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Old Trafford — Manchester United's stadium, the 'Theatre of Dreams' Old Trafford Old Trafford is Manchester United's historic football stadium in Manchester, nicknamed the 'Theatre of Dreams'. It is the largest club ground in the UK and a major venue for sport…

Oldenburg (district), Lower Saxony Oldenburg (district) Rural district in northwestern Germany surrounding but not including the city of Oldenburg; noted for the Hunte River, geest landscapes, agriculture and commuter links to nearby ci…

Oldham — town in Greater Manchester, England Oldham Oldham is a town in Greater Manchester, historically part of Lancashire, known for its textile heritage, industrial history, civic life, cultural figures and the 1978 birth of Loui…

Oldham County, Kentucky — overview, history, and communities Oldham County, Kentucky Oldham County, Kentucky, lies northeast of Louisville. Founded in the early 19th century, its county seat is La Grange. The county blends suburban growth, agriculture, and historic…

Oldham County, Texas — overview, geography, history, and uses Oldham County, Texas Oldham County is a sparsely populated county in the Texas Panhandle with Vega as its county seat. The area is known for ranching, stretches of historic Route 66, and rural western…

Ole — village on Hiiumaa, Hiiu County, Estonia Ole, Estonia Ole is a small rural village on the island of Hiiumaa in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia, known for its island landscape, traditional countryside character and proximity to Hiium…

Oleyres — former municipality in Vaud, Switzerland Oleyres Oleyres was a small French-speaking former municipality in the canton of Vaud, district Broye-Vully. It merged with Avenches on 1 July 2011 and is part of the region's rural and hi…

Olin, Iowa — small city profile and community overview Olin, Iowa Concise guide to Olin, Iowa: a small Midwestern city with rural roots, local institutions, history, economy, and community features for residents and visitors.

Olivenza: the Iberian territorial dispute between Portugal and Spain Olivenza Olivenza (Olivença) is a disputed territory on the Portugal–Spain frontier. Long held by Portugal, it has been administered by Spain since 1801; sovereignty remains contested and t…

Oliver County, North Dakota Oliver County is a small, rural county in central North Dakota with the town of Center as its county seat and only incorporated city. It had 1,846 residents at the 2010 census.

Ollezy — commune in Aisne, northern France Ollezy Ollezy is a small commune in the historic Picardy area of northern France, located in the Aisne department. Typical of rural French communes, it is governed locally and characteris…

Olney, Illinois Olney is a small city and the county seat of Richland County in southeastern Illinois, known locally for its historic downtown and population of white squirrels.

Olsberg Olsberg is a town in the Sauerland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, tourism and other uses of the name.

Olsztyn — regional capital in northeastern Poland Olsztyn Olsztyn is the largest city and administrative center of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in northeastern Poland, known for its medieval Old Town, castle, lakes and association wit…

Olympia — ancient Greek sanctuary and site of the Olympic Games Olympia Ancient sanctuary in Elis where the classical Olympic Games were held from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD; known for the Temple of Zeus, the Altis, stadium remains and la…

Olympia Fields, Illinois: suburban village shaped by a historic country club Olympia Fields, Illinois Olympia Fields is an affluent village in Cook County, Illinois, known for the historic Olympia Fields Country Club, a well‑educated majority African‑American population, and suburb…

Olympic National Park An overview of Olympic National Park in Washington: landscapes, ecosystems, history, recreational opportunities, and why it’s notable among U.S. protected areas.

Olympic Peninsula Forest-covered peninsula in Washington's Pacific Northwest, containing the Olympic Mountains and Olympic National Park; noted for temperate rainforests, coastal shores, Indigenous…

Olyphant, Pennsylvania Olyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, about five miles northeast of Scranton. Once shaped by anthracite coal and railroads, it is now primarily a residential co…

Omagh — County Town of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland Omagh Omagh is the county town of County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, sited at the meeting of the Drumragh and Camowen rivers. It is an administrative, commercial and cultural centre with…

Omaha, Arkansas: small town profile Omaha, Arkansas Omaha is a small incorporated town in northern Arkansas. This article outlines its location, character, history, community life, and how it differs from larger places with the same…

Onaway, Idaho — small city in Latah County Onaway, Idaho Onaway is a small incorporated city in northern Idaho. This entry summarizes its location, landscape, history, local life and why it matters to the surrounding rural region.

Ondjiva — capital of Cunene Province in southern Angola Ondjiva Ondjiva is the administrative center of Cunene Province in southern Angola, a regional market and transport hub near the Namibian border. Formerly called Pereira d'Eça before 1975.

Oneida County, Idaho Oneida County is a small, rural county in southeastern Idaho centered on Malad City and the Malad Valley, with a sparse population and an economy rooted in agriculture and local se…

Oneida County, New York A central New York county centered on Utica and Rome, named for the Oneida people; known for its role in early American history, manufacturing legacy, lakes and rivers, and regiona…

Oneida, Illinois Oneida is a small incorporated city in western Illinois. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, government and community life in neutral, concise terms.

Oneux, Somme — small commune in northern France Oneux Oneux is a small rural commune in the Somme department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. It recorded 379 inhabitants in 2012 and exemplifies a typical agricultural…

Õngu — village in Hiiu County, Estonia Õngu Õngu is a small village on Hiiumaa island in northwestern Estonia, historically linked with Emmaste Parish and situated within Hiiu County. It exemplifies the island's rural landsc…

Onondaga County, New York Central New York county centered on Syracuse. Created in the late 18th century, it includes Onondaga Lake and the Onondaga Nation, hosts Syracuse University, and has a history of s…

Onslow, Nova Scotia (Colchester County) Onslow, Nova Scotia Onslow is an unincorporated rural community in central Colchester County, Nova Scotia, notable for agriculture, a major highway junction, a junior high school, and local wind and p…

Ontario County, New York County in western New York located in the Finger Lakes region; county seat Canandaigua. Part of the Rochester metropolitan area with lakeside recreation, agriculture, and historic…

Ontario Highway 410 Ontario Highway 410 is a 20.3 km controlled‑access 400‑series freeway in Peel Region, connecting Highway 401/403 near Mississauga to Highway 10 north of Brampton.

Oodnadatta, South Australia Small outback town in northern South Australia known for its Aboriginal community, historic telegraph and railway links, artesian water, and its role as a stop on the remote Oodnad…

Oologah, Oklahoma: small town, lake, and Will Rogers heritage Oologah, Oklahoma Oologah is a small town in northeastern Oklahoma known for its Cherokee origins, proximity to Oologah Lake, and association with humorist Will Rogers. It combines rural character w…

Ooty (Udhagamandalam): hill station in the Nilgiris Ooty Ooty, officially Udhagamandalam, is a hill station in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Hills known for cool climate, tea estates, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and botanical gardens; a popular…

Oraàs — a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Oraàs Oraàs is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France. This article explains its administrative role, geography, cultural background and typical l…

Oracle Park Oracle Park is the waterfront home of the San Francisco Giants, known for its bay views, McCovey Cove splash hits, retro-style design and multiple naming-rights changes since openi…

Orai, Uttar Pradesh Orai Orai is a city in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India, known for its traditional sweet kaalajamun, local industries and its location between larger urban centres such as Kanpur a…

Orain — commune in Côte-d'Or, France Orain Orain is a small rural commune in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, noted for its agricultural setting, local heritage and typical Burgundian village cha…

Orainville — commune in Aisne, northern France Orainville Orainville is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardy. It is a rural locality with local governance, agricultural surroundings, and a modest lo…

Oran: Algerian Coastal City, Port, and Cultural Center Oran Oran is a major port city on Algeria’s northwest coast, known for its commerce, diverse heritage, Mediterranean climate, and cultural contributions such as the birth of raï music.

Orange: fruit, color, and place names Orange Overview of orange as a fruit and a color, with etymology, uses, and a guide to notable places and geographic names that share the term.

Orange County, California: overview, geography, history, economy and attractions Orange County, California Comprehensive overview of Orange County, California: geography, history, major cities, economy, culture and key attractions including Disneyland and coastal communities.

Orange County, Indiana County in southern Indiana; county seat Paoli. Rural landscape with caves and forests, population about 19,840 at the 2010 census. History, communities, attractions, and local gove…

Orange County, New York: overview, geography, history and economy Orange County, New York Orange County, in southeastern New York's Hudson Valley, includes Goshen (county seat), cities such as Newburgh and Middletown, and a mix of suburban, agricultural and historic lan…

Orange County, North Carolina A North Carolina county in the Research Triangle region, home to Chapel Hill, UNC, and the historic seat of Hillsborough; known for education, research, and a mix of small towns an…

Orange County, Vermont Orange County is a rural county in east-central Vermont, established in 1781 with Chelsea as its shire town; known for small towns, mixed agriculture, and New England landscape.

Orange County, Virginia A county in Virginia’s central Piedmont known for its rural character, historic Montpelier estate, small towns and agricultural heritage; county seat is the town of Orange.