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Beekman, New York A concise overview of Beekman, a town in Dutchess County, New York: geography, history, communities, economy and notable historical context including its name and early landowners.

Beer (Devon): village, quarry stone and coastal heritage Beer (Devon) Beer is a small coastal village in Devon, England, known for its underground limestone quarries, traditional fishing, lacemaking and its location on the Jurassic Coast with distinc…

Beer Sheba (Beersheba) — Regional capital of the Negev Beer Sheba Beer Sheba is the largest city of Israel's Negev region, a regional administrative, academic and medical center and an urban hub with ancient origins and modern growth.

Beers, North Brabant: a village in the Meuse region Beers, North Brabant Beers is a small village in North Brabant, the Netherlands, near the Meuse River. Part of the municipality of Cuijk, it had about 1,700 inhabitants (2016) and was a separate munici…

Beerwah, Budgam — town and tehsil in Jammu and Kashmir, India Beerwah Beerwah is a town and tehsil in Budgam district in the Kashmir Valley, serving as a local market and administrative centre and supporting surrounding rural communities with service…

Began Jarwar: Village and Union Council Headquarters in Sindh, Pakistan Began Jarwar Began Jarwar is a village and the administrative centre of its Union Council in Chamber Taluka, Tando Allahyar District, Sindh, Pakistan. Overview of location, administration, econ…

Behak Maken — village in Sargodha District, Punjab Behak Maken Behak Maken is a village near Sargodha city in Punjab, Pakistan, known for a nearby airbase established in the British era and a population largely belonging to the Maken clan.

Beijing: capital city, history, landmarks and modern role Beijing Beijing, also historically called Peking, is the political and cultural capital of the People's Republic of China, known for imperial sites, modern growth, and hosting both the 200…

Beijing Capital International Airport Major international airport serving Beijing (IATA PEK). Three terminals including the large Terminal 3, opened for the 2008 Olympics; long been a central hub for passenger and carg…

Beilin District, Xi'an — central cultural district named for the Stele Forest Beilin District Beilin District is a central urban district of Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, known for the Stele Forest museum, historic sites, dense cultural institutions and a mix of commercial and edu…

Beillé — commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire Beillé Beillé is a small French commune in the Sarthe department, in the Pays de la Loire region. It is a rural locality with local government, typical historical roots, and ties to regio…

Beine — commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Beine Beine is a small French commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This article summarizes its status, typical features of communes, regional context, and local li…

Beinwil (Aargau, Switzerland): localities, origins and features Beinwil Overview of the name Beinwil in canton Aargau, describing the main places called Beinwil, their historical origins, geography, economy and how to distinguish them in practice.

Beirut — capital of Lebanon and historic Mediterranean city Beirut Beirut is Lebanon's capital and largest city, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited urban centers. A coastal metropolis, it combines ancient roots, cultural life, commer…

Beit HaNassi (President's House) — Official Residence of the President of Israel Beit HaNassi Official residence and workplace of Israel's president in Jerusalem, opened in 1971. Also called Mishkan HaNassi, it contains ceremonial halls, offices, private apartments and host…

Beitar Illit — Haredi city in the West Bank (Gush Etzion) Beitar Illit Beitar Illit is a predominantly Haredi Israeli settlement and city council about 10 km south of Jerusalem in the Judaean Mountains, part of the Gush Etzion bloc and known for rapid…

Bel-Air (Los Angeles neighborhood) Bel-Air Bel-Air is an affluent, low-density residential neighborhood in the Los Angeles Westside, set in the Santa Monica Mountains foothills and known for large estates, privacy, and cele…

Belait District — geography, administration, economy and history Belait District Belait District is Brunei's largest district by area. Located on the island of Borneo, it includes the administrative town Kuala Belait and the oil-producing area of Seria, with co…

Belchamp Otten — village and civil parish in Essex, England Belchamp Otten Belchamp Otten is a small rural village and civil parish in Essex, England, near Sudbury (Suffolk). It lies in Braintree district, part of the Stour Valley North parish cluster and…

Belchamp St. Paul, Essex Belchamp St. Paul Belchamp St. Paul is a small rural village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, near the Suffolk border and neighbouring several other Belchamp settlements…

Belchamp Walter, Essex Belchamp Walter Belchamp Walter is a small village and civil parish in Braintree district, Essex, England. It is a rural community with a recorded population of 198 in 2001 and typical historic vi…

Belfast — capital and largest city of Northern Ireland Belfast Overview of Belfast: geography, history, shipbuilding heritage, role as Northern Ireland's capital, cultural life, and modern regeneration including the Titanic legacy.

George Best Belfast City Airport — overview, history and operations Belfast City Airport City-centre airport serving Belfast, Northern Ireland. Single-runway regional airport opened 1983, renamed for George Best in 2006; handles short-haul and business traffic and shar…

Belfast International Airport (BFS) Belfast International Airport Major airport northwest of Belfast, Northern Ireland (IATA: BFS). Serves scheduled, low-cost and charter flights, freight and general aviation; historically developed from RAF Alde…

Belfast Quarters The seven named Quarters of central Belfast identify districts with distinctive history, culture and development. They are a local branding and regeneration tool rather than litera…

Belgrade — overview, history, culture and main attractions Belgrade Belgrade, capital of Serbia, lies at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. It is a historic, cultural and economic hub known for its fortress, lively nightlife, and layered…

Belize District Belize District surrounds the country’s main urban centre, Belize City. It includes coastal lowlands, offshore cayes, the primary port and airport, and is a focal point for commerc…

Belknap County, New Hampshire Belknap County is a Lakes Region county in central New Hampshire, centered on Laconia. It is known for lake recreation, wooded hills, and a mix of small towns, tourism and seasonal…

Bell Canyon, California Bell Canyon is an unincorporated, mostly residential community in eastern Ventura County, California, known for gated neighborhoods, open-space amenities, and a small, affluent pop…

Bell County, Kentucky: Overview, Geography, History, and Communities Bell County, Kentucky Bell County is a southeastern Kentucky county in the Appalachian region. Its county seat is Pineville; Middlesboro is a principal city. The area is known for rugged terrain, coal h…

Bell County, Texas: overview, history, communities and economy Bell County, Texas Bell County is a central Texas county anchored by Belton and Killeen, home to Fort Cavazos and the Killeen–Temple metro area. It combines military, medical, education and recreatio…

Bella Vista, Arkansas: Overview, history, and community features Bella Vista, Arkansas Bella Vista is a city in northwest Arkansas known for lakes, trails, golf and recreational amenities. It grew from a planned resort/retirement community into a city within the Nort…

Bellaffaire: a small commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Bellaffaire Bellaffaire is a rural commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of southeastern France. This article outlines its setting, administration, local life, history and attracti…

Bellaire, Ohio Bellaire is a village in Belmont County, Ohio, along the Ohio River. It had 4,278 residents at the 2010 census and developed historically as a river and rail industrial community i…

Bellbrook, Ohio — small city in the Dayton region Bellbrook, Ohio Bellbrook is a small city in Greene County, southwestern Ohio, United States. It began as a farming village and today is a residential community with a historic downtown and local…

Belle Plaine, Iowa Belle Plaine is a small Midwestern city in eastern-central Iowa known for its agricultural surroundings, community institutions, and 19th‑century origins. Overview, history, econom…

Belle Plaine, Kansas Belle Plaine is a small city in Sumner County, Kansas, known for its agricultural setting, close-knit community, and historical roots. Population was 1,681 at the 2010 census.

Belle Rive, Illinois — overview and background Belle Rive, Illinois Belle Rive is a small village in southern Illinois. This article summarizes its name, setting, community life, governance, economy, and notable features for general reference.

Belleau (Aisne) — commune and World War I landmark Belleau, Aisne Belleau is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, known for Belleau Wood and the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, and for its role in the 1918 fighting of World…

Bellefonte, Kentucky Bellefonte is a small city in the U.S. state of Kentucky. This article summarizes its name, general history, local government, community character, and distinctions.

Bellevue, Alberta: small hamlet in the Crowsnest Pass Bellevue, Alberta Bellevue is a small hamlet in southern Alberta's Crowsnest Pass, known for its coal‑mining heritage, mountain setting in the Rockies, and role within the Municipality of Crowsnest…

Bellevue, Idaho: small city in the Wood River Valley Bellevue, Idaho Bellevue is a small city in central Idaho's Wood River Valley. Known for scenic views, outdoor recreation, and a historic downtown, it serves residents and visitors near Sun Valley…

Bellevue, Iowa — Mississippi River bluff community Bellevue, Iowa Bellevue, Iowa is a small city on the Mississippi River known for scenic bluffs, outdoor recreation, and a riverport history. Overview of geography, development, attractions, and p…

Bellvale, California A small rural settlement in San Mateo County, California, located on Highway 84 between San Gregorio and La Honda; historically home to a post office (1897–1922) and now sparsely s…

Belmont County, Ohio Belmont County is in eastern Ohio along the Ohio River. This article summarizes its location, history, landscape, economy, communities and notable features, including the county se…

Belmont Cragin — Chicago community area Belmont Cragin, Chicago Belmont Cragin is Community Area 19 on Chicago's Northwest Side, a diverse, largely residential neighborhood with industrial roots and a mix of long-standing immigrant communities…

Belper, Derbyshire — historic textile town on the River Derwent Belper Belper is a town in Derbyshire, England, notable for its 18th–19th century textile mills and planned industrial development; population recorded as 20,548 in 2001.

Belpre, Ohio Belpre is a small Ohio city on the Ohio River across from Parkersburg, West Virginia, known for its riverfront setting, prehistoric Native American mound, and historic downtown.