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Niš — city in southern Serbia, regional center and historical crossroads Niš Niš is a major city in southern Serbia, notable for its long history from Roman Naissus to Ottoman rule, its role as a transport and cultural hub, and landmarks such as Niš Fortres…

Nishapur (Neyshabur): Historic City and Cultural Center of Khorasan Nishapur Nishapur (Neyshabur) is a historic city in northeastern Iran, long a commercial and cultural hub of Khorasan, noted for medieval scholarship, turquoise and ceramic craft, and as th…

Niue: self-governing South Pacific island associated with New Zealand Niue Niue is a small self-governing island in the South Pacific, in free association with New Zealand. This article covers its geography, government, culture, economy, history and notab…

Nizerolles — a rural commune in the Allier department of central France Nizerolles Nizerolles is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, landscape, history, economy and local life.

Noaillan: Commune in Gironde, Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, France Noaillan Noaillan is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, located within the Nouvelle‑Aquitaine region. It is known for its local heritage, agricultural l…

Noble County, Indiana Noble County is a county in northeastern Indiana with seat at Albion. A rural area of small towns, lakes and farmland, formed in the 1830s and named for Governor Noah Noble.

Noble County, Ohio Noble County is a small, rural county in southeastern Ohio with the county seat at Caldwell. This article outlines its geography, history, economy, and notable characteristics.

Noble County, Oklahoma Noble County is a rural county in north-central Oklahoma with Perry as its county seat. The area has agricultural roots, small towns, and local government services centered in Perr…

Nobles County, Minnesota Nobles County is a rural county in southwestern Minnesota with a regional center at Worthington, an agricultural economy, prairie landscape, and a history tied to 19th‑century sett…

Nodaway County, Missouri Nodaway County is in northwest Missouri with county seat Maryville. A largely rural county known for agriculture, small towns and higher education; population was 23,370 at the 201…

Nödinge-Nol — urban area and municipal seat in Västra Götaland County Nödinge-Nol Nödinge-Nol is an urban area in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It serves as the administrative centre of Ale Municipality and is a residential, commercial and transport hub within…

Noé (Yonne) — commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Noé, Yonne Noé is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, north-central France. This article covers its geography, administration, economy, local life and vi…

Nogent-l'Artaud Nogent-l'Artaud is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy and now in Hauts-de-France; it is rural in character with local administ…

Noguera (comarca) Noguera is the largest comarca in Catalonia, in the province of Lleida, with Balaguer as its capital. It features river valleys, agricultural plains, historical towns and a mixed r…

NoHo Arts District, North Hollywood — Los Angeles arts and theater neighborhood NoHo Arts District, Los Angeles NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood is a concentration of small theaters, galleries, rehearsal studios and mixed-use development serving regional artists, residents and audiences…

Nolan County, Texas Nolan County is a West Texas county centered on Sweetwater. Organized in the late 19th century, it had 15,216 residents at the 2010 census and its economy blends agriculture, energ…

Nome: place name, ancient Egyptian district, and other meanings Nome Nome denotes several unrelated terms: most commonly the Alaskan city on the Seward Peninsula and the ancient Egyptian administrative district (Greek nomos); also used for other pla…

Nome Census Area, Alaska Nome Census Area is a census area in Alaska’s Unorganized Borough. Its largest community is Nome; the 2010 census recorded 9,492 residents. The area is noted for its Arctic coast,…

Noord-Beveland: island municipality in Zeeland, the Netherlands Noord-Beveland Noord-Beveland is a former island and current municipality in the province of Zeeland, the Netherlands, known for low-lying polders, coastal landscapes, and connections to Zeeland'…

Noorderhaaks (Razende Bol) — shifting sand island off Texel Noorderhaaks Noorderhaaks, or Razende Bol, is an uninhabited, mobile sand island southwest of Texel in North Holland, Netherlands. Part of the West Frisian Islands and the Wadden Sea, it is pro…

Nora — historic town in Örebro County, Sweden Nora Nora is a small historic town in central Sweden, seat of Nora Municipality. Known for a well‑preserved wooden town center, heritage railway, and its roots in the Bergslagen mining…

Norberg, Sweden: an overview of the town and its heritage Norberg Norberg is a small town in Västmanland County, Sweden, seat of Norberg Municipality. It is known for its mining and ironworking history in the Bergslagen district and for preserved…

Nordausques — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Nordausques Nordausques is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now part of Hauts-de-France. Rural character, local admini…

Noréaz — former municipality in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland Noréaz Noréaz was a small French-speaking municipality in the Saane (Sarine) district of the canton of Fribourg. In 2020 it merged with Corserey and Prez-vers-Noréaz to form the new munic…

Norfolk Broads — rivers, lakes and protected wetlands of East England Norfolk Broads A network of navigable rivers and shallow lakes across Norfolk and Suffolk, the Broads is a unique wetland landscape, important for wildlife, recreation and managed conservation un…

Norfolk County, Massachusetts: overview, history, and characteristics Norfolk County, Massachusetts Norfolk County, established 1793, is a suburban and coastal county in eastern Massachusetts with Dedham as its county seat. It includes exclaves and several affluent communities ne…

Norfolk Island: geography, history, culture and conservation Norfolk Island Norfolk Island is a small external Australian territory in the South Pacific, known for its convict-era heritage, Pitcairn settlers and Norfuk language, distinctive Norfolk pines,…

Norfork, Arkansas — small city at the North Fork River and Norfork Lake Norfork, Arkansas Norfork is a small city in Baxter County, Arkansas, located on the North Fork River near Norfork Lake and Dam. It is known for trout fishing, boating, and access to the Ozark highl…

Norge, Oklahoma: overview of a small rural community Norge, Oklahoma Norge is a small rural community in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article summarizes its character, likely naming origin, local economy, and notable distinctions without asserti…

Norman County, Minnesota Norman County is a small, rural county in northwestern Minnesota. The county seat is Ada and the 2010 population was 6,852. Agriculture and small towns shape its economy and landsc…

Norman Manley International Airport International airport serving Kingston, Jamaica (IATA: KIN). Located on the Palisadoes tombolo, it handles regional and international flights and is operated by NMIA Airports Limit…

Norman Rockwell Museum (Stockbridge, Massachusetts) Norman Rockwell Museum Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, preserving the art, archives, and legacy of American illustrator Norman Rockwell through exhibitions, collections, research, and education.

Norolles — Commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Norolles Norolles is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, historically part of Basse-Normandie and now administratively in Normandy. Overview, geography,…

Noroy-sur-Ourcq — commune in Aisne, northern France Noroy-sur-Ourcq Noroy-sur-Ourcq is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically linked to Picardie and known for agriculture, local heritage and its setting on th…

Norrahammar — district and former industrial locality in Jönköping, Sweden Norrahammar Norrahammar is a neighborhood and former industrial settlement now incorporated into the Jönköping urban area, in Jönköping Municipality, Jönköping County, in the province of Småla…

Norrey-en-Auge (Calvados, Normandy) Norrey-en-Auge Norrey-en-Auge is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, located within the traditional Pays d'Auge and formerly part of Basse-Normandie.

Norridge, Illinois Norridge is a small village in Cook County, Illinois (population 14,572 at the 2010 census). A largely residential community near Chicago, known for the Harlem Irving Plaza shoppin…

North Andros District North Andros North Andros is a district in the northwest portion of Andros Island, the largest district by area in The Bahamas, known for its wetlands, blue holes, fishing and low-density settl…

North Babylon, New York North Babylon is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, on Long Island's south shore. A primarily residential, middle-class suburb with local…

North Bay, Ontario North Bay is a city on the shore of Lake Nipissing in northeastern Ontario, Canada. It serves as a regional service, education, and transportation centre with a diverse economy and…

North Bend, Ohio A small riverside village in Hamilton County, Ohio, known for its ties to the Harrison presidential family and its location along the Ohio River near Cincinnati.

North Berwick — coastal town in East Lothian, Scotland North Berwick North Berwick is a coastal town in East Lothian, Scotland, noted for its harbour, sandy beaches, North Berwick Law, Bass Rock seabird colony, historic golf links and easy connectio…

North Buena Vista, Iowa North Buena Vista is a small riverfront city in Clayton County, northeastern Iowa, known for its rural character, Mississippi River location, 19th‑century roots, and local communit…

North Carolina: Geography, History, Economy and Culture North Carolina Comprehensive overview of North Carolina covering geography, history, economy, culture, government, and notable facts about its cities, landmarks and industries.

North Cascades National Park Remote alpine park in Washington state known for rugged peaks, extensive glaciers, diverse ecosystems and backcountry recreation; established October 2, 1968 and covering about 634…

North Castle, New York North Castle is a suburban town in northern Westchester County, New York, centered on Armonk. It had 11,841 residents at the 2010 census and is known for its residential character,…

North Center, Chicago North Center is a North Side community area of Chicago known for its mix of early 20th-century housing, tree-lined neighborhoods, small commercial corridors, and transit access via…

North Central Province, Sri Lanka: geography, history, economy and culture North Central Province, Sri Lanka An overview of Sri Lanka's North Central Province, its geography, ancient capitals, irrigation heritage, economy, biodiversity and administrative features.