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Brevig Mission, Alaska Remote city on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula; a predominantly Alaska Native community founded as a mission settlement, sustained by subsistence life, local institutions, and facing mod…

Brévonnes — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Brévonnes Brévonnes is a small rural commune in the Aube department (Grand Est), north-central France, noted for its lakeside setting near the Forêt d'Orient, local agriculture, and outdoor…

Brewster County, Texas A vast, sparsely populated county in western Texas that includes Big Bend National Park, the county seat Alpine, and a landscape shaped by desert, mountains and the Rio Grande.

Brewster, New York Village in the town of Southeast, Putnam County. A compact commuter and commercial center named for early farmers Walter and James Brewster; served by rail and local road connectio…

Briançonnet, Alpes-Maritimes (southeastern France) Briançonnet Briançonnet is a small hilltop commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, known for its medieval layout, mountain scenery and rural tourism.

Brias — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Brias Brias is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, formerly part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Overview of its geography, history, administratio…

Brick Lane — history, culture and contemporary life in London's East End Brick Lane Brick Lane is a historic street in London's East End, known for its Bangladeshi community, markets, curry restaurants, street art, creative industries and layered immigrant and ind…

Bridekirk, Cumbria Bridekirk Bridekirk is a village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria, England, recorded with 636 residents in the 2001 census. The name reflects a historic church dedication to St Bridget…

Bridgend: Welsh market town and administrative centre Bridgend Bridgend (Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is a town in south Wales on the River Ogmore. It is the administrative centre of Bridgend County Borough, located between Cardiff and Swansea with roa…

Bridgeport, Chicago (South Side neighborhood) Bridgeport, Chicago Bridgeport is a historic South Side Chicago neighborhood with working‑class roots, riverfront boundaries, a strong Irish heritage and a long record of civic and political influence…

Bridgeport, Illinois: overview of the municipality and Chicago neighborhood Bridgeport, Illinois Bridgeport refers to more than one place in Illinois: a small municipal community in the state and a historic South Side neighborhood of Chicago, each with distinct history, charac…

Bridgestone Arena Multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee; home of the NHL's Nashville Predators and a frequent venue for concerts, awards shows, and other large events.

Bridgnorth — historic market town on the River Severn Bridgnorth Bridgnorth is a historic market town in Shropshire, England, divided into High and Low Town by a sandstone cliff beside the River Severn; known for castle ruins, a cliff funicular…

Bridlington: coastal town and seaside resort in the East Riding of Yorkshire Bridlington Bridlington is a historic coastal town on England's North Sea coast, known for its harbour, beaches, Priory and Victorian spa heritage. It supports tourism, fishing and access to n…

Bridport, Dorset — market town near Chesil Beach Bridport Bridport is a historic market town in Dorset, England, located near the A35 and at the western end of Chesil Beach. Known for rope-making heritage, nearby coastline and an active a…

Brie, Aisne Brie is a small commune in the Aisne department in northern France, formerly in Picardie. This article outlines its location, administration, history, local features and distinctio…

Briel-sur-Barse Briel-sur-Barse is a small commune in the Aube department of north-central France, named for the Barse river; it features rural landscapes, local heritage and ties to the administr…

Brienne-le-Château Brienne-le-Château is a commune in Aube, Grand Est, France, noted for its château, the former royal military school attended by Napoleon as a youth, and as a site of fighting durin…

Brienon-sur-Armançon Brienon-sur-Armançon is a commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The article outlines its geography, brief history, local economy, transport links and…

Brigg (North Lincolnshire) Brigg Brigg is a small market town in North Lincolnshire, England, historically serving the surrounding agricultural area; it had a population of 5,076 in 2001.

Brigham (Allerdale, Cumbria) Brigham Brigham is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Allerdale in Cumbria, England, with a recorded population of 480 at the 2001 census and a mainly rural character.

Brightlingsea: coastal town and civil parish in Tendring, Essex Brightlingsea Brightlingsea is a small coastal town and civil parish in Tendring, Essex, England, known for its maritime character, estuary setting, local boating culture and a population around…

Brighton Park, Chicago (Community Area 58) Brighton Park, Chicago Brighton Park is a mixed residential, commercial and industrial neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side, known for its canal border, transportation links and diverse community lif…

Brighton, Indiana Brighton is a small rural community in Greenfield Township, LaGrange County, in northeastern Indiana, United States, known for its agricultural setting within a county with a notab…

Brightwell, Suffolk: small civil parish and village Brightwell, Suffolk Brightwell is a small rural village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, noted for its tiny population and the parish church of St John the Baptist. It exemplifies small-scale Eas…

Brikama — city in The Gambia Brikama Brikama is the second‑largest urban centre in The Gambia, known for crafts, music and regional administration. It serves as a commercial and cultural hub for the West Coast region.

Brillecourt — a rural commune in Aube, France Brillecourt Brillecourt is a small commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in north-central France. It exemplifies rural French local government, landscape, and heritage.

Brimeux: Commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Brimeux Brief overview of Brimeux, a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, covering location, characteristics, history, local landmarks and administration.

Brinckerhoff, New York Brinckerhoff is a small unincorporated community in Dutchess County, New York, in the Hudson Valley region of the United States. This article summarizes its setting, history, and l…

Brinckheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, northeastern France Brinckheim Brinckheim is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, part of the historic Alsace region. It is characterized by rural landscapes, local governance, and…

Brinkley, Arkansas Brinkley is a small city in the Arkansas Delta, noted for its Delta wetlands, birding opportunities, agricultural surroundings, and history as a regional transport and trade point.

Brion (Ain) — commune in Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, eastern France Brion, Ain Brion is a small French commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes region. This article outlines its setting, local features, administration, history notes, and how…

Brion, Yonne Brion is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, known as a rural municipality with local heritage, agricultural surroundings and links to wider…

Briosne-lès-Sables (commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire) Briosne-lès-Sables Briosne-lès-Sables is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, noted for its agricultural landscape, village heritage and quiet countrysi…

Brisbane, California Brisbane is a small city in northern San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It combines residential neighborhoods, bayside business parks, and nearby open sp…

Briscoe County, Texas — Overview and Background Briscoe County, Texas Briscoe County is a sparsely populated county in the Texas Panhandle. Its county seat is Silverton and the 2010 population was 1,637. The area is known for ranching, wide open plai…

Brissay-Choigny — commune in Aisne, northern France Brissay-Choigny Small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France (historically Picardy). Population 297 in 2015. Typical agricultural village with local municipal governance and regi…

Bristol Airport (BRS): overview, history and operations Bristol Airport Overview of Bristol Airport (BRS): location, history, facilities, airlines, routes, ground transport, regional role and future prospects serving Bristol and surrounding counties in…

Bristol County, Massachusetts Bristol County is a coastal county in southeastern Massachusetts, including cities such as New Bedford, Fall River and Taunton. It has a maritime history, diverse economy, and mixe…

Bristol County, Rhode Island A small coastal county in eastern Rhode Island, created in 1747 from Massachusetts territory. Contains Bristol, Barrington and Warren; known for maritime history, waterfront towns…

Bristol Filton Airport (Filton Aerodrome) Bristol Filton Airport Former airfield north of Bristol, England, known for aircraft manufacture, flight testing and aerospace heritage; served as a production and testing site for major British aircraft…

British Malaya: colonial territories on the Malay Peninsula and Singapore British Malaya British Malaya refers to the British-controlled territories on the Malay Peninsula and Singapore from the 19th century to mid-20th century; a major tin and rubber exporter whose in…

Britt, Iowa Britt is a small city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States, known for its agricultural setting and the long-running National Hobo Convention. This article summarizes its geograph…

Brixton: South London district known for culture, markets and music Brixton Brixton is a multicultural district in south London noted for its Afro-Caribbean heritage, bustling markets, live music venues and long history of community activism and cultural e…

Broad Green, West Croydon Broad Green Broad Green is a compact residential and shopping area at the heart of West Croydon, centred on a triangular common created in the late 19th century and now part of the Croydon bor…

Broad Street (Groton): hamlet in the parish of Groton, Babergh, Suffolk Broad Street (Groton) Broad Street is a small rural hamlet in the civil parish of Groton, within Babergh district in Suffolk, England. It is a residential and agricultural settlement typical of English…

Broadcasting House: BBC headquarters in central London Broadcasting House Broadcasting House is the principal headquarters of the BBC in central London, a landmark complex of studios, offices and newsrooms centred on Portland Place and Langham Place.

Broadstairs: Coastal town on the Isle of Thanet, Kent Broadstairs Broadstairs is a historic seaside town on the Isle of Thanet in Kent, England, known for sandy bays, chalk cliffs, Dickens associations, annual festivals and its position between M…