Acton, Suffolk Acton is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. A small rural community with historic roots, it had around 1,800 residents at the 2001 census and r…
Ada County, Idaho Ada County is Idaho's most populous county, home to the state capital Boise. It anchors the Boise metropolitan area and combines government, commerce, and outdoor recreation in sou…
Adair County, Iowa: overview, geography, history, and communities Adair County, Iowa Adair County is a small, rural county in Iowa with a county seat at Greenfield. This article covers its geography, settlement history, economy, communities and local government.
Adair County, Kentucky Adair County is a largely rural county in south-central Kentucky with Columbia as its county seat. Established in the early 19th century, it had a population of 18,656 at the 2010…
Adair County, Missouri Adair County is in northeastern Missouri. Founded in 1841 with seat at Kirksville, it had 25,607 residents at the 2010 Census and is home to regional universities and an agricultur…
Adair County, Oklahoma Adair County is a rural county in eastern Oklahoma with a Cherokee Nation heritage, a county seat at Stilwell, and a regional reputation for strawberries.
Adaminaby — high-country town in New South Wales Adaminaby Adaminaby is a small high‑country town in New South Wales, Australia, known for its relocation during the Snowy Mountains Scheme and for fishing, grazing and access to alpine recre…
Adams County, Illinois — overview, geography, history and local life Adams County, Illinois Adams County is the westernmost county of Illinois, anchored by the city of Quincy. Founded in 1825 and named for John Quincy Adams, it has a river-influenced economy and a mix of…
Adams County, Indiana Rural county in northeastern Indiana with county seat Decatur. Known for agriculture, small manufacturing, Swiss-American heritage in Berne, and local government and community serv…
Adams County, Iowa Adams County is a small, rural county in southwestern Iowa with Corning as its county seat. Known for agriculture and low population density, it was the state's least-populated cou…
Adams County, Mississippi Adams County, Mississippi, created in 1799 and named for President John Adams, contains Natchez on the Mississippi River and is noted for its antebellum architecture, river history…
Adams County, Nebraska Adams County in south-central Nebraska, county seat Hastings. Established 1867, organized 1871. Economy based on agriculture, manufacturing and services; regional institutions and…
Adams County, North Dakota Rural county in southwestern North Dakota with a small, agriculture-centered population; county seat Hettinger; 2010 population 2,343. Overview of geography, history, economy and l…
Adams County, Ohio Adams County is a rural county in southern Ohio, founded in 1797 with its seat at West Union. Known for rolling Appalachian terrain, river towns and the prehistoric Serpent Mound s…
Adams County, Pennsylvania Adams County is a rural, historic county in south-central Pennsylvania, home to Gettysburg, Civil War sites, orchards, and an economy based on agriculture, heritage tourism, and sm…
Adams County, Washington Rural county in eastern Washington with a small population, agricultural economy and a county seat at Ritzville. Known for dryland farming, irrigation projects and low population d…
Adams County, Wisconsin Rural county in central Wisconsin known for lakes, forests and outdoor recreation. County seat: Friendship. Area about 689 sq mi; population recorded as 18,643 in the 2000 census.
Adams Morgan — Washington, D.C. neighborhood overview Adams Morgan Adams Morgan is a multicultural neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C., known for diverse dining, nightlife along 18th Street and Columbia Road, historic rowhouses, and communi…
Adams National Historical Park Historic complex in Quincy, Massachusetts preserving the homes, library, and legacy of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and other members of the Adams family.
Adams Park — stadium in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Adams Park Adams Park is a multi-purpose sports stadium in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, best known as the home of Wycombe Wanderers FC. It hosts football, occasional rugby and community eve…
Addington, Croydon (South London) Addington Addington is a historic village in the London Borough of Croydon, known for its ecclesiastical palaces, St Mary's Church memorials, nearby Addington Hills and improved links to Cro…
Addiscombe: district overview, history, and modern character Addiscombe Addiscombe is a residential district in Croydon, southeast London, known for Victorian and Edwardian housing, a history of brick-making and an East India Company military seminary,…
Addison County, Vermont A rural county in western Vermont centered on Middlebury. Overview of geography, history, institutions, economy, and notable towns with links to official and reference resources.
Addison, New York — Town profile and overview Addison, New York Addison is a small town in Steuben County, New York, with a village of the same name. This article summarizes its location, character, history, economy, and community features.
Addison, Wisconsin (town) Addison, Wisconsin Rural town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. Population 3,341 (2000); area 36.2 square miles. Includes communities such as Allenton and a mix of farmland, small busin…
Adelaide Zoo Adelaide Zoo in South Australia is Australia’s second-oldest zoo, home to around 1,800 animals across 300+ species and known for conservation, education and its giant pandas on lon…
Adeline, Illinois — small village in Ogle County Adeline, Illinois Adeline is a small village in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. This article describes its setting, governance, local economy, and community character with contextual history a…
Adell, Wisconsin Adell is a small village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. It had a population of 517 at the 2000 census and is noted for its rural character and as the birthplace of…
Adelong, New South Wales: town, history and attractions Adelong, New South Wales Adelong is a small historic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia, known for its gold‑rush heritage, scenic falls and a mixed rural economy.
Aden (Yemen) — port city and strategic harbor Aden Aden is a historic port city in southern Yemen, located on the Gulf of Aden near the entrance to the Red Sea. It is known for its natural crater harbor, maritime importance, and co…
Adgestone — hamlet on the Isle of Wight near Brading Adgestone Adgestone is a small rural hamlet on the east side of the Isle of Wight, close to Brading. It is noted for its agricultural setting, a local vineyard, and proximity to coastal path…
Adisumarmo International Airport — Solo Raya's principal airport Adisumarmo International Airport Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC, WAHQ) serves Surakarta (Solo) and surrounding Solo Raya in Central Java, Indonesia, and has acted as an emergency alternative airport for Yog…
Adyar River (Chennai, India) Adyar River A short river that runs through Chennai, India. About 42.5 km long, it forms a tidal estuary and creek at its mouth but is affected by urban pollution and targeted by restoration p…
Adyar, Chennai: neighbourhood, estuary and institutional centre Adyar, Chennai Adyar is a southern Chennai neighbourhood on the Adyar River known for its estuary, major educational and research institutions, green residential areas and high property values.
Aero Space Museum (Calgary) Aero Space Museum Canadian aviation museum founded in 1975 near Calgary Airport. Preserves military and civilian aircraft, supports restoration and research, and offers exhibitions, educational prog…
Affoltern (Zürich): quarter in district 11 Affoltern (Zürich) Affoltern is a quarter in district 11 of Zürich, incorporated into the city in 1934. It is primarily residential, with local services, green spaces and a distinct community identit…
Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) Afonso Pena International Airport Primary airport serving Curitiba and its metro area, located in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil. IATA CWB; regional hub with passenger terminals, shopping, museum, cargo operations, a…
Afton, Wyoming: Town in Star Valley known for elk-antler arch Afton, Wyoming Afton is a small town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, located in Star Valley near the Idaho border. Known for a huge arch made of elk antlers, it serves as a regional center for ranchi…
Afyonkarahisar Afyonkarahisar is a historic city in western Turkey known for its fortress, thermal springs, marble, and regional cuisine. It sits at a crossroads between interior Anatolia and the…
Agdam: ruined Azerbaijani city and symbol of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Agdam Agdam (Ağdam) is a largely abandoned city in southwestern Azerbaijan, devastated during the Nagorno-Karabakh war. Returned to Azerbaijani control in 2020, it is undergoing demining…
Agenville, Somme (Hauts-de-France) Agenville Agenville is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France in northern France. It had around 106 inhabitants in 2006 and exemplifies the region's agricultural co…
Agunnaryd, a village in Ljungby Municipality, Kronoberg County Agunnaryd Agunnaryd is a small Swedish locality in Ljungby Municipality, Kronoberg County. Known for its rural landscape and traditional Småland character, it had about 220 residents in 2010…
Agustín Ross Park (Pichilemu, Chile) Agustín Ross Park Historic seaside park on Agustín Ross Avenue in Pichilemu, notable for its mature palm-lined promenades, adjacent former Ross Casino, and designation as a Chilean National Monument…
Ahel (town in Fars Province, Iran) Ahel Ahel (Persian: اهل) is a small town in Eshkanan District, Lamerd County, Fars Province, Iran. This article covers its location, name variants, environment, economy, and local featu…
Ahetze — Basque commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Ahetze Ahetze is a small commune in the historic Basque province of Labourd, in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France, known for its Basque heritage, rural landscape and proximity to…
Ahmadpur East Tehsil (Bahawalpur District, Punjab, Pakistan) Ahmadpur East Tehsil Administrative tehsil in Bahawalpur District, Punjab, Pakistan. Contains Ahmadpur East city, 31 union councils, and notable heritage sites including Derawar Fort; economy based on…
Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador Ahuachapán Department Western department of El Salvador centered on the city of Ahuachapán; known for volcanic highlands, coffee-growing towns, geothermal activity, thermal springs and the Ruta de las F…
Åhus, coastal town in Scania, Sweden Åhus Åhus is a historic coastal town in Scania, southern Sweden, known for its sandy beaches, harbour, medieval core and as the site of a major vodka distillery. It lies within Kristian…
