abson is a small rural hamlet in South Gloucestershire, England, noted for its village green, the medieval Church of St James the Great with six hand-rung bells, and a connection t…
Abu Ghraib prison (Iraq) Abu Ghraib prison Abu Ghraib is a prison complex west of Baghdad known for human rights abuses under Saddam Hussein and a later 2003–2006 detainee abuse scandal involving U.S. personnel; it remains…
Åby Åby is a common Scandinavian place name from Old Norse á (river) + býr (village). It names multiple villages, suburbs and districts in Sweden and Denmark; notable examples include…
Åby: locality in Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland, Sweden Åby, Norrköping Municipality Åby is a Swedish locality in Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland County. It is a residential community with local services; the recorded population in 2010 was 4,980.
Åby, Växjö Municipality (Kronoberg County) Åby, Växjö Municipality Åby is a small locality in Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden. In 2010 it had 456 inhabitants and is typical of Småland settlements near lakes, forests and regional roads…
Acadia Parish, Louisiana Acadia Parish is a parish in southern Louisiana known for its Cajun heritage, agricultural economy and Crowley as its parish seat. Founded in 1886 from St. Landry Parish, it had 61…
Acapulco (Acapulco de Juárez) — Pacific port city in Guerrero, Mexico Acapulco Acapulco is a major Mexican Pacific port and resort city on a deep semicircular bay. Known for its beaches, cliff diving and 20th-century tourism boom, it has a layered history as…
Accomack County, Virginia A rural county on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Accomack County includes barrier islands, wetlands, small towns and Wallops Flight Facility; historically formed as Accomac Shire and pa…
Accrington, Lancashire Accrington Accrington is a market town in Lancashire, England, known for its 19th‑century industrial growth, distinctive local brick, historic mills and the football club Accrington Stanley.…
Acequia, Idaho Acequia is a small rural city in Minidoka County, Idaho, named for Spanish irrigation channels; it had a population of 144 at the 2000 census and is part of Idaho's agricultural Sn…
Achery (Aisne) — small commune in northern France Achery, Aisne Achery is a rural commune in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, historically part of Picardie. This article outlines its geography, administration, history, economy and notab…
Acheux-en-Amiénois (Somme commune) Acheux-en-Amiénois Acheux-en-Amiénois is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France in northern France. It had 569 inhabitants in 2010 and is characterized by agricultural land,…
Ackley, Iowa — city profile Ackley, Iowa Ackley is a small city in north‑central Iowa, located in Hardin and Franklin counties. It is a rural service center with agricultural roots, a compact downtown, and local community…
Ackley, Wisconsin — small rural town in Langlade County Ackley, Wisconsin Ackley is a small town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, established in 1879. This article covers its location, size, history, governance, economy and rural character with census refe…
Acklins and Crooked Islands Two low-lying Bahamian islands in the southeastern archipelago, formerly administered together; sparsely populated with small fishing communities and a history of salt and plantati…
Acqueville (Calvados) — former commune in Normandy Acqueville, Calvados Acqueville was a small rural commune in Calvados, Basse-Normandie, in northwestern France. It was merged into the new commune of Cesny-les-Sources on 1 January 2019 and retains loc…
Acropolis: elevated stronghold, sacred hill, and urban center Acropolis An acropolis is a fortified or elevated part of a city—often the site of temples, palaces and defenses. Famous examples include the Acropolis of Athens and elevated complexes in Me…
Actis, California Actis is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, formerly called Highberg, Rummington, and Gloster. It lies at an elevation of 781 m (2,562 ft) and is administered…
Acton Acton is an English place-name, surname and peerage title used for towns, suburbs and institutions across the UK, North America and Australia; associated with Lord Acton and severa…
Acton Town tube station Acton Town is a London Underground station in Acton, west London, served by the Piccadilly and District lines. Located at Gunnersbury Lane and Bollo Lane, it lies in Travelcard Zon…
Acton, London — West London district in the Borough of Ealing Acton, London Acton is a suburban district in west London within the London Borough of Ealing, made up of several neighbourhood centres. It has Victorian origins, diverse communities, and strong…
