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Broadwater Farm (Tottenham housing estate) Broadwater Farm Broadwater Farm is a council housing estate in Tottenham, North London, known for its postwar design, diverse community of around 3,800–4,000 residents, and the 1985 unrest that le…

Broadway (New York): Diagonal arterial from Manhattan to Albany and its theatre district Broadway Broadway in New York City: a historic diagonal avenue running from lower Manhattan through the Bronx to Albany as US‑9, known for the Times Square theatre district and major subway…

Broadwell, Illinois Broadwell is a small village in Logan County, central Illinois, United States. It is a rural community with agricultural roots, local institutions, and ties to nearby regional cent…

Broby — town in Scania, seat of Östra Göinge Municipality Broby Broby is a small urban centre in Scania, southern Sweden, serving as the administrative seat of Östra Göinge Municipality; noted for local services, pastoral surroundings and regio…

Broc — municipality in Gruyère, canton of Fribourg, Switzerland Broc Broc is a small municipality in the Gruyère district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, known for its chocolate heritage, local industry, and position within the Gruyère cultu…

Brocēni (Latvia) Broceni Brocēni is a small town in western Latvia, in the historical region of Courland. It was granted town rights in 1992 and functions as a local centre for industry, services and rural…

Brockley, London Brockley Brockley is a residential and cultural district in southeast London, within the London Borough of Lewisham. Known for Victorian housing, local parks, markets and rail links to cent…

Brocton, Illinois — a concise profile of the village Brocton, Illinois Brocton is a small incorporated village in Edgar County in east-central Illinois, United States. This article summarizes its setting, development, community features, and local sig…

Brodnax, Virginia — profile of a small Virginian town Brodnax, Virginia Brodnax is a small incorporated town in the U.S. state of Virginia. This article describes its character, history, geography, community life and local government in a concise overv…

Broeck Pointe, Kentucky Broeck Pointe is a small incorporated residential city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, within the Louisville metropolitan area. The article summarizes its character, governance, dev…

Brok (Brok nad Bugiem): small historic town in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland Brok Brok (Brok nad Bugiem) is a small historic town on the Bug River in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, known for its Gothic church, old Jewish cemetery and scenic setting near Puszcza B…

Bromeswell, Suffolk: village and civil parish Bromeswell Bromeswell is a small village and civil parish in the Suffolk Coastal area of Suffolk, England, noted for its parish church of St Edmund and a rural community recorded with 326 res…

Bromley — suburban centre in southeast London Bromley Bromley is a large suburban town in southeast London, England, serving as the administrative and commercial heart of the London Borough of Bromley with shopping, parks, transport l…

Brook Park, Ohio Brook Park is a suburban city in Cuyahoga County, immediately southwest of Cleveland. It combines residential neighborhoods with significant manufacturing, aerospace research, and…

Brookfield Zoo — Chicago-area zoological park Brookfield Zoo Brookfield Zoo is a large suburban zoo near Chicago spanning about 216 acres with roughly 450 species. It is known for naturalistic exhibits, conservation programs and educational…

Brookhurst, Wyoming — small census-designated community in Natrona County Brookhurst, Wyoming Brookhurst is a small census-designated place in Natrona County, Wyoming, with an estimated population near 192. It is an unincorporated, rural community typical of central Wyoming…

Brooklyn: New York City's most populous borough Brooklyn A comprehensive overview of Brooklyn: geography, history, neighborhoods, culture, landmarks and its role within New York City and Kings County.

Brooklyn, Connecticut Brooklyn is a town in Windham County, northeastern Connecticut, founded in 1786. It includes the East Brooklyn CDP and has a history rooted in agriculture and small‑scale industry…

Brooklyn, Illinois (Lovejoy): Historic African American incorporated village Brooklyn, Illinois Brooklyn (commonly called Lovejoy) is a small village in St. Clair County, Illinois, long noted for its 19th‑century African American origins and status as an early Black‑incorpora…

Brooklyn, Iowa Brooklyn, Iowa is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article outlines its location, character, historical development, economy, community life, and regional role.

Brooklyn, Ohio Brooklyn is a small city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. It reported 11,169 residents at the 2010 census and forms part of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.

Brookneal, Virginia Small town in central-southern Virginia on the Staunton River, known for its rural character, historic downtown, and access to outdoor recreation and local agriculture.

Brooks County, Texas Brooks County is a sparsely populated county in South Texas with county seat Falfurrias. Named for Texas Ranger James A. Brooks, it is known for ranching, its rural landscape, and…

Brooks, Kentucky Brooks is an unincorporated census-designated community in Bullitt County, Kentucky, within the Louisville metropolitan area, known for its residential-rural character and local ro…

Broome County, New York Broome County in south-central New York includes the city of Binghamton and Binghamton University. Founded in 1806 and named for John Broome, it is a regional hub for education, go…

Brot-Dessous — former municipality in Neuchâtel, Switzerland Brot-Dessous Brot-Dessous was a small municipality in the district of Boudry, canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, merged into Rochefort on 1 January 2016. This article summarizes its status, geog…

Brot-Plamboz (municipality, Neuchâtel) Brot-Plamboz Brot-Plamboz is a small French-speaking rural municipality in the district of Le Locle, canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, known for its pastoral landscape, forestry and proximity t…

Brouay — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Brouay Brouay was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. In 2017 it merged into the new commune Thue et Mue. This article summarizes its location, admini…

Brough (Eden, Cumbria) Brough Brough is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, with historic roots and a largely rural character. The parish had a population of 680 at the 20…

Brough Sowerby: village and civil parish in Eden, Cumbria Brough Sowerby Overview of Brough Sowerby, a small rural village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, including setting, history, governance and community character.

Brousses-et-Villaret — commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France Brousses-et-Villaret Small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, France. Overview of location, population, history, economy, local sights and practical access information.

Broût-Vernet — commune in the Allier department, central France Broût-Vernet Broût-Vernet is a rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, landscape, history, local life, economy and visitor…

Brown County, Minnesota: overview, communities, history and culture Brown County, Minnesota County in southern Minnesota with county seat New Ulm. Rural, agricultural economy, German-American cultural heritage, local landmarks, and community services.

Brown County, Ohio Rural county in southern Ohio on the Ohio River with seat Georgetown. Established 1818 and named for Jacob Brown; noted for agriculture and the reported origin of White Burley toba…

Brown County, Texas County in central Texas with county seat Brownwood; noted for Lake Brownwood, rural economy, and its namesake Henry S. Brown from the Battle of Velasco.

Brownington, Kentucky A concise overview of Brownington, an unincorporated community in Bullitt County, Kentucky, covering location, governance, geography, history, services, and local context.

Broxted, Uttlesford — village and civil parish in Essex Broxted Broxted is a small rural village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, with a modest population and a largely agricultural character.

Broye-Vully District, canton of Vaud, Switzerland Broye-Vully (district) Administrative district in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Centered on Payerne, it covers the Broye plain and Vully hill and combines agricultural lowlands, vineyards and historic…

Bruebach (Haut-Rhin) — Commune in Grand Est, France Bruebach Bruebach is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the Grand Est region and historic Alsace. This article summarizes its geography, name, administra…

Bruisyard Bruisyard is a small rural village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, known for its parish church, the remains of a medieval religious house, and a largely agricultural landscap…

Bruksvallarna Bruksvallarna is a small mountain village in Härjedalen, Jämtland County, Sweden, known for winter sport facilities and the early-season cross‑country event Bruksvallsloppet. Eleva…

Bruneau, Idaho — unincorporated community near Bruneau Sand Dunes Bruneau, Idaho Bruneau is a small unincorporated community in Owyhee County, Idaho, located near the Bruneau River and Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park, known for high desert canyons, sand dunes and…

Brunei (Brunei Darussalam): geography, government, economy and culture Brunei Compact encyclopedia article on Brunei Darussalam: location on Borneo, political system under a Sultan, oil-based economy, demography, history, environment and cultural features.

Brunflo — locality in Östersund Municipality, Jämtland, Sweden Brunflo Brunflo is a Swedish locality in Östersund Municipality, Jämtland County. Located about 15 km southeast of Östersund, it had 3,890 inhabitants in 2010 and functions as a local serv…

Brunswick County, North Carolina Coastal county in southeastern North Carolina with county seat Bolivia, known for beaches, barrier islands, tourism, retirement communities, and steady growth since the late 20th c…

Bruyères-sur-Fère Bruyères-sur-Fère is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France (formerly Picardie), typical of the region's rural landscape, local heritage and proximity to nearby…

Bruys — commune in the Aisne department of northern France Bruys Bruys is a small rural commune in the Aisne department in northern France, historically part of Picardy. This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, history and…

Bryan County, Georgia Bryan County is a coastal Georgia county south of Savannah, centered on Pembroke and Richmond Hill and known for fast growth, forests, rivers, and strong links to the Savannah regi…