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Muskogee County, Oklahoma Muskogee County in eastern Oklahoma is centered on the city of Muskogee. It has a mixed urban–rural character, Native American heritage, riverine geography, and an economy of agric…

Mutitjulu (Muṯitjulu) — Indigenous community at the base of Uluru Mutitjulu Mutitjulu is an Aboriginal community inside Uluru‑Kata Tjuṯa National Park in the Northern Territory. It is home mainly to Pitjantjatjara families and closely connected to Anangu c…

Mutsu Province (Michinoku): history, geography and legacy Mutsu Province Mutsu Province (Michinoku) was a large historical province in northern Honshū, covering much of today’s Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate and Aomori prefectures and forming Japan’s medieval…

Mutsu Province (1868–1872) Mutsu Province (1868) Short-lived administrative province in northern Honshū created during the Meiji Restoration (1868), covering parts of modern Aomori and Iwate; abolished during the early prefectura…

Mvezo — birthplace of Nelson Mandela (Eastern Cape, South Africa) Mvezo Mvezo is a small rural village on the Mbashe River in the Eastern Cape, best known as the birthplace of Nelson Mandela. It holds cultural significance for the Thembu people and att…

Myeong-dong: Seoul’s bustling shopping and tourism district Myeong-dong Myeong-dong is a central commercial neighborhood in Jung-gu, Seoul, known for fashion, cosmetics, street food, the Myeong-dong Cathedral and its evolution from a residential quarte…

Mykolaiv Oblast Mykolaiv Oblast is a province in southern Ukraine centered on the port and shipbuilding city of Mykolaiv. It has coastal lowlands, agricultural steppe, and a mixed industrial and m…

Mykonos: Greek island in the Cyclades Mykonos Mykonos is a Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea known for whitewashed architecture, lively nightlife, popular beaches and proximity to the archaeological island of Delos.

Mylapore taluk, Chennai Mylapore taluk Mylapore taluk is an administrative subdivision of Chennai district in Tamil Nadu, India. Created in December 2013, it includes the historic neighbourhoods of Mylapore, Triplicane…

Myra (ancient Lycian city) Myra Ancient city in Lycia near modern Demre (Kale) in Antalya Province, Turkey, noted for Lycian rock-cut tombs, a large Roman theatre and its association with Saint Nicholas.

Mytilene — Capital and Principal Port of Lesbos, Greece Mytilene Mytilene is the main town on the island of Lesbos, Greece. A historic port city with archaeological sites, a university, and ferry links to the mainland, it blends classical herita…

Myton-on-Swale: village and civil parish on the River Swale, North Yorkshire Myton-on-Swale Myton-on-Swale is a small village and civil parish in Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, situated on the River Swale about three miles east of Boroughbridge. Rural, historic and…

N'Djamena: Capital and Principal City of Chad N'Djamena An overview of N'Djamena, Chad's largest city and administrative capital: geography, history, economy, culture, institutions, and transport, with links to further resources.

Naas — County Town of Kildare, Ireland Naas Naas is the county town of County Kildare in Ireland. A historic market and administrative centre with a population over 23,000, it is an important commuter hub and lies beside the…

Nablus — historic city of Shechem in the northern West Bank Nablus Nablus (ancient Shechem/Neapolis) is a Palestinian city in the northern West Bank, set between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim. It is known for its old city, cultural heritage, religi…

Nacogdoches County, Texas: geography, history, and culture Nacogdoches County, Texas Nacogdoches County in East Texas, with county seat Nacogdoches, is known for its historic town, Piney Woods landscapes, education at Stephen F. Austin State University, and forestr…

Nagaoka-kyō: Japan's Brief Imperial Capital (784–794) Nagaoka-kyō Nagaoka-kyō, Japan’s imperial capital from 784–794 under Emperor Kammu, was a planned grid city moved from Nara; learn why it lasted a decade and what archaeology reveals about its…

Nagapattinam: coastal administrative town in Tamil Nadu, India Nagapattinam Nagapattinam is a coastal town and district headquarters on the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its fishing economy, historic port ties, religious sites and its…

Nagar (princely state) Nagar was a small princely state in the high Karakoram that existed until 1974 in what is now Gilgit‑Baltistan, Pakistan. It was adjacent to Hunza and administered under the Britis…

Nagato Province (Chōshū) Nagato Province Nagato Province, historically called Chōshū, was a former province on western Honshū in the area of modern Yamaguchi Prefecture, notable for its strategic coasts, samurai domains a…

Nagqu Prefecture (Nagchu) — Tibet Autonomous Region Nagqu Prefecture Nagqu Prefecture is the largest prefecture-level division in Tibet, known for its high‑altitude Changtang grasslands, very low population density, nomadic pastoralism and fragile a…

Nairobi — capital and principal city of Kenya Nairobi Comprehensive overview of Nairobi: origin and growth, geography, economy, culture, landmarks, transport, and contemporary challenges affecting Kenya's largest city.

Nairobi National Park: an urban wildlife reserve near Kenya's capital Nairobi National Park Nairobi National Park is a compact protected area on the edge of Nairobi, Kenya. It supports diverse wildlife, conservation and education programmes, a dedicated orphanage, and uni…

Najaf Governorate Najaf Governorate in southwestern Iraq covers 28,824 km² and has about 1,477,134 people. Its capital Najaf is a major Shi'a religious and cultural center, known for the Imam Ali sh…

Nakhon Nayok province Nakhon Nayok is a central Thai province known for its rivers, waterfalls, dams and easy access from Bangkok. It blends lowland agriculture with forested highlands and outdoor touri…

Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand Nakhon Pathom province Central Thai province west of Bangkok, known for Phra Pathom Chedi, fruit orchards and historic ties to the Dvaravati period. A small, agriculturally rich area with important cultu…

Nakseongdae: Birthplace Park and Memorial of General Gang Gam-chan Nakseongdae Nakseongdae is a historic park in Gwanak District, Seoul, commemorating Goryeo general Gang Gam-chan with a pagoda, shrine, and cultural monuments tied to a legendary falling star.

Namchi (Namtse): Capital of South Sikkim, India Namchi Namchi, also called Namtse, is the administrative centre of South Sikkim. Known for its hilltop monasteries, panoramic views of the Himalaya and the Char Dham pilgrimage complex, i…

Namibe Province, Angola Namibe Province Coastal province in southwestern Angola centered on the port city of Namibe. Known for arid landscapes, Iona National Park, Cretaceous fossil sites and a history as the former Moçâ…

Namosi Province (Fiji) Namosi Province Namosi is a rural province on Viti Levu in Fiji's Central Division, covering about 570 km² with a population near 7,800 (2017). It includes several districts and a largely mountain…

Nampa, Idaho: City in the Treasure Valley Nampa, Idaho Nampa is a city in southwestern Idaho's Treasure Valley, known for its agricultural roots, growing suburban economy, cultural events, and regional institutions.

Namur Namur is a Belgian city at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers; it is the capital of Wallonia and of Namur province, known for its citadel, administrative role, cultural…

Nana-Mambéré: prefecture of the Central African Republic Nana-Mambéré Nana-Mambéré is a western prefecture of the Central African Republic with Bouar as its capital. It is named for local rivers and is known for rural agriculture, cultural sites and…

Nance County, Nebraska — overview, history, and local profile Nance County, Nebraska Nance County, established 1879 with county seat Fullerton, is a small, rural Nebraska county known for agriculture and small towns. 2010 population: 3,735. Summary of history, geog…

Naniwa-kyō — ancient port capital in present-day Osaka Naniwa-kyō Naniwa-kyō (Naniwa no Tsu) was an early Japanese imperial seat in the 7th–8th centuries, located where modern Osaka now stands; important as a maritime gateway, administrative cent…

Nanjing: Historical Capital and Major City of Jiangsu Nanjing Nanjing is a major eastern Chinese city on the Yangtze River, capital of Jiangsu Province and one of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, known for its history, universities, indus…

Nanjing Presidential Palace Former seat of republican government in Nanjing, China; a large complex of offices, gardens and historic buildings now preserved as a museum and public site.

Nankana Sahib District Nankana Sahib District is an administrative district in Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the city of Nankana Sahib, known for its religious importance as the birthplace of Guru Nanak…

Nantes: port city of western France with historic trade and cultural life Nantes Nantes is a major city in western France, the prefecture of Pays de la Loire, known for its river port, industrial past, cultural attractions and complex history including a role i…

Nantucket Memorial Airport Regional airport on Nantucket Island (IATA: ACK, ICAO: KACK) serving scheduled, charter and general aviation traffic with strong seasonal peaks linked to tourism and essential isla…

Nantucket: island community, history, and natural features Nantucket, Massachusetts Nantucket is an island town off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, known for its whaling heritage, preserved historic downtown, summer tourism, and protected coastal landscapes.

Nanyang Nanyang — a Chinese term meaning “Southern Ocean” — refers to a Southeast Asian region important to Chinese diaspora, and to several places and institutions in Greater China and Si…

Nanyang, Henan (prefecture-level city in southwestern China) Nanyang, Henan Nanyang (南阳) is a prefecture-level city in southwestern Henan province, China, known for a long history, agricultural and industrial economy, and role as a regional transport and c…

Nanyuki, Kenya — market town at the foothills of Mount Kenya Nanyuki Nanyuki is a market and service town in central Kenya near the Equator and Mount Kenya. It links agriculture, wildlife conservancies, tourism and a multicultural community with col…

Naogaon District (Bangladesh) Naogaon District Naogaon District lies in northern Bangladesh's Rajshahi Division. An agriculturally dominant district centered on Naogaon Sadar, it features rural economy, rivers, markets and regi…

Napa County, California Napa County in Northern California encompasses the Napa Valley wine region. The county seat is the City of Napa. Known for viticulture, tourism, Mediterranean climate, and scenic s…

Napakiak, Alaska — Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta village and community profile Napakiak, Alaska Overview of Napakiak, a small Alaska Native city in the Yukon‑Kuskokwim Delta: location, culture, economy, access, history and notable aspects of village life.

Napaskiak, Alaska — Village on the Kuskokwim River Napaskiak, Alaska Napaskiak is a small city in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta on the Kuskokwim River, with a predominantly Yup'ik population, subsistence traditions, local services, and seasonal access b…