Waccabuc, New York Waccabuc is a small hamlet and lake in Lewisboro, Westchester County, New York, noted for its rural character, private estates, scenic lake, and the well-known local landmark Castl…
Wachapreague, Virginia Wachapreague is a small incorporated town on Virginia's Eastern Shore, known for tidal creeks, salt marshes, recreational fishing, boating access to barrier islands, and a maritime…
Wacker Drive — Chicago's multilevel riverfront thoroughfare Wacker Drive Wacker Drive is a prominent multilevel street along the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, designed to separate local and through traffic and to provide service access to riverfron…
Waco, Texas Waco is a central Texas city in McLennan County known for Baylor University, the Brazos River, historic sites, and a mix of education, manufacturing and tourism. Population roughly…
Wadebridge — market town on the River Camel in north Cornwall Wadebridge Wadebridge is a historic market town in north Cornwall, England, known for its medieval bridge over the River Camel, the nearby Royal Cornwall Showground, and the recreational Came…
Wadena County, Minnesota Wadena County is a rural county in central Minnesota. The 2010 population was 13,843 and the county seat is Wadena. The county features farmland, forests, small towns and outdoor r…
Wadowice — Polish town and birthplace of Pope John Paul II Wadowice Wadowice is a small town in southern Poland, known as the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. It combines historic architecture, religious pilgrimage sites and regional tourism near K…
Wagah Border (Attari–Wagah): India–Pakistan Crossing and Ceremony Wagah Wagah (Attari–Wagah) is the principal road crossing on the Grand Trunk Road between India and Pakistan, known for its daily border ceremony, customs facilities, and symbolic status…
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga is a regional city on the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales. A Wiradjuri place with a distinctive reduplicated name, it is a service, education and defence hub for…
Wagoner County, Oklahoma Wagoner County is a county in eastern Oklahoma, with its county seat in Wagoner. Formed at statehood, it includes small cities, rural areas, waterways and growing suburbs near Tuls…
Wah — village in Attock District, Punjab, Pakistan Wah Wah is a historic village in Attock District of northern Punjab, Pakistan, noted for Mughal-era pleasure gardens and proximity to the large Wah Cantonment military township.
Wahkiakum County, Washington Small rural county in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River. County seat Cathlamet; low population, timber and fishing traditions, riverfront landscapes, and historic commu…
Wahpeton, North Dakota — city profile Wahpeton, North Dakota Wahpeton is a city in southeastern North Dakota on the Bois de Sioux River. It is the county seat of Richland County and a regional center for education, agriculture, and local cul…
Waidhofen an der Thaya District A rural district in northern Lower Austria centered on the town of Waidhofen an der Thaya, known for its forested landscapes, border location by the Thaya river, and small towns wi…
Waikiki — neighborhood and beachfront district of Honolulu Waikiki Waikīkī is a coastal neighborhood on the south shore of Oʻahu known for its famous beach, surf history, resort hotels, and cultural heritage tied to former wetlands and Hawaiian tr…
Wail — commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, northern France Wail Wail is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, formerly within Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This entry summarizes its administrative status, setting, history and typical lo…
Waitby, Cumbria — village and civil parish Waitby Waitby is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, near Kirkby Stephen. It is a rural settlement with historic roots and a noted small castle site…
Wakayama Prefecture, Japan Wakayama Prefecture Coastal and mountainous prefecture on Honshū known for its pilgrimage routes, temples, citrus and plum cultivation, scenic coastline and historic sites, centered on the city of Wak…
Wake County, North Carolina Wake County is a central North Carolina county whose county seat is Raleigh. It includes major cities, Research Triangle institutions, and has been among the fastest-growing U.S. c…
Wake Island Wake Island is a remote coral atoll in the North Pacific administered by the United States, known for its strategic military role, World War II history, and fragile island ecology.
Wakulla County, Florida Wakulla County is a largely rural county on Florida's Big Bend coast, noted for springs, rivers and coastal wetlands. County seat Crawfordville; part of the Tallahassee metropolita…
Walberswick — Suffolk coastal village on the River Blyth Walberswick Walberswick is a small coastal village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, noted for its beach, marshes, St Andrew's Church, birdlife and a tradition of artists and visitors.
Waldo County, Maine: Mid‑Coast geography, history, and community Waldo County, Maine Overview of Waldo County, a mid‑coast Maine county: location, geography, communities, history, economy, culture, government and practical notes for residents and visitors.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Luxury hotel and residential tower in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Opened in 2010 at 686 ft (209 m), formerly the Elysian Hotel Chicago. Offers upscale accommodations, dining, spa, event…
Waldorf Astoria New York Historic luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan, opened in 1931 at 301 Park Avenue; celebrated for its Art Deco architecture, landmark status, private rail platform and role in American…
Wales, Alaska (Kiŋigin) — Arctic village on Cape Prince of Wales Wales, Alaska Wales (Iñupiaq: Kiŋigin) is a small, remote Iñupiat community on Cape Prince of Wales in western Alaska near the Bering Strait, known for subsistence living, Arctic climate, and cu…
Walker County, Alabama: overview, history, geography, and communities Walker County, Alabama Walker County, in north-central Alabama, is a historically coal-producing county with Jasper as its seat. This article summarizes its origins, geography, economy, population notes,…
Wall Lake, Iowa — small city and lakeside community Wall Lake, Iowa Wall Lake is a small city in western Iowa known for its namesake lake, rural character, recreational opportunities and local history within Sac County in the United States.
Wall Street (New York City financial street and metonym) Wall Street Wall Street is a street in Lower Manhattan that houses major U.S. financial institutions and serves as a global symbol for finance and capital markets.
Wallasey — coastal town on the Wirral peninsula, Merseyside Wallasey Wallasey is a coastal town on the Wirral peninsula in Merseyside, North West England, noted for riverside links to Liverpool, seaside suburbs such as New Brighton, Victorian develo…
Wallowa County, Oregon Wallowa County is a sparsely populated county in northeastern Oregon known for the Wallowa Mountains, scenic Wallowa Lake, outdoor recreation, ranching history, and small communiti…
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas — city overview and cultural history Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Walnut Ridge is a small city in northeastern Arkansas noted for a 1964 Beatles stop, early Elvis and Johnny Cash performances, and its location on U.S. Route 67, the 'Rock 'N Roll…
Walt Disney World Resort: overview, parks, history and significance Walt Disney World Resort Large entertainment resort near Orlando, Florida, opened 1971. Four theme parks, water parks, hotels and shopping; created from Walt Disney's vision as an expansive vacation destin…
Walterswil: Swiss localities sharing a common name Walterswil Walterswil is the name of three distinct settlements in Switzerland. This article explains the name’s origin, typical features of these villages, their historical background, and h…
Walthamstow, London: history, character and notable places Walthamstow Walthamstow is a district in the London Borough of Waltham Forest in north‑east London, known for its long street market, diverse community, transport links and cultural landmarks…
Wałbrzych: history, geography, and cultural revival Wałbrzych Wałbrzych is a city in southwestern Poland with a layered history of mining, German and Polish heritage, and recent cultural regeneration around former industrial sites and Książ C…
Wandsworth: riverside district and town centre in southwest London Wandsworth Wandsworth is an inner London district on the south bank of the River Thames, named for the River Wandle. It is a mixed residential, retail and riverside area and a designated majo…
Wangaratta, Victoria Regional city in northeast Victoria, Australia, at the junction of the Ovens and King Rivers. A service centre for agriculture, viticulture, manufacturing and tourism about 230 km…
Wangdue Phodrang District Wangdue Phodrang is a large central district (dzongkhag) of Bhutan, notable for diverse landscapes, the Phobjikha valley crane reserve, historic dzong architecture, and 15 local ge…
Wann, Oklahoma Wann is a small town in Nowata County in northeastern Oklahoma, United States. It recorded 125 residents in the 2010 census and functions as a rural community with local services a…
Wantage — Market town in the Vale of the White Horse Wantage Wantage is a historic market town in the Vale of the White Horse, near the Thames Valley and about 17 miles south-southwest of Oxford. It is traditionally associated with King Alfr…
Wantagh, New York — Gateway to Jones Beach Wantagh Wantagh is a hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County on Long Island, known as the Gateway to Jones Beach. A suburban community with parks, schools, beaches and commuter…
Wapanucka, Oklahoma: overview of a small Johnston County community Wapanucka, Oklahoma Wapanucka is a small town in Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma. This article summarizes its location, name origin, community institutions, economy, and notable characteristi…
Wapello County, Iowa: Overview, History, and Local Features Wapello County, Iowa Wapello County in southeastern Iowa, with county seat Ottumwa, is a region of river valleys, agriculture, manufacturing, and small cities. Established in the 1840s and named after…
Wapping — riverside district in Tower Hamlets, East London Wapping Wapping is a historic riverside district in East London, known for its maritime heritage, 18th–19th century docks, the Prospect of Whitby pub, and the founding of England's first m…
Warcop — village and civil parish in Cumbria Warcop Warcop is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. A rural community with historic character, local amenities and nearby training areas; populatio…
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Warlincourt-lès-Pas — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Warlincourt-lès-Pas Warlincourt-lès-Pas is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. The article covers its geography, administration, history, local life and practical…
