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Yamato Province (ancient Japanese province covering modern Nara) Yamato Province Yamato Province (Yamato no Kuni or Washū) was the core territory of early Japan, centered on the Nara Basin; seat of early capitals and a cultural heartland from the Kofun through…
Yamhill County, Oregon Yamhill County is a historic and agriculturally rich county in northwestern Oregon’s Willamette Valley, known for vineyards, small cities like McMinnville, and a mix of rural lands…
Yanam district: a small enclave of Puducherry within Andhra Pradesh Yanam district Concise overview of Yanam district — a compact Puducherry enclave inside Andhra Pradesh: geography, history, administration, language, economy, transport and cultural features.
Yangshuo — county in Guangxi known for Li River karst scenery and tourism Yangshuo Yangshuo County in Guangxi, China, is famed for its dramatic karst limestone peaks along the Li River and a thriving tourism scene offering rafting, cycling, climbing and rural sce…
Yangzhou — historic prefecture-level city on the Yangtze in Jiangsu Yangzhou Yangzhou is a historic city in central Jiangsu on the north bank of the Yangtze River, known for its classical gardens, Grand Canal heritage, salt‑merchant wealth, distinctive cuis…
Yankee Stadium (1923): the original 'House That Ruth Built' Yankee Stadium (1923) The original Yankee Stadium in the Bronx opened in 1923, served as home to the New York Yankees until 2008, hosted many types of events, and was demolished in 2009 and replaced nea…
Yankton County, South Dakota Yankton County in southeastern South Dakota, county seat Yankton. Created 1862, population 22,438 (2010). Noted for its Missouri River frontage, agriculture, historic downtown, and…
Yanliang District — Xi'an’s aerospace district in northeastern Shaanxi Yanliang District Yanliang District is a northeastern district of Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, known for its aerospace industry and aircraft manufacturing. It lies about 50 km from central Xi'an and cover…
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Yaohai District — urban district of Hefei in Anhui, China Yaohai District Yaohai District is an urban district of Hefei in Anhui province, China. It combines residential, commercial and industrial areas, with development zones and a population of roughly…
Yapen (island in Papua, Indonesia) Yapen Yapen is a tropical island off the north coast of New Guinea in the Papua region of Indonesia, known for its coastal communities, forested interior, and marine life in Cenderawasih…
Yaren — de facto capital district of Nauru Yaren Yaren is the largest settlement and administrative center of Nauru. It hosts government offices, the national parliament, the main airport and key public services on the island nat…
Yarkon Park (Ganei Yehoshua) — Tel Aviv's principal urban park Yarkon Park Large urban and national park along the Yarkon River in the Tel Aviv area, offering gardens, sports, wildlife areas, lakes and concert venues. Known also as Ganei Yehoshua.
Yarm, North Yorkshire Yarm Yarm is a market town on the River Tees in North Yorkshire, England. Known for its historic high street, stone bridge and riverside setting, it forms part of the Borough of Stockto…
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia — coastal town and regional centre Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Yarmouth is a coastal town in southwestern Nova Scotia known for maritime history, fishing and shipbuilding heritage, the Cape Forchu lighthouse, and its role as a local service hu…
Yaroslavl - Historic Volga River City and Administrative Center of Yaroslavl Oblast Yaroslavl Yaroslavl, founded c.1010 on the Volga, is the administrative center of Yaroslavl Oblast. Its UNESCO-listed historic core showcases 17th–18th-century churches, museums and riverfro…
Yas Island — Abu Dhabi leisure, motorsport and theme-park destination Yas Island Yas Island is a purpose-built leisure and entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi, UAE, known for the Yas Marina Circuit, major theme parks, hotels, retail and large event hosting.
Yasothon — provincial town in Thailand's Isan region Yasothon Yasothon is the capital of Yasothon province in northeastern Thailand (Isan). It is known for rice farming, a hot dry climate, and the annual Bang Fai (Rocket) Festival celebrating…
Yass, New South Wales Yass is a historic service town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, known for its 19th‑century main street, agricultural hinterland and annual community festi…
Yasukand (city in Kurdistan Province, Iran) Yasukand Yasukand is a small city in Iran's Kurdistan Province. Its residents speak Kurdish, follow Islam, and had a population of 3,268 in 2006. The town reflects the geography, culture an…
Yateley (Hampshire, England) Yateley Yateley is a suburban town and civil parish in northeast Hampshire, England, known for its commons, lakes and community amenities. It had a population of 21,011 at the 2001 census.
Yates County, New York Rural county in New York's Finger Lakes region. County seat Penn Yan; known for scenic lakes, agriculture, wineries and small-town communities. Population recorded at 25,348 in the…
Yatton, Somerset — village, archaeology and historical overview Yatton Yatton is a large village in North Somerset, England, noted for Roman archaeological remains, medieval manorial records and a long continuity of settlement. It serves as a local se…
Yavapai County, Arizona Yavapai County is located in central Arizona with Prescott as its county seat. It features diverse landscapes, historic towns, outdoor recreation and had a population of 211,073 at…
Yazoo County, Mississippi Yazoo County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi, centered on Yazoo City. It is historically agricultural and named for the Yazoo River and the Native American Yazoo peopl…
Yeadon, West Yorkshire Yeadon Yeadon is a town near Leeds in West Yorkshire, England, historically in the West Riding. It is a residential and commercial community notable for Leeds Bradford International Airpo…
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota A rural county in southwestern Minnesota centered on Granite Falls; named for the Yellow Medicine River. Largely agricultural, sparsely populated — 10,438 residents at the 2010 cen…
Yellow Pine, Idaho A remote mountain community in Valley County, Idaho, Yellow Pine is an unincorporated census-designated place known for outdoor recreation, seasonal tourism, and proximity to publi…
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Yellowknife is the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, on the north shore of Great Slave Lake. Once a gold-mining settlement, it is now a regional government, service and to…
Yellowstone National Park: overview, geology, wildlife, and history Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park, created in 1872, is the world's first national park. Known for extensive geothermal features, large mammals, and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, it re…
Yeongwol County (Yeongwol-gun) Yeongwol County Yeongwol County in Gangwon Province, South Korea, known for its association with King Danjong, historic graves and memorials, cultural heritage, and scenic mountain and river lands…
Yeovil, Somerset: overview, history, industry and landmarks Yeovil, Somerset Concise guide to Yeovil — a market town in Somerset: origins by the River Yeo, industrial development, transport links, notable sites and its role in South Somerset.
Yerevan — Capital and largest city of Armenia Yerevan Yerevan is Armenia's capital and largest city, founded as the Urartian fortress Erebuni in 782 BC; today it is an administrative, cultural and economic center known for pink tuff a…
Yerington, Nevada Yerington is a small city and the county seat of Lyon County, Nevada. Located in Mason Valley, it has agricultural roots, a mining legacy, and serves as a local center for governme…
Yevlakh (city in Azerbaijan) Yevlakh Yevlakh is a regional city in central Azerbaijan known as an agricultural and transport center. It is the administrative seat of Yevlakh Rayon and the birthplace of Pavel Florensky…
Yielden (Yelden) — a village in northern Bedfordshire Yielden Yielden (often spelled Yelden) is a small rural village in northern Bedfordshire, England, close to the county boundaries with Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire.
Ynyshir — village in the Rhondda valley, Wales Ynyshir Ynyshir is a small former coal-mining village in the Rhondda valley of Wales, adjacent to Porth. Its Welsh name means 'Long Meadow' or 'Long Island'.
Yoakum County, Texas Yoakum County is a sparsely populated county in western Texas with a rural economy based on farming and energy; its county seat is Plains and it is part of the High Plains agricult…
Yolo County, California Yolo County is a primarily agricultural county in California's Sacramento Valley, home to UC Davis, the county seat Woodland, and important floodplain and transportation corridors.
Yonge Street — Toronto’s principal thoroughfare and historic axis Yonge Street Yonge Street is a major north–south artery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, known for its commercial, cultural and transit role, historic origins, and long-claimed record as the world’…
Yonne: geography, history, culture and notable places in central France Yonne Yonne is a department in central France, part of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Known for the Yonne river, Chablis wines, medieval towns such as Auxerre and Vézelay, and mixed agricultur…
York: historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England York York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England. Founded by the Romans and later a Viking centre, it is notable for York Minster, preserved medieval streets, museums and…
York County, Maine: Overview, Geography, History, and Local Highlights York County, Maine York County is the southwesternmost county in Maine, with a long Atlantic coastline, historic towns, and a mix of coastal tourism, manufacturing and rural communities. Alfred is th…
York, Pennsylvania York, nicknamed the White Rose City, is a historic city in south-central Pennsylvania known for its colonial-era role, manufacturing heritage, and a compact downtown with diverse c…
Yorklyn, Delaware Yorklyn is an unincorporated community in northern New Castle County, Delaware, known for its mill-era history, valley setting along Red Clay Creek, and nearby preserved parklands…
Yorktown Heights, New York Yorktown Heights is a suburban hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, known as a local commercial and community center with parks…
