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Berea, Kentucky Berea is a small city in Madison County, Kentucky, noted for Berea College, a long tradition of Appalachian crafts and arts, and its role as a cultural and educational center in th…

Bergen-Belsen concentration camp Bergen-Belsen was a Nazi concentration camp in northern Germany where tens of thousands died from disease, starvation and exposure; it was liberated by British forces on 15 April 1…

Bergères — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Bergères Bergères is a small French commune in the Aube department (Grand Est). This article outlines its setting, local governance, historical development, economy and distinguishing featu…

Bergouey-Viellenave: commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Bergouey-Viellenave Bergouey-Viellenave is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, characterized by agricultural landscapes, traditional architecture and r…

Beringen (Belgium and Switzerland) Beringen Beringen is the name of several towns in Western Europe, most notably a former mining municipality in Belgian Limburg and a rural municipality in the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen.

Berkeley Berkeley: a name applied to a California city, a major public university, an 18th‑century philosopher, and computing history. Overview of origins, principal meanings, and notable d…

Berkeley, California: City, University, and Cultural Center Berkeley, California Berkeley, on California's East Bay, is known for the University of California, political activism, vibrant arts and food scenes, scientific research and community-driven innovation…

Berkeley, Illinois Berkeley is a village in Cook County, Illinois, a residential suburb of Chicago with local government, schools, parks, and connections to the broader metropolitan area.

Berkshire — county in south‑east England Berkshire Berkshire (often abbreviated Berks) is a historic and ceremonial county in south‑east England, known for Windsor Castle, the River Thames, the M4 technology corridor and the county…

Berkshire County, Massachusetts A rural and cultural region in western Massachusetts known for the Berkshires mountains, arts institutions, outdoor recreation, and small cities such as Pittsfield and North Adams.

Berlancourt, Aisne — a small commune in northern France Berlancourt, Aisne Berlancourt is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, located in the historical Picardie area now part of Hauts‑de‑France. Typical features include local…

Berles-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais) Berles-au-Bois Berles-au-Bois is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, formerly in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now part of Hauts-de-France; a rural locality with local mu…

Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL): history, design, and closure Berlin Tegel Airport Former international airport of Berlin (IATA: TXL). Noted for its hexagonal terminal and Cold War role, Tegel served millions before closing in 2020–2021 and is being redeveloped f…

Berlin, Illinois Berlin is a small incorporated village in Illinois, United States. This article outlines its character, community life, development, and notable features shared by many rural Midwe…

Bermondsey, London Bermondsey Bermondsey is a district in the London Borough of Southwark, southeast of central London, known for historic docks, leather and food trades, markets and recent riverside regenerati…

Bermuda International Airport (L.F. Wade International Airport) Bermuda International Airport Primary international airport serving Bermuda, handling international flights and cargo. Known as L.F. Wade International Airport (IATA: BDA), it operates a single passenger termin…

Bern — Swiss federal city and historic capital Bern Bern is Switzerland's federal city and the capital of the canton of Bern, noted for its medieval Old Town, arcaded streets, the River Aare and its role as the seat of government an…

Bern, Idaho — Unincorporated community in Bear Lake County Bern, Idaho Bern is a small rural unincorporated community in Bear Lake County, southeastern Idaho, tied to ranching and the Bear Lake region and administered at the county level.

Bernalillo County, New Mexico Bernalillo County is New Mexico's most populous county, centered on Albuquerque. It combines urban and natural landscapes and is a regional hub for government, education, culture,…

Bernard, Iowa Bernard is a small city in Dubuque County, northeastern Iowa, United States, characterized by a rural setting, local community life, and proximity to the Dubuque area.

Berne, Indiana Small city in northeastern Indiana noted for its Swiss immigrant heritage, historic downtown, an annual Swiss Days festival, local manufacturing and agriculture, and strong communi…

Berne, New York Berne is a small, rural town in southwestern Albany County, New York, United States, noted for its highland landscape, scattered hamlets, outdoor recreation and a historically agri…

Bernesq — small commune in Calvados, Normandy Bernesq Bernesq is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape and place within French local administration.

Berneuil (Somme) — commune in Hauts-de-France Berneuil, Somme Berneuil is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, northern France. Overview of its geography, administration, history, economy and practical visitor inf…

Bernicia: an Anglo‑Saxon kingdom of northern Britain Bernicia Bernicia was an early medieval Anglian kingdom in what is now northern England and southeast Scotland, later forming the northern part of Northumbria and noted for royal centres li…

Bernières-d'Ailly — commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Bernières-d'Ailly Bernières-d'Ailly is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France; historically in Basse-Normandie and representative of Normandy's agricultural communes…

Bernières-le-Patry — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Bernières-le-Patry Bernières-le-Patry is a former rural commune in Calvados, northwestern France, merged into Valdallière in 2016. This entry outlines its geography, history, local features and admin…

Bernina District, Graubünden — overview and key facts Bernina District Bernina District is a small administrative district in the southern canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, known for its Alpine landscape, Italian-speaking valleys, and connections to…

Bernon — commune in the Aube department of France Bernon Bernon is a small French commune in the Aube department (Grand Est). This article outlines its setting, administrative role, landscape, local life and typical features of rural com…

Bernos-Beaulac — Commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Bernos-Beaulac Bernos-Beaulac is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwest France, known for agricultural landscapes, local heritage and the structure of…

Bernot (commune in Aisne, northern France) Bernot Bernot is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie and now in Hauts-de-France. It has agricultural roots and a modest populat…

Berny-Rivière, Aisne Berny-Rivière Berny-Rivière is a small commune in the historic Picardie area of the Aisne department in northern France, known for its rural character and modest population.

Berrieux: a small commune in Aisne, northern France Berrieux Berrieux is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie and now in Hauts-de-France. It is a rural locality with local municipal government and tie…

Berry Creek, California Berry Creek is a small, rural census-designated place in Butte County, California, situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It is known for its forested landscape, dispersed commun…

Berryville, Arkansas Berryville is a small city in Carroll County in the Ozark region of northwest Arkansas. It serves as a local government and service center with a historic downtown, schools, and an…

Berryville, Virginia Berryville is a small town and the county seat of Clarke County in northern Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, noted for its historic downtown, rural landscape, and proximity to Winches…

Bertie County, North Carolina Bertie County is a largely rural county in northeastern North Carolina, with the town of Windsor as its county seat. It features coastal plain waterways, agriculture, wetlands and…

Berwick — places, history and notable uses Berwick Berwick: the placename applied to several towns and communities worldwide, most famously Berwick-upon-Tweed on the Anglo-Scottish border; article summarizes places, history, instit…

Berwick-upon-Tweed: England’s Border Town at the Mouth of the River Tweed Berwick-upon-Tweed Berwick-upon-Tweed is the northernmost town in England, a historic market port on the River Tweed near the Scottish border with distinctive ramparts, a mixed Anglo-Scottish heritag…

Berwyn, Illinois Berwyn is a city in Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago metropolitan area. It is known for its large concentration of early 20th-century brick bungalows, diverse immigrant he…

Besant Nagar — Chennai neighbourhood and seaside enclave Besant Nagar Besant Nagar is a residential and recreational neighbourhood in south Chennai, India, named for Annie Besant. It is best known for Elliot's Beach, temples and a lively coastal comm…

Bescot Stadium Bescot Stadium is the home ground of Walsall F.C., an English association football club. Opened for the 1999 season, it is an all-seater stadium in Walsall near Birmingham with a c…

Besham (Besham Qala) — market town on the Karakoram Highway Besham Market town and commercial hub of Shangla District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Located on the Karakoram Highway, known for 24-hour trade in Chinese goods and as a gateway to n…

Beşiktaş, Istanbul: Bosphorus Waterfront District and Transport Hub Beşiktaş Beşiktaş on Istanbul’s European Bosphorus shore: a waterfront district and transport hub of ferries, busy streets, cultural sites, parks and the home of football club Beşiktaş JK.

Besny-et-Loizy — commune in Aisne, northern France Besny-et-Loizy Besny-et-Loizy is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie. The article covers location, characteristics, history, and local point…

Bessay (Vendée) — a commune in Pays de la Loire Bessay Bessay is a commune in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. Overview of its status, local features, historical context, economy and distinctions.

Bessay-sur-Allier (commune in Allier, central France) Bessay-sur-Allier Bessay-sur-Allier is a riverside commune in the Allier department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, central France, known for its rural landscape, local heritage and proximity to the Allier r…

Bessé-sur-Braye (commune in Sarthe, France) Bessé-sur-Braye Bessé-sur-Braye is a rural commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, western France. It takes its name from the Braye river and is noted for farmland, local heritage and…