Millard County, Utah A sparsely populated county in central-western Utah centered on agriculture, natural landscapes and the historic seat of Fillmore.
Millennium Island (Caroline Atoll) Millennium Island Millennium Island, formerly Caroline Island, is an uninhabited atoll in the Southern Line Islands of Kiribati, noted for its intact tropical ecosystems, seabird colonies, and prote…
Millennium Park — Chicago public park and cultural landmark Millennium Park Millennium Park is a prominent public park in Chicago's Loop known for modern public art, performance venues, gardens and year-round events.
Millennium Stadium (Principality Stadium), Cardiff Millennium Stadium Large multi-purpose stadium in central Cardiff, Wales, known for its retractable roof, capacity around 74,500, and role as the national arena for Welsh rugby and major events.
Miller County, Arkansas — Overview, Geography, History, and Notes Miller County, Arkansas Miller County sits in the far southwest corner of Arkansas with Texarkana as its county seat. This article summarizes its location, history, economy, transportation links, and nota…
Millook: Folded Cliffs and Geological Significance on Cornwall's North Coast Millook Millook is a coastal locality in north Cornwall known for dramatic chevron folds in Devonian–Carboniferous rocks, formed during the Variscan orogeny and valued for teaching, resear…
Mills County, Iowa: overview, history, geography, communities and economy Mills County, Iowa Mills County, in southwestern Iowa with county seat Glenwood, was founded in 1851 and named for Major Frederick Mills. Covers rural communities, agriculture, history and local gove…
Mills County, Texas — overview, history, and community Mills County, Texas Mills County, in central Texas, is a small rural county with Goldthwaite as its county seat. This article summarizes its character, history, economy, and notable features.
Milos: volcanic Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea Milos Milos (Melos) is a volcanic island in the Cyclades, Aegean Sea, known for rich archaeology, distinctive geology, mining history and the discovery of the Venus de Milo.
Milparinka, New South Wales Milparinka is a tiny settlement in far western New South Wales, Australia, known for its 1880s goldrush history and surviving 19th‑century stone buildings, now preserved as heritag…
Milton (Stirling) — hamlet near Aberfoyle, Scotland Milton, Stirling Milton is a small hamlet in Stirling, Scotland, near the village of Aberfoyle. It takes its name from an old mill; a cast-iron millwheel on the site is said to date to 1667 and is…
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin County in southeastern Wisconsin along Lake Michigan. Home to the city of Milwaukee, it is the state's most populous county and a regional center for government, culture, transport…
Mimasaka Province (Sakushū): historical region of western Honshū Mimasaka Province Former Japanese province in what is now eastern Okayama Prefecture. Centered on Tsuyama, Mimasaka was an administrative unit from the classical era through the Edo period before Me…
Mimili, South Australia: Aṉangu community in the Everard Ranges Mimili, South Australia Mimili is an Aṉangu community in the Everard Ranges on the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands. This article covers its location, history, population, services, economy and…
Mines of Paris (Carrières de Paris) Mines of Paris Extensive abandoned quarry networks beneath Paris used historically for building stone and, in one section, as the ossuary called the Catacombs; largely closed to the public and vi…
Mingora, Swat: Commercial and Population Center of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Mingora Mingora, Swat's largest city on the Swat River, is the district's commercial and population hub near Saidu Sharif. Explore its role in trade, tourism, security challenges, and rece…
Minicoy Island (Maliku): geography, people, and political history Minicoy Island Minicoy (Maliku) is the southernmost inhabited island of India's Lakshadweep, culturally close to the Maldives. This article covers its geography, language, customs, economy and co…
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) — Buenos Aires' main international gateway Ministro Pistarini International Airport Primary international airport serving Buenos Aires, Argentina. Handles long‑haul and cargo operations, hosts major carriers, and functions as Aerolíneas Argentinas' international b…
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport Major commercial and military airport serving the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Known as MSP (IATA), it is a regional hub with two terminals, light rail acc…
Minnehaha County, South Dakota Minnehaha County in eastern South Dakota contains Sioux Falls and the state's largest population center; overview of geography, name origin, economy, government, and notable facts.
Minnesota State University, Mankato Public comprehensive university in Mankato, Minnesota. Large regional institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, professional colleges, Division II athletics (Maveri…
Minories: street, place and former parish beside the Tower of London Minories Minories is an area and street in the City of London, historically a civil parish named for the Minoresses (Poor Clares). Its medieval convent, urban development and links to the T…
Mintaka Pass High mountain pass on the northern approach to Pakistan's Hunza Valley. Historically served as one of two ancient access routes from Central Asia (with nearby Kilik Pass); remote a…
Minute Maid Park Retractable-roof ballpark in downtown Houston, home of the Houston Astros; known for its train, historic station façade and unique fan-friendly features.
Miquelon‑Langlade — island of Saint Pierre and Miquelon Miquelon-Langlade Miquelon‑Langlade is the largest island of the French collectivity Saint Pierre and Miquelon, south of Newfoundland. Two main landmasses are joined by a sandy tombolo; the island s…
Mir Ali — Town in North Waziristan, Pakistan Mir Ali, Pakistan Mir Ali, a town in North Waziristan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), is a traditional tribal settlement and a focal point of military and insurgent activity in the region's recent history.
Mirpur Khas (Sindh, Pakistan) Mirpur Khas Mirpur Khas is a district capital in Sindh, Pakistan, noted for fertile land, extensive horticulture—especially mango cultivation—local markets, and its role as an administrative a…
Misiones Department (Paraguay) Misiones Department Administrative department in Paraguay named for colonial-era Jesuit missions. Capital San Juan Bautista; noted for its mission heritage, rural economy, Guaraní culture and historic…
Mission Beach, Queensland Coastal village in tropical rainforest on the Coral Sea, known for beaches, island access and cassowary conservation near Dunk Island.
Mission Hills, Los Angeles: neighborhood overview and history Mission Hills, Los Angeles Mission Hills is a residential neighborhood in the northern San Fernando Valley within Los Angeles, known for its historic mission, freeway junctions, and a mix of residential and…
Mississippi — U.S. state overview Mississippi Mississippi: a southeastern U.S. state on the Gulf Coast known for the Mississippi River, magnolia symbol, agricultural economy, blues music heritage, and a large African American…
Missoula County, Montana — overview, geography, history, and institutions Missoula County, Montana Missoula County in western Montana includes the city of Missoula, river valleys and public forests. Established in 1860, it is a regional center for education, health care, recreat…
Missouri (U.S. state) Missouri Midwestern U.S. state at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Capital Jefferson City; major cities include Kansas City and St. Louis. Varied landscapes from plain…
Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve — Ediacaran fossil beds on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve Protected coastal reserve in Newfoundland and Labrador notable for exceptionally preserved Ediacaran fossils; restricted guided access and UNESCO recognition protect its soft-bodie…
Mitchell County, Georgia — overview, history, and communities Mitchell County, Georgia County in southwestern Georgia with county seat Camilla. Rural, agriculture-based region; population recorded as 23,498 in 2010. Background, geography, economy, and notable communi…
Mitchell County, Iowa Mitchell County is a rural county in northern Iowa known for agriculture, small towns (including county seat Osage), local festivals, and outdoor recreation near the Minnesota bord…
Mitchell County, Texas Mitchell County is a rural county in west-central Texas with a small population, agricultural and energy industries, two recreational lakes and a county seat at Colorado City.
Mithankot — city on the Indus River in southern Punjab, Pakistan Mithankot Mithankot is a riverine town in southern Punjab, Pakistan, sited on the right bank of the Indus just downstream of the Panjnad junction. It is known for agriculture, Sufi associati…
Mithi — town and administrative centre in Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan Mithi Mithi is the principal town of Tharparkar District in Sindh, Pakistan. Located in the Thar Desert, it is known for its arid landscape, mixed cultural heritage, and links to regiona…
Mitrovica — towns named Mitrovica in the Western Balkans Mitrovica Mitrovica denotes several towns in the Western Balkans, most notably Kosovska Mitrovica (a divided city in northern Kosovo) and Sremska Mitrovica in Serbia. Overview, history, econ…
Mitte (locality of Berlin) Mitte (locality) Mitte was the central locality of Berlin established in 1920. Located in former East Berlin, it contained many historic sites and in 2001 was merged with Wedding and Tiergarten to…
Miyako Islands: geography, people, culture and economy Miyako Islands Island group in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, known for coral beaches, subtropical climate, distinct Ryukyuan language and culture, tourism and fishing, and modern transport links bet…
Mobile Bay (Alabama, United States) Mobile Bay An estuarine inlet of the Gulf of Mexico on Alabama's coast, Mobile Bay is a region of ecological, historical and economic importance with tidal marshes, rivers, fisheries and a ma…
Moffat County, Colorado Moffat County is a large, sparsely populated county in northwest Colorado. Its seat is Craig. The area features high desert, river valleys, energy production, and access to public…
Mogadishu (Muqdisho) — Capital of Somalia Mogadishu Mogadishu (Muqdisho) is Somalia's largest city and chief port on the Indian Ocean. This article outlines its geography, history, economy, culture, and contemporary challenges.
Mohave County, Arizona Mohave County is a large, sparsely populated county in northwestern Arizona known for Lake Havasu, the Colorado River, Route 66 heritage, and desert-to-plateau landscapes.
Mohéli (Mwali): island of the Union of the Comoros Mohéli Mohéli (Mwali) is the smallest of the main Comorian islands in the Indian Ocean, with capital Fomboni; known for rural communities, marine biodiversity, and growing conservation an…
Molineux Stadium: Home of Wolverhampton Wanderers Molineux Stadium Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, is the long‑time home of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., built in 1889. It has four main stands, holds about 31,700 spectators and has hos…
