Avenches District (former), Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Avenches (district) Former administrative district in the canton of Vaud centered on the town of Avenches; reorganized in 2006 and merged into Broye-Vully District. Includes a list of its municipaliti…
Avenel, Victoria: Overview, history, community and transport Avenel, Victoria Avenel is a small rural town in Victoria, Australia, notable for its Ned Kelly associations, local sporting clubs, and location on the historic Hume route between Melbourne and Alb…
Avensan — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Avensan Avensan is a rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape, vineyards and proximity to the Médoc and Atla…
Avery County, North Carolina: Overview, geography, history and economy Avery County, North Carolina Avery County is a mountainous county in northwestern North Carolina, noted for Fraser fir Christmas tree farming, outdoor recreation, and small resort communities; its seat is Newl…
Avery, Idaho — small unincorporated community in northern Idaho Avery, Idaho Avery is an unincorporated community in northern Idaho, United States, known for its railroad heritage, mountain setting and outdoor recreation opportunities near forests and river…
Avesnes-Chaussoy — small rural commune in the Somme, Hauts-de-France Avesnes-Chaussoy Avesnes-Chaussoy is a tiny rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, northern France. The recorded population was 54 in 2006; it exemplifies small agricultural vill…
Avesnes-en-Saosnois — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Avesnes-en-Saosnois Avesnes-en-Saosnois is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and qui…
Avesnes-lès-Bapaume Avesnes-lès-Bapaume is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, near Bapaume. It reflects rural life in the historic Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, now part…
Avezé — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Avezé Avezé is a rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. Overview of geography, administration, history, economy, sights and practical in…
Aviemore — Highland town and tourist centre Aviemore Aviemore is a town in the Scottish Highlands known for outdoor recreation, proximity to the Cairngorms, winter sports and year-round tourism. The Gaelic name is An Aghaidh Mhòr.
Avion, Pas-de-Calais — commune in northern France Avion, Pas-de-Calais Avion is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. Historically a coal-mining town near Lens, it today combines residential areas, light industry, parks and mem…
Avirey-Lingey Avirey-Lingey is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region of France. This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and…
Avon-la-Pèze — Commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Avon-la-Pèze Avon-la-Pèze is a small rural commune in the Aube département of the Grand Est region of France. The article outlines its setting, local features, history, administration and conne…
Avondale, Chicago Avondale is a northwest-side community area of Chicago known for its industrial roots, mixed housing, diverse population, and location along the north branch of the Chicago River a…
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Rural parish in central Louisiana centered on Marksville; known for Native American heritage, archaeological sites, mixed Francophone and Creole culture, and a 2010 population of 4…
Avrilly (Allier) — a rural commune in central France Avrilly, Allier Avrilly is a small commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its geography, local administration, history, economy, and points of interest for vis…
Avroult — Commune in Pas-de-Calais, France Avroult Avroult is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, geography, administration, history, economy, and points o…
Awa Province (Chiba) — historical province at the tip of the Bōsō Peninsula Awa Province (Chiba) Awa Province (安房国) was a historical Japanese province at the southern tip of the Bōsō Peninsula, in present-day southern Chiba Prefecture. Also called Bōshū or Anshū, it was shaped…
Awa Province (Tokushima) Former province on Shikoku, now Tokushima Prefecture; noted for indigo dyeing, the Awa Odori festival, mountainous interior, and its Tokugawa-era Tokushima (Hachisuka) domain.
Awaji Province: historic island province of Japan Awaji Province Awaji Province was a former Japanese island province on Awaji Island in the Seto Inland Sea, now part of Hyōgo Prefecture. It served as a route to Awa and has cultural, strategic,…
AWD-Arena (HDI-Arena) — football stadium in Hanover AWD-Arena Stadium in Hanover originally built as Niedersachsenstadion (1952–54). Home to Hannover 96, modernized for major tournaments and renamed through commercial deals (AWD, later HDI).
Axel Heiberg Island Large, mostly uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Noted for Eocene fossil forests, polar glaciers and university research; part of Nunavut with an area of about…
Ayacucho, Peru — regional capital, history and culture Ayacucho Ayacucho is the capital of Peru’s Ayacucho Region, known for colonial architecture, indigenous crafts, Semana Santa celebrations, and its role in Peruvian history from colonial tim…
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Ayanavaram taluk, Chennai Ayanavaram taluk Ayanavaram taluk is an administrative subdivision of Chennai district in Tamil Nadu, formed in 2013. It covers Ayanavaram, Kolathur and Peravallur and provides local revenue and ci…
Aylesford Aylesford is a village and civil parish in Kent, England, on the River Medway, noted for its medieval Dominican priory and riverside setting; the name also applies to places and in…
Aylesford, Nova Scotia: farming community in the Annapolis Valley Aylesford, Nova Scotia Aylesford is a rural service centre in Kings County, Nova Scotia, known for cranberry bogs, peat moss harvesting and the Oaklawn Farm Zoo. It lies on the Evangeline Trail near CFB…
Aylsham: market town in Norfolk, England Aylsham Aylsham is a historic market town in Norfolk, England, near the A140. It has medieval origins, a market place, heritage railway connection and serves as a local centre for nearby v…
Ayr — coastal town in South Ayrshire, Scotland Ayr Ayr is a coastal town on the west coast of Scotland known for its sandy seafront, historical links to poet Robert Burns, horse racing at Ayr Racecourse, and as a local centre for c…
Ayron — commune in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Ayron Ayron is a small French commune in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Rural in character, it exemplifies local administration, history, and village life typical of wester…
Ayrshire — historic county and region on Scotland's west coast Ayrshire Ayrshire is a historic county on Scotland's west coast, known for its coastline, towns such as Ayr and Kilmarnock, links golf, Robert Burns connections, and distinctive agricultura…
Ayrshire, Iowa Ayrshire is a small rural city in Palo Alto County, north-central Iowa, United States, with agricultural roots, a late‑19th‑century origin, and the challenges and character of many…
Aythorpe Roding Aythorpe Roding is a small rural village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, one of the Rodings; noted for a large historic post mill, agricultural landscape and traditional vil…
Ayubia National Park — protected hill forest in Pakistan's Galyat Ayubia Ayubia National Park is a small protected area in the Galyat region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known for montane forests, scenic trails and a popular chairlift; established a…
Ayutthaya (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) Ayutthaya (city) Ayutthaya is a historic city in central Thailand, founded in the 14th century, long a regional capital and trading hub; today its ruins form a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological…
Azé (Mayenne): former commune in Pays de la Loire, France Azé, Mayenne Azé was a small rural commune in the Mayenne department, Pays de la Loire, northwestern France; it had 2,999 inhabitants in 1999 and was merged into Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne in…
Azincourt (Agincourt): French commune and site of the 1415 battle Azincourt Azincourt is a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, known for the 1415 Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War and for its battlefield memorials and local his…
Azle, Texas: small city northwest of Fort Worth near Eagle Mountain Lake Azle, Texas Azle is a city in Tarrant County in north-central Texas. Once an agricultural community, it is now a residential suburb with parks, lake recreation, local shops and an independent…
Azores (Açores): Volcanic islands of the North Atlantic Azores A Portuguese archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic. The Azores form an autonomous region with distinct geology, endemic biodiversity, and an economy based on a…
Azov (town in Rostov Oblast, Russia) Azov Azov is a port town at the mouth of the Don River on the eastern end of the Sea of Azov. It has ancient Greek origins, notable archaeological sites and a long military and trading…
Azuay Province (Ecuador) Azuay Province Azuay is a highland province in southern Ecuador whose capital, Cuenca, is known for colonial architecture, Andean landscapes, artisan crafts and nearby protected areas.
Azuga (town in Prahova County, Romania) Azuga Azuga is a mountain town and ski resort in Prahova County, Romania, located at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains. It is known for winter sports, mountain trails and its role in regi…
Ba Đình Square Ba Ðình Square Central ceremonial square in Hà Nội where Hồ Chí Minh proclaimed Vietnam's independence on 2 September 1945; site of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and national ceremonies.
Baar-Ebenhausen Baar-Ebenhausen is a municipality in the district of Pfaffenhofen in Bavaria, Germany, known for its rural character, local industry, and ties to the surrounding Upper Bavaria regi…
Baarle: the divided town on the Belgium–Netherlands border Baarle Baarle is a settlement split between the Netherlands and Belgium, famous for a complex pattern of Belgian exclaves within Dutch territory, shared services, medieval origins and pra…
Bab Anar — city in Khafr District, Jahrom County, Fars Province Bab Anar Bab Anar is a small city in Khafr District, Jahrom County of Fars Province, Iran. Known by several local names, it lies within a historically rich agricultural region of southweste…
Babahoyo — Capital of Los Ríos Province, Ecuador Babahoyo Babahoyo is the capital city of Los Ríos province in Ecuador, an agricultural and river-port center located between the San Pablo and Caracol rivers, with a population of roughly 1…
Babarashani (Babarreşanî) — town in Kurdistan Province, Iran Babarashani Babarashani (Kurdish: Babarreşanî; Persian: بابارشانی) is a small city in Iran's Kurdistan province. Kurdish-speaking community; recorded population 481 (2006). Typical of rural Ku…
