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Maggia Maggia — name for a river and valley (Vallemaggia) in Ticino, southern Switzerland; also a local municipality, an Italian surname, and a fictional crime syndicate in popular comics…

Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) — overview, history and attractions Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is the original theme park at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, known for Cinderella Castle, classic lands and attractions, nightly fireworks and international t…

Magnicourt-sur-Canche: a rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Magnicourt-sur-Canche Magnicourt-sur-Canche is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, known for its riverside setting on the Canche and its rura…

Magnificent Mile (Chicago) Magnificent Mile A premier stretch of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue known for shopping, architecture, cultural institutions and landmarks between the Chicago River and Oak Street.

Magny-la-Fosse Magny-la-Fosse is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie and now in Hauts-de-France. It exemplifies rural local administration an…

Mahaska County, Iowa Mahaska County is a county in Iowa with a small city seat at Oskaloosa. The county has agricultural roots, local colleges, manufacturing, and a history tied to the Meskwaki and Iow…

Mahmud-i-Raqi Mahmud-i-Raqi is the provincial capital of Kapisa in Afghanistan, serving as an administrative, commercial, and regional service center with a multiethnic population and a history…

Mahoning County, Ohio Mahoning County, in northeastern Ohio with Youngstown as its county seat, had 228,614 residents in 2020. Once a steelmaking center, it now combines education, healthcare, and redev…

Maida Vale: residential district in the City of Westminster Maida Vale Maida Vale is a largely residential district in the City of Westminster, northwest London, known for tree-lined streets, late‑Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks, canalside Litt…

Maiduguri — capital city of Borno State, northeastern Nigeria Maiduguri Maiduguri (Yerwa) is the largest city and capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria. It is a commercial and administrative centre with a complex modern history shaped by colon…

Maillet (Allier) — former commune in central France Maillet, Allier Maillet was a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France. In 2016 it merged into the new commune Haut-Bocage; it is representative of the region's bocage landsc…

Mailsi Tehsil: administration, economy and local features Mailsi Tehsil Mailsi Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Vehari District in Pakistan’s Punjab province, organized into 31 union councils with an economy largely based on agriculture and l…

Maine (U.S. state) Maine Overview of Maine: geography, history, economy, culture and notable features including coastline, forests, seafood, and statehood in 1820.

Maine Road: Manchester City's former stadium in Moss Side Maine Road Maine Road was Manchester City's long-serving stadium in Moss Side, Manchester (1923–2003). Known for its large capacity, record attendances and long association with the club, it…

Maisons-lès-Chaource Maisons-lès-Chaource is a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France, near the village of Chaource. It is part of the Grand Est region and is shaped by agri…

Major County, Oklahoma Major County is a rural county in northwestern Oklahoma with county seat Fairview. The 2000 census recorded 7,545 residents; the local economy relies on farming, ranching and energ…

Majuro — Capital Atoll of the Marshall Islands Majuro Majuro is the principal urban center and capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, an atoll of narrow islets surrounding a large lagoon, known for its port, airport, and WWI…

Makalu Barun National Park Protected area in eastern Nepal protecting Mount Makalu and the Barun Valley. Established in 1992, it covers varied elevations from lowland forest to glaciated peaks and supports r…

Makinohara, Shizuoka — coastal city known for tea cultivation Makinohara Coastal city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, noted for extensive green tea fields, a mild maritime climate and views of Suruga Bay. Overview of geography, economy, history, transpor…

Makran: the coastal region of southern Balochistan in Iran and Pakistan Makran Makran is a semi‑arid coastal region along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman, spanning southern Balochistan in Iran and Pakistan with a narrow plain, rugged mountains, fishing commu…

Makran (princely state) Former autonomous princely state in southwest Pakistan and British India, abolished in 1955. Located in the Makran region and historically linked with Gwadar, Kech and Panjgur dist…

Malabo, Capital of Equatorial Guinea Malabo Malabo is the principal city and seat of government of Equatorial Guinea, located on Bioko Island. It is a coastal port and cultural center known for colonial architecture, a busy…

Malacañang Palace: Official Residence and Seat of the Philippine Presidency Malacañang Palace Malacañang Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines, located in the San Miguel district of Manila. It functions as a ceremonial,…

Malahide — coastal town near Dublin, Ireland Malahide Malahide is a coastal town north of Dublin known for its historic castle, marina, estuary, parks and commuter links. It lies in Fingal and within the traditional County Dublin.

Malanje Malanje is the capital of Malanje Province in north-central Angola, known for its nearby Calandula Falls, the Pedras Negras de Pungo Andongo rock formations, and regional agricultu…

Malappuram district, Kerala: geography, history, culture, and economy Malappuram district Malappuram district in Kerala, India: overview of its geography, formation, history, agriculture, economy, demography, culture and notable features.

Malexander — Swedish village on Lake Sommen, site of the 1999 police murders Malexander Small locality in Boxholm Municipality, Östergötland, Sweden, near Lake Sommen. Noted for scenic boating and for the 1999 Malexander police murders, an event that drew national att…

Malheur County, Oregon — overview, geography, history and economy Malheur County, Oregon Malheur County is a large, sparsely populated county in southeastern Oregon. Its county seat is Vale and the region is known for irrigated agriculture, ranching, and high desert la…

Malicorne (Yonne): former commune in central France Malicorne, Yonne Malicorne is a small former commune in the Yonne department, merged in 2016 into Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye; a rural locality with typical Burgundy countryside character and local heri…

Mall of America (Bloomington, Minnesota) Mall of America Large shopping and entertainment complex in Bloomington, Minnesota. Home to hundreds of stores, an indoor theme park and aquarium, and managed by the Triple Five Group. Major regio…

Mallakastër District: overview, geography and significance Mallakastër District Mallakastër District, with capital Ballsh, is a district of Albania in Fier County known for its rolling hills, agriculture and oil-related activity and for being part of the histo…

Mallavere — village in Raasiku Parish, Harju County, Estonia Mallavere Mallavere is a small village in Raasiku Parish, Harju County, in northern Estonia. This article describes its setting, administration, landscape, local life, and practical informat…

Malleco Province — Araucanía Region, Chile Malleco Province Malleco Province is an administrative division in Chile's Araucanía region with Angol as its capital. It features Andean foothills, temperate forests, Mapuche cultural influence, a…

Mallorca (Majorca): geography, history, cities and culture Mallorca Mallorca (Majorca) is the largest Balearic Island off Spain's Mediterranean coast, known for its varied landscape, historic towns, tourism economy and cultural heritage centered on…

Malmberget — a Swedish mining town in Gällivare Municipality Malmberget Malmberget is a northern Swedish mining town in Norrbotten County known for its iron ore deposits, long mining history and the large-scale relocation of parts of the town due to su…

Malmeneich — village in Hesse, Germany Malmeneich Malmeneich is a small village in the state of Hesse, Germany. Part of the municipality of Elz, it has roughly 345 inhabitants and maintains a rural character with local community l…

Maltese people: identity, language, history and culture Maltese people The Maltese are the native inhabitants of the Maltese islands in the central Mediterranean, with a distinctive Semitic-derived language, deep Catholic traditions and a layered Medi…

Manapparai taluk Manapparai taluk is an administrative subdivision of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu, centered on the town of Manapparai; it combines agricultural hinterland, local industry…

Manatee County, Florida Manatee County, on Florida's Gulf Coast, established in 1855 with county seat Bradenton. Known for barrier islands, Port Manatee, tourism, agriculture and conservation of the Flori…

Manche (department) — Normandy, France Manche Manche is a department in Normandy, western France. It faces the English Channel, contains the Cotentin peninsula and Mont‑Saint‑Michel; Saint-Lô is the prefecture.

Manchester Airport Major international airport serving Manchester, England: history, terminals and runways, airlines, transport links, traffic and its role as a northern UK hub.

Manchester Arena — major indoor venue in Manchester, England Manchester Arena Large multi-purpose indoor arena above Manchester Victoria station in Manchester, England, known for its capacity, wide range of events and the 2017 bombing that prompted major sec…

Manchester Velodrome: Britain's Premier Indoor Cycling Arena Manchester Velodrome An overview of the Manchester Velodrome: design, history, major events, records, and its role as the National Cycling Centre and British Cycling headquarters.

Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas resort and casino Mandalay Bay A luxury hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, operated by MGM Resorts. Known for its gold tower, extensive amenities, entertainment venues and aquarium.

Manhasset, New York Manhasset is a suburban hamlet on Long Island's North Shore in Nassau County, known for its waterfront, shopping district, and strong public schools. It is part of the Town of Nort…

Manica Province Central Mozambican province bordering Zimbabwe, known for its highlands (Mount Binga), rivers (Save, Zambezi), agriculture, mining prospects and the regional capital Chimoio.

Manisa, city in western Turkey Manisa Manisa is an inland Aegean city in western Turkey known for its ancient roots, fertile plains, Ottoman heritage, Mesir festival, and role as a regional industrial and agricultural…

Manitoulin Island Manitoulin Island is the world’s largest freshwater island, in Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its many inland lakes, Indigenous communities, outdoor recreation and su…