Jiangxi Province, People’s Republic of China Jiangxi Jiangxi is an inland province in southeastern China with capital Nanchang. Known for Poyang Lake, porcelain from Jingdezhen, Gan culture, and scenic mountains, it combines rich his…
Jiaozuo (Jiāozuò) — prefecture-level city in northern Henan, China Jiaozuo Prefecture-level city in northern Henan Province, China. Historically a coal-mining and industrial center, now diversifying into manufacturing, services and scenic tourism; notable…
Jichang Garden — Classical Chinese Garden in Wuxi, Jiangsu Jichang Garden Jichang Garden is a historic classical Chinese garden in Wuxi, Jiangsu. Noted for its rockeries, ponds, pavilions and winding paths, it reflects Ming–Qing garden traditions and was…
Jim Hogg County, Texas Jim Hogg County is a sparsely populated county in South Texas with county seat Hebbronville. Established in 1913 and named for Governor Jim Hogg, it is known for ranching, energy r…
Jim Wells County, Texas County in South Texas with county seat Alice. Population 40,838 at the 2010 census. Region shaped by ranching, oil and a predominantly Hispanic community; created in the early 20th…
Jinan — capital of Shandong and the City of Springs Jinan Jinan, capital of Shandong province in eastern China, is famed for its artesian springs such as Baotu Spring, historic sites like Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain, and cult…
Jinnah International Airport — Karachi's principal airport Jinnah International Airport Major international and domestic airport in Karachi, Pakistan (IATA: KHI, ICAO: OPKC). Named for Muhammad Ali Jinnah, it is the country's largest airport and an important hub for c…
Jiwani: Coastal town and port on Pakistan’s Makran coast Jiwani Jiwani is a small port town in Gwadar District, Balochistan, Pakistan. Located at the eastern end of Gwadar Bay on the Arabian Sea, it combines fishing, strategic military use and…
Joannas — a commune in Ardèche, France Joannas Joannas is a small rural commune in the Ardèche département of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, southern France, noted for its hilltop village, local agriculture and scenic Provençal-style la…
João Pessoa — coastal capital of Paraíba, Brazil João Pessoa João Pessoa is the capital of Paraíba, Brazil. A coastal city known for its beaches, Ponta do Seixas (the easternmost point of the Americas), colonial heritage, cultural festivals…
Jodhpur — City in Rajasthan, India: overview, history and landmarks Jodhpur Jodhpur is a historic city in Rajasthan, India, known as the Blue City and Gateway to the Thar. Renowned for Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and traditional crafts, it is Raja…
Joe Louis Arena (The Joe) — former home of the Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena Indoor arena in Detroit, Michigan, opened in 1979 and best known as the home of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings until 2017; hosted sports, concerts and major events before being demoli…
Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Nova Scotia Joggins Coastal fossil locality in Nova Scotia known for exceptionally preserved Pennsylvanian (Carboniferous) coal‑forest fossils and early tetrapods. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscri…
Johannesburg: South Africa’s largest city and commercial hub Johannesburg Overview of Johannesburg—history, geography, climate, economy, landmarks and cultural significance, with key facts about its growth from a gold rush town to a modern metropolis.
John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites (Duxbury, Massachusetts) John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites A National Historic Landmark comprising two linked Duxbury properties associated with Mayflower descendants John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, noted for Longfellow's poem and landma…
Johnsburg, Illinois Johnsburg is a village in McHenry County, northeastern Illinois. This article summarizes its location within the Chicago metro area, local character, history, community life, and t…
Johnson County, Arkansas: overview, history, and local features Johnson County, Arkansas Johnson County, founded in 1833 and named for Judge Benjamin Johnson, is in western Arkansas. Clarksville is the county seat; the county had 25,540 residents at the 2010 census.
Johnson County, Indiana — overview, history, and communities Johnson County, Indiana Johnson County is a centrally located Indiana county with Franklin as its seat, suburban growth south of Indianapolis, mixed economy, and historical roots dating to the early 19th…
Johnson County, Kansas Johnson County is a populous, economically diverse county in northeast Kansas within the Kansas City metropolitan area, known for affluent suburbs, growing communities, and strong…
Johnson County, Kentucky Johnson County is an Appalachian county in eastern Kentucky; its county seat is Paintsville. Founded in the mid‑19th century, it had 23,356 residents at the 2010 census and feature…
Johnson County, Nebraska Johnson County is a small, rural county in southeastern Nebraska. Founded in 1855, its county seat is Tecumseh and it recorded 5,217 residents at the 2010 census.
Johnson County, Texas: overview, history, economy and communities Johnson County, Texas Johnson County, in north-central Texas, includes the county seat Cleburne and other growing towns. It combines agricultural roots with suburban growth tied to the Dallas–Fort Worth…
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Johnson Space Center NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is the agency's primary hub for human spaceflight operations, mission control, astronaut training, research, and public engagement.
Johnston Atoll: Pacific atoll with military history and ecological importance Johnston Atoll Johnston Atoll is an uninhabited U.S. atoll in the central Pacific with a long history: discovered in 1807, mined for guano, used as a military base and test site, and now managed…
Johnston County, North Carolina Johnston County, east of Raleigh in North Carolina, is a historically agricultural county that has seen rapid suburban growth. Its county seat is Smithfield and the population incr…
Johnston County, Oklahoma Johnston County is a rural county in southern Oklahoma with Tishomingo as its county seat. Created from Chickasaw Nation lands, it has a small population and a mix of agriculture,…
Johnstone, Renfrewshire (Scotland) Johnstone Johnstone is a town in the council area of Renfrewshire in west central Scotland. It has industrial roots in textiles, local parks and transport links to Glasgow and nearby coastal…
Johor Bahru — Capital of Johor, Malaysia Johor Bahru Johor Bahru is the southern Malaysian city that serves as the capital of Johor and the core of the Iskandar Malaysia metro area. It is a commercial, cultural and transportation gat…
Joice, Iowa — small city in Worth County Joice, Iowa Joice is a small incorporated city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. It had 231 residents at the 2000 census and is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Jolbon — First Capital of the Kingdom of Goguryeo Jolbon Jolbon was the founding capital of the ancient Korean kingdom Goguryeo, established by Jumong in 37 BCE. Its exact site is debated, but its role in early state formation is well at…
Joliet, Illinois: history, growth, landmarks and transportation Joliet, Illinois Joliet is a city in northeastern Illinois, a county seat near Chicago known for steady growth, manufacturing and limestone heritage, the Chicagoland Speedway, historic architecture…
Jolley, Iowa — overview of a small Midwestern city Jolley, Iowa Jolley is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its setting, typical characteristics, historical background, community life, and the common challenges and…
Jolly Grant Airport (DED) — Dehradun regional airport in Uttarakhand, India Jolly Grant Airport Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, serves the Garhwal region with scheduled domestic flights, ground transport links, and access to nearby pilgrimage and hill dest…
Jonathan Dickinson State Park A Florida state park protecting diverse coastal, pine and river habitats along the Loxahatchee River in Martin County; known for paddling, trails, camping, and interpretive program…
Joncreuil, Aube (commune in Grand Est, France) Joncreuil Joncreuil is a small rural commune in the Aube department of Grand Est, north-central France, known for its agricultural landscape, local administration, and traditional village fe…
Jones County, Georgia Jones County is a central Georgia county with county seat Gray. The 2010 census recorded 28,669 residents. The county combines rural agriculture, small-town centers, light industry…
Jones County, Iowa: overview, history, geography and local life Jones County, Iowa Jones County, in the U.S. state of Iowa, is a rural county founded in 1837 with the county seat at Anamosa. It blends small towns, agriculture, and historic institutions and had 20…
Jones County, Mississippi: overview, history, and communities Jones County, Mississippi County in southeastern Mississippi with dual seats at Laurel and Ellisville; known for timber economy, Civil War-era 'Free State of Jones' history, and mixed urban–rural communitie…
Jones County, Texas A concise overview of Jones County, Texas: location, history, government, communities, economy and the county's dry status, with links to related topics and sources.
Jonesboro, Arkansas — regional center of northeastern Arkansas Jonesboro, Arkansas Jonesboro is the county seat of Craighead County in northeastern Arkansas, a regional hub for education, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and commerce, and the home of Arkans…
Jonesboro, Illinois: overview of a Southern Illinois county seat Jonesboro, Illinois Jonesboro is a small city in Union County, southern Illinois. It serves as the county seat and local service center, with historic buildings, schools, agriculture, and nearby regio…
Jonesboro, Indiana Jonesboro is a small town in Grant County, east-central Indiana, United States, known for its residential community, local schools, and ties to the surrounding agricultural region.
Jönköping, Sweden Jönköping Jönköping is a regional city in southern Sweden on Lake Vättern, known for its university, manufacturing history around Huskvarna, large trade fairs and a combined urban and natura…
Joondalup: regional centre and suburb north of Perth, Western Australia Joondalup Joondalup is a planned regional city and suburb located north of Perth in Western Australia, known for its lake, civic centre, university campus and role as the administrative hear…
Joplin — city, musicians, software and other uses Joplin Joplin: a shared name for a Missouri city, notable musicians Scott and Janis Joplin, an open‑source note app, and other family, place and cultural uses sharing the same name.
Joppa, Illinois Joppa is a small village in southern Illinois on the Ohio River. Historically a river and agricultural community in Massac County, it today retains a rural character with local rec…
Jordan Hill, Louisiana Jordan Hill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Winn Parish, Louisiana. This entry explains its status, regional context, governance, and significance for…
Jórvík: Viking York and the Norse Kingdom in Northern England Jorvik Jórvík is the Old Norse name for York, a major Viking-era kingdom and trading centre in northern England, known from its capture by Danish forces in the 9th century and rich archae…
