North Chicago, Illinois North Chicago is a city in Lake County, Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is home to the U.S. Navy's Great Lakes training center and a major Abbott Laboratories campus, w…
North Country “North Country” denotes northern parts of a country and appears across geography, culture, and place names — notably in regional identity, a 2005 film, and the North Country Nation…
North Dakota U.S. state in the Upper Midwest and Great Plains. Capital Bismarck, largest city Fargo. Known for agriculture, energy (Bakken oil), low population density, Native American heritage…
North Delhi: overview, geography, administration and significance North Delhi North Delhi district of the National Capital Territory: geography, subdivisions, history, economy, and notable features including Sadar Bazar, Kotwali and Civil Lines.
North English, Iowa — Overview, History, and Community North English, Iowa North English is a small city located in Iowa and Keokuk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its geography, history, local life, economy, and notable featur…
North Enid, Oklahoma North Enid is a small town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, adjacent to the city of Enid. It is primarily residential, with local services and historical ties to regional agriculture…
North Fambridge — village and civil parish in Essex, England North Fambridge North Fambridge is a small village and civil parish in Maldon District, Essex, located beside the River Crouch. It is known for its riverside setting, rural character and local tra…
North Hills, Los Angeles North Hills is a residential and commercial neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, known for suburban development, ethnic diversity, parks, schools and local busin…
North Hollywood (NoHo), Los Angeles North Hollywood, Los Angeles North Hollywood (NoHo) is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, known for its arts district, transit hub, commercial corridors, and a mix of residential neighbo…
North Hyde Park, Vermont A concise profile of North Hyde Park, an unincorporated village in the town of Hyde Park, Lamoille County, Vermont — its location, features, history, and community role.
North Island (Te Ika a Māui) — New Zealand's northern main island North Island A concise overview of New Zealand's North Island (Te Ika a Māui): geography, cities, volcanic landscape, population distribution, cultural significance and economic features.
North Jutlandic Island (Vendsyssel-Thy) North Jutlandic Island Northernmost large Danish island formed after an 1825 storm; known as Nørrejyske Ø or Vendsyssel-Thy, it features coastal landscapes, fishing ports, agriculture and ferry links to…
North Laurel, Maryland North Laurel is an unincorporated census-designated community in Howard County, Maryland, adjacent to the city of Laurel. It is primarily residential and part of the Baltimore–Wash…
North Lawndale, Chicago: history, character, and contemporary issues North Lawndale, Chicago North Lawndale is a defined community area on Chicago's West Side with a layered history: early 20th‑century growth, a major Jewish community, mid‑century demographic shifts, and o…
North Lincolnshire Unitary authority in northern Lincolnshire, England, encompassing Scunthorpe, Brigg and Barton-upon-Humber; a mix of industry, agriculture and Humber estuary ports and habitats.
North Little Rock, Arkansas North Little Rock is a city on the north bank of the Arkansas River across from Little Rock, noted for its Argenta arts district, large parks, riverfront attractions and role in th…
North London: geography, history and character North London Overview of North London, its geography, varied districts, historical development, transport links, green spaces and cultural highlights within the broader context of London, Engla…
North Palm Beach, Florida North Palm Beach is an incorporated village in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for its waterfront neighborhoods, marinas, and suburban character near the Atlantic coast of South…
North Park, Chicago North Park is a community area on Chicago's Northwest Side, bounded by the North Shore Channel, the North Branch of the Chicago River, Devon, Foster and Cicero. It includes parks,…
North Platte, Nebraska North Platte is a regional city in west‑central Nebraska known for its railroad hub, riverside location, and World War II-era community history. It serves as a service center for s…
North Pole, Idaho North Pole is a small unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Idaho. This article outlines its status, typical features of such places, likely origins of the name, and distin…
North Port, Florida — overview, geography, history and local features North Port, Florida North Port is a city in southwestern Florida known for large land area, suburban growth, natural preserves and community amenities within the Sarasota region.
North Ridgeville, Ohio North Ridgeville is a suburban city in Lorain County, Ohio, near Cleveland. It features residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, local businesses and municipal services serving a…
North Shore (Chicago suburbs) North Shore (Chicago) Affluent Lake Michigan suburbs immediately north of Chicago in Cook and Lake counties, noted for waterfront communities, historic neighborhoods, cultural institutions and commuter…
North Side, Chicago The North Side of Chicago: the city's densely populated northern region from the Chicago River to the lakefront and city limits, noted for parks, beaches, neighborhoods, cultural c…
North Sikkim district, Sikkim, India North Sikkim district North Sikkim is a sparsely populated, high‑altitude district of the Indian state of Sikkim, known for alpine landscapes, protected areas, and remote towns such as Mangan, Lachen an…
North Sinai Governorate North Sinai Governorate: the northern portion of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, centered on Arish, with coastal plains, Bedouin communities, key border towns, strategic importance and mo…
North Uist: landscape, history, ecology and community of an Outer Hebridean island North Uist Overview of North Uist (Uibhist a Tuath): its lochs, peatlands and machair; causeway links to nearby isles; wildlife, Gaelic culture, archaeology and conservation designations.
North Walsham, Norfolk, England North Walsham North Walsham is a historic market town in North Norfolk, England. It serves as a local centre for services, markets and community life and has medieval origins and a mix of agricu…
North Weald Bassett — village and civil parish in Epping Forest, Essex North Weald Bassett North Weald Bassett is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, noted for its historic airfield, rural character and local community life.
North Weald railway station Former London Underground station on the rural Epping–Ongar branch in Essex. Served North Weald village; later closed to Underground services and used for heritage operations and c…
North Western Province, Sri Lanka Province in northwestern Sri Lanka comprising Kurunegala and Puttalam districts. Capital Kurunegala; economy based on agriculture, fisheries and industry. Home to Wayamba Universit…
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Small town in Wilkes County known for its NASCAR heritage, North Wilkesboro Speedway, Appalachian foothills location, and a local economy rooted in manufacturing, retail and commun…
North Woolwich North Woolwich is a riverside district on the north bank of the Thames in the London Borough of Newham. Historically an exclave of Woolwich and Kent, it has a dockland past and ong…
North York Administrative district in the northern part of the City of Toronto, formerly an independent municipality; notable for mixed residential neighbourhoods, multiple urban centres, par…
Northallerton: market town and administrative centre in North Yorkshire Northallerton Overview of Northallerton, a market town and civil parish in Hambleton, North Yorkshire, covering history, landmarks, transport, economy and civic role. Population recorded as 10,6…
Northampton County, North Carolina A concise encyclopedia entry on Northampton County, NC: location, population (2010), geography, history, economy, government, and notable features of this rural northeastern county…
Northampton County, Pennsylvania County in eastern Pennsylvania, part of the Lehigh Valley region. County seat Easton lies at the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers. Mixed urban, suburban and rural commu…
Northamptonshire: central English county of 'squires and spires' Northamptonshire An overview of Northamptonshire in central England: geography, main towns, history, economy, transport and notable features including its nickname and administrative changes.
Northbourne — village and civil parish in Kent, England Northbourne Northbourne is a small village and civil parish near the coastal town of Deal in Kent, England. It is a rural community with historic roots, recorded population, and ties to the su…
Northbrook, Illinois: Suburban Village in Cook County Northbrook, Illinois Northbrook is a residential and commercial village in northern Cook County, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago known for parks, schools, corporate headquarters and a historic downtown.
Northerly Island, Chicago: lakefront peninsula, parkland and performance venue Northerly Island Northerly Island is a 91-acre man-made lakefront peninsula in Chicago, home to the Adler Planetarium, restored natural areas and a seasonal concert venue on the former Meigs Field…
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is the northeastern part of the island of Ireland and a constituent country of the United Kingdom, with Belfast as its capital, a devolved government, and a comple…
Northern Mariana Islands A U.S. commonwealth in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, the Northern Mariana Islands are a chain of volcanic and coral islands known for their Chamorro and Carolinian cultures, WWII…
Northern Province, Sri Lanka The Northern Province occupies Sri Lanka's northernmost peninsula with Jaffna as its capital. Predominantly Tamil, it has distinctive culture, coastal geography and a recent histor…
Northport, New York — Historic Long Island Village Northport, New York Northport is a historic village on Long Island in the Town of Huntington, noted for its Victorian-era village center, waterfront harbor and annual maritime traditions; population ~…
Northumberland: England’s northernmost county Northumberland Overview of Northumberland, its geography, history, notable sites (Lindisfarne, Hexham Abbey, Hadrian’s Wall), economy, and cultural significance near the Scottish border.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska — overview and key facts Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska A sparsely populated Alaskan borough established in 1986, centered on Kotzebue. It encompasses Arctic landscapes, Inupiat communities, subsistence economy, and mineral development…
