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Kashan: historic Iranian city of gardens, ceramics and rosewater Kashan Kashan is a historic city in central Iran, known for the Sialk mounds, Fin Garden, traditional houses, ceramics, carpets, and rosewater production; a cultural stop between Tehran a…

Kassam Stadium — Oxford United's home ground Kassam Stadium Kassam Stadium is a three-sided football stadium in Oxford, England, opened in 2001 as the home of Oxford United F.C. It holds roughly 12,500 spectators and hosts matches, events a…

Kaszczorek — district of Toruń, Poland Kaszczorek Kaszczorek is a municipal district of Toruń, Poland. A primarily residential area with green spaces and local services, it forms part of the city's suburban landscape and local com…

Kathmandu Valley: geography, history, culture, and heritage sites Kathmandu Valley Bowl-shaped valley in central Nepal that contains Kathmandu and two other historic cities, a dense concentration of temples and monuments, and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Kathua — town and administrative headquarters in the Jammu region, India Kathua Kathua is a town in the Jammu region of northern India and the administrative headquarters of Kathua District. It is a local centre for administration, agriculture, trade and Dogra…

Katie, Oklahoma Katie is a small town in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article summarizes its nature, origins, setting, community features, and practical information for readers and researchers…

Katmai National Park — Alaska's volcanic wilderness Katmai National Park A remote national park in southern Alaska protecting Mount Katmai and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, famed for volcanism, salmon runs and large brown bear populations.

Katowice Katowice is a major city in southern Poland's Silesia, historically an industrial centre of coal mining and metallurgy that has been transforming into a regional cultural and servi…

Kattumannarkoil taluk: administrative unit in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu Kattumannarkoil taluk Kattumannarkoil taluk is an administrative subdivision in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. This article covers its role, economy, local governance, history and development issues in…

Katwijk: Dutch coastal town of beaches, history and contemporary culture Katwijk Katwijk is a coastal municipality in South Holland, Netherlands, known for wide beaches, dune landscapes, fishing heritage, museums and a lively arts scene including legal graffiti…

Kauai — the Garden Isle: geography, history, and visitor guide Kauai Kauai, nicknamed the Garden Isle, is a volcanic Hawaiian island known for dramatic cliffs, deep canyons, rainforests and cultural history. This article summarizes landscape, histor…

Kauai County, Hawaii Kauai County encompasses the northwestern islands of Hawaii, centered on the island of Kauai. Known for dramatic landscapes, tourism, and conservation, its county seat is Lihue.

Kavar (city in Fars Province, Iran) Kavar Kavar is a city in Fars Province, Iran, serving as the administrative center of Kavar County. It has agricultural and local-service importance and sits within the historic region o…

Kawachi Province Kawachi Province was a historical Japanese province located in what is now eastern Osaka Prefecture on Honshū; it existed under the classical kuni system and left cultural and reli…

Kawagoe Station (Saitama Prefecture, Japan) Kawagoe Station Major railway interchange in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture serving JR East and Tobu lines; gateway to the city's historic district and an important commuter hub for the Tokyo metropo…

Kay County, Oklahoma: Overview, History, and Notable Features Kay County, Oklahoma Kay County is a county in northern Oklahoma with a mix of small cities and rural areas. Its county seat is Newkirk and it includes communities such as Ponca City and Tonkawa. Econo…

Kaya, Burkina Faso Kaya Kaya is a regional and provincial capital in north-central Burkina Faso, an administrative, market and transport hub. The 2006 census recorded 51,778 residents; it serves surroundi…

Kayseri — Central Anatolian city in Turkey Kayseri Kayseri is a major city in central Turkey with ancient roots, noted for Seljuk architecture, vibrant trade and industry, distinctive cuisine (pastırma, sucuk, mantı), and nearby Mo…

Kazan — Capital of the Republic of Tatarstan Kazan Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia. A historic, industrial and cultural hub on the Volga, it is a center of Tatar culture and a major regional economic and…

Kaziranga National Park (Assam, India) Kaziranga National Park Kaziranga National Park in Assam protects floodplain grasslands, wetlands and forests and is best known for holding the majority of the world’s one‑horned rhinoceroses and signific…

Kazusa Province Historic Japanese province on the Bōsō Peninsula, now in modern Chiba Prefecture. Also called Sōshū or Nansō; the ancient capital was near Ichihara. Converted to prefectures in the…

Kearney, Nebraska: overview, history, and notable features Kearney, Nebraska Kearney is a mid-sized city in south-central Nebraska, known for its university, Platte River location, Sandhill Crane migration nearby, and historical links to Fort Kearny and 19t…

Keddie, California Keddie is a tiny census-designated place in Plumas County, California (population 66 at the 2010 census), noted for its remote Sierra Nevada setting and the notorious Keddie murder…

Keflavík — town on the Reykjanes Peninsula of southwest Iceland Keflavík Keflavík is a coastal town on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its maritime heritage, proximity to Keflavík International Airport, a 20th-century military presence, and its…

Kehelland: a small Cornish hamlet and community horticultural centre Kehelland Kehelland is a small hamlet in northwest Cornwall, England, known for its village primary school and the Kehelland Trust, a horticultural project supporting adults with learning di…

Keighley, West Yorkshire Keighley Keighley is a historic market town and civil parish in the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, known for its industrial heritage, Cliffe Castle, and the Keighley & Worth Val…

Keilor, Victoria Keilor is a north‑western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, known for its long Indigenous history, riverside parks, heritage buildings and a diverse residential community o…

Keith County, Nebraska: Ogallala and the High Plains Lake Country Keith County, Nebraska Keith County is a county in western Nebraska, founded 1873; county seat Ogallala, Lake McConaughy, agriculture, recreation, and historic cattle-drive heritage shape the region.

Keller, Virginia Keller, Virginia is a named locality in the U.S. state of Virginia. This article summarizes its status, likely characteristics, historical name origins, and where to find authorita…

Kelly Ridge, California Kelly Ridge is a census-designated residential community in Butte County, northern California, reported to have 2,544 residents in the 2010 U.S. Census; it lies near Oroville and L…

Kelowna — city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley Kelowna Kelowna is a mid-sized city on Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada, known for its lakefront, vineyards, fruit orchards, outdoor recreation and growing technology and tourism…

Kelvedon, Essex Kelvedon Kelvedon is a village and civil parish in Essex, England, known for its historic high street, railway station and location near the A12 and River Blackwater in the east of the coun…

Kelvedon Hatch Kelvedon Hatch is a village and civil parish in the Brentwood district of Essex, England, known for its rural character and the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker museum.

Kémo Prefecture (Central African Republic) Kémo Kémo is a prefecture in the central Central African Republic with capital Sibut, named for the Kémo River; notable for its agriculture, riverine landscapes and administrative role…

Kemper County, Mississippi Rural county in eastern Mississippi with the county seat at De Kalb. Population was 10,456 at the 2010 census. Known for timber, agriculture and the Kemper energy project; establis…

Kempston — town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England Kempston Kempston is a town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England. Once described as the largest village in England, it combines historic roots with modern residential areas, local indu…

Kemsing (village and civil parish in Kent, England) Kemsing Kemsing is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. It had a population of about 4,000 in 2001 and is a mixed rural and residential community with loc…

Kenai Peninsula A large, ecologically diverse peninsula on Alaska's southern coast, known for its mountains, fisheries, national parks and small coastal communities.

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska A borough on Alaska’s southern mainland peninsula, known for fishing, glaciers, wildlife and tourism; borough seat Soldotna; population ~55,400 at the 2010 census.

Kendal (market town in Cumbria, England) Kendal Kendal is a historic market town in Cumbria, England, known for its castle ruins, woollen and mint-cake traditions, riverside setting and role as a gateway to the Lake District.

Kendall County, Texas Kendall County is a county in the Texas Hill Country with a German heritage, scenic hills, and the city of Boerne as its county seat. It has grown as part of the San Antonio region…

Kennebec County, Maine Kennebec County, in central Maine, contains the state capital Augusta. It features the Kennebec River, a mix of small cities and rural towns, historical industry, and outdoor recre…

John F. Kennedy Space Center: NASA’s Primary U.S. Launch Complex for Crewed Spaceflight Kennedy Space Center NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida serves as the United States' primary launch complex for crewed missions, featuring launch pads, vehicle processing facilities, range…

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania — Borough in Chester County and local center Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Kennett Square is a small borough in southeastern Pennsylvania known for mushroom farming, historic downtown streets, and proximity to the Brandywine Valley and regional gardens.

Kennewick, Washington Kennewick is a city on the Columbia River in southeastern Washington, one corner of the Tri-Cities. It is a regional center for retail, health care, recreation and services serving…

Kennington — South London neighbourhood in the London Borough of Lambeth Kennington Kennington is a mixed residential and civic area in South London, noted for The Oval cricket ground, varied housing, local parks and links to central London within the Borough of L…

Kennington tube station: junction, loop and role on the Northern line Kennington tube station Kennington is a London Underground station on Kennington Park Road serving both branches of the Northern line. It is a junction, has a reversing loop, and links into Zone 2 transpo…

Kensington Gardens: history, layout, and notable features Kensington Gardens One of London's Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens adjoins Hyde Park and surrounds Kensington Palace. It combines landscaped walks, memorials and galleries across about 275 acres, man…