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Nysa (Poland): historic town in Opole Voivodeship Nysa Nysa is a historic town in Opole Voivodeship, southwestern Poland. It has a medieval core, riverside setting and regional importance; population about 44,000 and area around 27.5 k…

O'Hare International Airport Major international airport serving Chicago (ORD), a primary hub for United and American Airlines, with extensive terminals, runway capacity, modernization programs and complex mun…

O'Hare (community area), Chicago O'Hare, Chicago O'Hare is one of Chicago's 77 community areas, dominated by O'Hare International Airport; it spans the city's northwest side and uniquely crosses into DuPage County.

Oʻahu — Hawaiian island and population, capital of the state Oahu Oʻahu is a central Hawaiian island that hosts Honolulu, major bays and surf shores, and most of the state's population; known as “the gathering place.”

Oak Brook, Illinois Oak Brook is an affluent Chicago suburb in DuPage County (with a small section in Cook County), known for corporate campuses, upscale shopping, country clubs, and a 2010 population…

Oak Hill Cemetery (Lawrence, Kansas) Historic public cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas, founded in 1866; known for graves and memorials for victims of Quantrill's Raid and for prominent Kansas political and military figure…

Oak Island, North Carolina Oak Island is a coastal town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, formed by the 1999 consolidation of two towns. It is a seasonal tourist community known for beaches, Fort Caswell,…

Oak Park, Illinois: architecture, history, and cultural highlights Oak Park, Illinois Oak Park, Illinois, is a suburb west of Chicago with about 52,000 residents, known for Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway and Betty White, and an a…

Oak Ridge, Tennessee Oak Ridge is a city in eastern Tennessee created as a Manhattan Project hub during WWII; today it hosts national laboratories, historical sites, and a technology-focused local econ…

Oak Woods Cemetery (Chicago) Oak Woods Cemetery Historic Victorian cemetery on Chicago’s South Side established in 1853; notable for large grounds, distinctive monuments, and the graves of many prominent Chicagoans.

Oakes, North Dakota Small city in Dickey County, North Dakota, founded in 1886. A regional service center with an agriculture-influenced economy and a compact historic downtown; population 1,856 at th…

Oakham, Rutland — county town and market centre in England Oakham Oakham is the county town of Rutland in the English East Midlands, noted for its Norman great hall, ceremonial horseshoe tradition, market-town character, civic institutions and ne…

Oakland County, Michigan Southeastern Michigan county in the Detroit metropolitan area. County seat Pontiac. Second-most populous Michigan county (2010). Formed 1820; contains suburban cities, industry, co…

Oakland, Chicago (community area) Oakland, Chicago Oakland is a historic South Side community area of Chicago, known for 19th-century residences, parts of the boulevard system, landmarks such as Monument Baptist Church, and access…

Oakland, Illinois: overview, history, and local character Oakland, Illinois Oakland is a small city in Illinois, United States. This article summarizes its setting, development, economic role, community life, and how it differs from other places named Oakl…

Oakland, Oklahoma: small town overview and local profile Oakland, Oklahoma A concise, neutral profile of Oakland, a small town in Oklahoma, covering location, geography, history, economy, community life and notable features.

Oakley, Idaho — small city in Cassia County Oakley, Idaho Oakley is a small city in Cassia County, southern Idaho, United States. Known for its rural setting, agricultural economy and historic character, it had 763 residents at the 2010 U…

Oaks, Oklahoma Oaks is a small incorporated town in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article summarizes its setting, typical history and governance patterns, local economy and community features,…

Oakville, Alabama — unincorporated community in Lawrence County Oakville, Alabama Oakville is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, in northern Alabama. It is a rural settlement with local residences, farms, and ties to county-level services and h…

Oakville, Iowa — small city profile and community overview Oakville, Iowa Concise overview of Oakville, Iowa: its setting, character, history, local economy and community features, with distinctions and practical context for readers.

Oasis LRT Station (PE6) — Punggol light rail stop in Singapore Oasis LRT Station Oasis LRT Station (PE6) is an elevated automated light-rail stop on the Punggol LRT Line in Singapore, serving nearby residential areas and providing feeder links to the broader ra…

Oban: Gateway to the Isles in Argyll and Bute Oban Oban is a coastal town on Scotland’s west coast, known as the 'Gateway to the Isles' for its ferry links, historic harbor, whisky distillery and Victorian-era development as a tour…

Oberried: name, etymology and principal localities Oberried Oberried is a German toponym found in central Europe. This article explains its etymology, lists notable places called Oberried and outlines their typical geographical, historical…

Oberrieden — place name in German-speaking Europe Oberrieden Oberrieden is a Germanic toponym used for several small municipalities and villages in Switzerland and southern Germany, typically indicating higher ground near marsh, reedland or…

Occidental Mindoro — province on the western half of Mindoro, Philippines Occidental Mindoro Occidental Mindoro is a Philippine province in the MIMAROPA region, known for rich marine biodiversity, mountainous interior, Mangyan communities, agriculture, and coastal tourism…

Ocheyedan, Iowa Small city in Osceola County, northwest Iowa, United States. A rural service center near the Ocheyedan River with an agricultural base, local institutions, and a community-focused…

Ochiltree County, Texas Ochiltree County is a largely rural county in the Texas Panhandle. Its county seat is Perryton and the 2010 census recorded 10,223 residents. The area is known for agriculture and…

Oconee County, South Carolina Oconee County is the westernmost county in South Carolina, known for its foothills of the Blue Ridge, major reservoirs, outdoor recreation, and the county seat of Walhalla.

Oconto County, Wisconsin Oconto County is a county in northeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Green Bay. It includes forests, rivers, small cities and rural communities; the county seat is the city…

Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia Oddar Meanchey province Oddar Meanchey is a sparsely populated province in northwest Cambodia, known for its Dângrêk Mountain borderlands, recent history as a Khmer Rouge stronghold, and a rural economy f…

Odell, Illinois Small village in north-central Illinois known for its location on historic U.S. Route 66, local agricultural roots, and a close-knit community character.

Odense — Denmark's third-largest city and capital of Funen Odense Odense, the principal city on the island of Funen (Fyn), is known for its medieval origins, as the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, and for its cultural institutions, univers…

Oderen — commune in Haut‑Rhin, Grand Est, France Oderen Oderen is a small mountain commune in the Haut‑Rhin department of eastern France, set in the Vosges highlands and known for its natural scenery, mixed Alsatian heritage, and outdoo…

Odessa, Texas: Permian Basin city and regional center Odessa, Texas Overview of Odessa, Texas: location in West Texas, population note, economy tied to oil and gas, history, culture, education, and notable features.

Odisha: geography, history, culture and society Odisha Overview of Odisha (formerly Orissa), a state on India’s east coast: its geography, history, languages, culture, notable sites, demographics, and infrastructure.

Oecusse (Special Administrative Region of East Timor) Oecusse Oecusse is the northwestern exclave of Timor-Leste, a Special Administrative Region centered on Pante Macassar, bordered by Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara Timur and the Savu Sea.

Oelwein, Iowa Oelwein is a small city in northeastern Iowa, United States, known for its historical role as a railroad hub, local industry, and community life. This article summarizes its geogra…

Oerlikon (Zürich): district 11 quarter with industrial roots and modern hub Oerlikon (Zürich) Oerlikon is a northern quarter of Zürich (district 11), formerly an independent municipality. It evolved from 19th-century industry into a transport, exhibition and residential cen…

Oeschgen — municipality in Laufenburg district, Canton Aargau, Switzerland Oeschgen Oeschgen is a small German-speaking municipality in the district of Laufenburg, Canton Aargau, Switzerland. It is a rural community with agricultural traditions, local administrati…

Oettingen in Bayern — Town in Donau-Ries, Bavaria Oettingen in Bayern Oettingen in Bayern is a historic market town in the Donau-Ries district of Swabia, Bavaria, known for its medieval centre, ties to the House of Oettingen and location within the N…

Œuf-en-Ternois — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Œuf-en-Ternois Œuf-en-Ternois is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now within Hauts-de-France; known for agricu…

Œuilly, Aisne Small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie; overview of geography, administration, history, landmarks and local life.

Ogden, Iowa Ogden, a small city in Boone County in central Iowa, United States, known for its agricultural surroundings, local schools, small-business main street, and roots in 19th-century ra…

Ogden, Utah: history, geography, and cultural overview Ogden, Utah Ogden is a city in Weber County, Utah, known for its frontier origins, railroad heritage, Weber State University, outdoor recreation and proximity to the Great Salt Lake and Wasatc…

Oghi — town in Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oghi Oghi is a town and local administrative centre in Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, serving surrounding villages as a market, service hub and link to regional transp…

Oghi Tehsil — subdivision of Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oghi Tehsil Oghi Tehsil is an administrative subdivision in Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It includes the Agror valley and a mix of Pashtun and Hindko-speaking communities.

Ogle County, Illinois Ogle County is a largely rural county in northern Illinois with a mix of small cities, agriculture, and historic towns. Oregon is the county seat; 2010 population: 53,497. Overview…

Oglesby, Illinois Oglesby is a small city in LaSalle County, Illinois, known for its proximity to Matthiessen State Park, the Illinois Valley Community College campus, and the scenic Illinois River…