Naval Air Station Oceana (NAS Oceana) — U.S. Navy Master Jet Base Naval Air Station Oceana Major U.S. Navy Master Jet Base in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Supports carrier-focused tactical aviation, named for test pilot Apollo Soucek and important for East Coast naval aviat…
Navarre (Navarra) — Autonomous community in northern Spain Navarre Navarre is a historic, culturally diverse region in northern Spain known for its Pyrenean landscapes, the city of Pamplona and preserved foral institutions that shape its autonomy…
Navassa Island Navassa Island is an uninhabited Caribbean island claimed by both the United States and Haiti. Once a guano-mining site, it is now administered as a U.S. national wildlife refuge w…
Navi Mumbai — planned satellite city near Mumbai, India Navi Mumbai Navi Mumbai is a large planned satellite city on the west coast of Maharashtra, India, developed to relieve Mumbai's growth. It is known for its zoned neighborhoods, transport link…
Navy Pier, Chicago Navy Pier Navy Pier is a major public landmark on Chicago's Lake Michigan shoreline, known for its historic 1916 construction, attractions including a Ferris wheel, cultural venues, and year…
Nawabganj District (Chapai Nawabganj) — northwestern Bangladesh district Nawabganj District Nawabganj (Chapai Nawabganj) is a district in northwestern Bangladesh, in Rajshahi Division. It is an agricultural district famed for mango production and borders the Indian state…
Nawabshah District (Shaheed Benazirabad): overview, geography, history and economy Nawabshah District Nawabshah District, officially Shaheed Benazirabad, is a district in Sindh, Pakistan. This article describes its location, climate, administration, economy, history and notable fea…
Naxos Island (Cyclades, Greece) Naxos Island Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades in the central Aegean Sea, noted for marble quarries, fertile valleys, ancient ruins and beaches. Capital: Naxos City (Chora).
Nayland — village in Nayland with Wissington, Babergh, Suffolk Nayland Nayland is a historic riverside village in the civil parish of Nayland with Wissington, in Babergh district, Suffolk. Known for its timber-framed buildings, parish church and locat…
Nazeing — village and civil parish in Epping Forest district, Essex Nazeing Nazeing is a rural village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, recorded with 4,675 residents in 2001; it blends agricultural landscape, village amenit…
Nazımiye District, Tunceli Province, Turkey Nazımiye Nazımiye is a small, mountainous district of Tunceli Province in eastern Turkey, historically known as Kisle. Its economy is rural, with agriculture and public-sector employment do…
Near North Side, Chicago — neighborhoods, history, and significance Near North Side, Chicago Near North Side is a central Chicago community area on Lake Michigan with prominent neighborhoods, landmarks, and a dense skyline. It includes the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Rive…
Near South Side (Chicago) Near South Side, Chicago One of Chicago’s 77 community areas, the Near South Side lies just south of the Loop on the lakefront. It includes museum campus sites, historic commercial corridors, evolving resi…
Near West Side, Chicago: overview, neighborhoods, history, and landmarks Near West Side, Chicago The Near West Side is a historic Chicago community area west of the Loop, mixing longtime neighborhoods, major institutions (UIC, Illinois Medical District), cultural hubs and rece…
Neau — commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France Neau Neau is a small rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. It had about 712 inhabitants in 1999 and retains village character, local services, agricultural ac…
Nedging, Suffolk Nedging Nedging is a small rural village in the civil parish of Nedging-with-Naughton, in Babergh district, Suffolk, England, noted for its parish church and agricultural landscape.
Needamangalam taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu Needamangalam taluk Needamangalam taluk is an administrative subdivision of Thiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu, India, centered on the town of Needamangalam and known for its Cauvery delta agriculture.
Negeri Sembilan: Malaysian state — geography, culture, history and economy Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan is a Malaysian state on the southern Malay Peninsula, known for Minangkabau architecture, the matrilineal Adat Perpatih system, Seremban capital, and a mix of agric…
Negombo: Sri Lankan coastal city centered on Negombo Lagoon, fisheries and airport hub Negombo Negombo, a coastal city north of Colombo, centers on Negombo Lagoon, fishing communities and Bandaranaike International Airport; features colonial-era canals, fort remains and a se…
Negros Oriental Negros Oriental is a province on the eastern side of Negros Island in the Philippines, known for Dumaguete city, Silliman University, diverse landscapes, marine sanctuaries and a m…
Nehoiu (town in Buzău County, Romania) Nehoiu Nehoiu is a small town in Buzău County, Romania, situated in the Carpathian foothills. It has a population of about 11,639 and an economy traditionally centered on forestry, wood p…
Neighborhood of Make-Believe (from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) Neighborhood of Make-Believe Fictional kingdom on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood featuring puppet and human residents. Created by Fred Rogers, it explored feelings, community and learning; later inspired the anim…
Neillsville, Wisconsin — small city and county seat of Clark County Neillsville, Wisconsin Neillsville is a small city in Clark County, Wisconsin. The county seat has roots in the lumber era and today supports local services, light industry, and community events around a…
Nellis Air Force Base Major United States Air Force installation near Las Vegas, Nevada, known for advanced air combat training, the Thunderbirds demonstration team, and the Nevada Test and Training Ran…
Nellore: Coastal city and district headquarters in Andhra Pradesh, India Nellore Nellore is a historic city on the Penna River in Andhra Pradesh, India. Known for agriculture and shrimp aquaculture, it serves as the administrative centre of Nellore district and…
Nelson County, Kentucky Nelson County in central Kentucky is known for Bardstown, bourbon production, historic sites and a largely rural landscape; population was about 43,000 at the 2010 census.
Nelson County, North Dakota Nelson County is a small, rural county in North Dakota. Founded in 1883, its county seat is Lakota and its 2010 population was 3,126. The county is primarily agricultural with smal…
Nelson Lagoon, Alaska Remote Aleutian community and census-designated place on the Alaska Peninsula, centered on fishing, subsistence living, and Unangan (Aleut) heritage with limited air and sea access…
Nelson Mandela International Airport (Praia, Cape Verde) Nelson Mandela International Airport Airport serving Praia on Santiago Island, Cape Verde. Opened 2005 and renamed in 2012, it handles domestic and regional services and replaced the old Francisco Mendes airport.
Nelson Mandela Park, Leicester Nelson Mandela Park A public greenspace in central Leicester named for Nelson Mandela, serving local residents with informal recreation, events, and community significance near city landmarks.
Nelson Mandela Square — Sandton public square and shopping precinct Nelson Mandela Square Public square and retail precinct in Sandton, Johannesburg, renamed in 2004 when a six-metre statue of Nelson Mandela was installed; a prominent dining, shopping and visitor destin…
Nelson, New Zealand — city overview, history and attractions Nelson, New Zealand Nelson is a coastal city at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island, known for its arts scene, proximity to several national parks, mild climate and outdoor recreation oppor…
Nelspruit (Mbombela): city profile and significance Nelspruit Overview of Nelspruit (officially Mbombela), the capital of Mpumalanga, covering geography, history, economy, landmarks such as Kruger National Park and Mbombela Stadium, and trave…
Nemaha County, Kansas Nemaha County is a rural county in northeastern Kansas with Seneca as its county seat; noted for agriculture, prairie landscapes, river valleys and small-town history and services.
Nemuro Province (former province of Hokkaido) Nemuro Province Former Meiji-era province on eastern Hokkaido (1869–1882). Territory roughly matches today’s Nemuro Subprefecture; known for its coastal geography, fishing economy, and Ainu herita…
Nenana, Alaska — River town, rail junction, and the Ice Classic Nenana, Alaska Nenana, a small city in Interior Alaska at the confluence of the Tanana and Nenana Rivers, known for its railroad history, subarctic setting, Athabaskan roots, and the annual Nenan…
Nendeln — village in Eschen, Liechtenstein Nendeln Nendeln is a village in northern Liechtenstein, part of the municipality of Eschen. It is a residential and transport-linked settlement known for its rail stop on the international…
Neoga, Illinois — small city in Cumberland County Neoga, Illinois Neoga is a small city in Cumberland County, Illinois, noted for its rural setting, agricultural economy, community institutions, and origins connected to regional transportation ro…
Neola, Iowa Neola is a small city in western Iowa known for its rural setting, local community life, and proximity to larger urban areas in the American Midwest.
Neosho County, Kansas County in southeastern Kansas; rural landscape centered on Erie with small cities, agriculture, local manufacturing, and community college presence. Pop. 16,512 (2010 census).
Neravy — Town in Karaikal district, Puducherry, India Neravy Neravy is a town in the Karaikal district of the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies within the Tamil cultural area and is administered as part of Karaikal district; Pond…
Nérigean — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Nérigean Nérigean is a small commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, characterised by rural landscapes, local agriculture and its location within the broader Bordea…
Neshoba County, Mississippi Neshoba County is in east-central Mississippi, with the county seat at Philadelphia. It includes the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians reservation, hosts the Neshoba County Fair,…
Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Once an anthracite coal and railroad community, Nesquehoning is a small residential town with outdoor recreation and a mining heritage.
Ness County, Kansas: Overview, History, and Demographics Ness County, Kansas Overview of Ness County, Kansas — its rural geography and small-town demographics, Ness City as county seat, community profile, local government, and the county's origin honoring C…
Netrokona District Netrokona District is a northeastern district of Bangladesh in Mymensingh Division, noted for its haor wetlands, agrarian economy, cultural diversity and borderland landscapes adja…
Neufchâtel-en-Bray: market town of the Pays de Bray Neufchâtel-en-Bray Neufchâtel-en-Bray is a historic commune in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France, known for its pastoral landscape, medieval roots and the traditional Neufchâtel chees…
Neufchâtel-en-Saosnois — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Neufchâtel-en-Saosnois Neufchâtel-en-Saosnois is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, notable for its agricultural landscape and traditional vi…
