Aksaray: City in Central Anatolia, Turkey Aksaray Aksaray is a provincial capital in central Turkey known for its central Anatolian plains, nearby Cappadocia landscapes, Seljuk-era monuments and an economy based on agriculture, in…
Aktobe — regional city in western Kazakhstan Aktobe Aktobe (Aqtóbe/Aктобе) is a major city in western Kazakhstan, administrative centre of Aktobe Region. Known for industry, transport links, and steppe surroundings; population about…
Akureyri — City and regional center in northern Iceland Akureyri Akureyri is a town in northeast Iceland, the nation's second-largest urban area. Founded in 1786, it is a fishing and service hub, home to a university, port, airport and cultural…
Al Ain Al Ain is an inland city in the United Arab Emirates known for its oases, parks, and cultural heritage. Located in Abu Dhabi emirate near Oman, it is nicknamed the Garden City of t…
Al Anbar Governorate Iraq's largest province by area, Al Anbar occupies much of the country's western desert, with an economy tied to the Euphrates, a mainly Sunni Arab population, and a recent history…
Al Shaheen Oil Field: Qatar offshore petroleum development Al Shaheen Oil Field Major offshore oil and gas field off northeast Qatar, notable for extensive reservoirs, complex engineering and the BD-04A record borehole; important to Qatar's petroleum productio…
Al-Ahsa Oasis (Al-Hasa) — large historic oasis in eastern Saudi Arabia Al-Ahsa Oasis Al-Ahsa (Al-Hasa) is a major historic oasis in eastern Saudi Arabia, famed for its extensive date palms, artesian springs and long agricultural history; inscribed as a UNESCO World…
Al-Aqsa Mosque (Al-Masjid al-Aqsa) Al-Aqsa Mosque Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem is a major Islamic holy site and historic mosque complex on the Noble Sanctuary, associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey and long reli…
Al‑Masjid an‑Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) in Medina Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Al‑Masjid an‑Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, is Islam's second‑holiest site. Founded by Muhammad after the Hijra, it has evolved from a simple community mosque into a large…
Al-Nabk District: mountain town north of Damascus Al-Nabk District Overview of Al-Nabk, a Syrian mountain town north of Damascus: location, elevation, climate, population, local role as a seasonal destination and transport links.
Alabama (U.S. state) Alabama Alabama is a southeastern U.S. state noted for its diverse landscapes, Native American heritage, civil rights history, and industries including aerospace, automotive and agricultur…
Alachua County, Florida Alachua County is in north-central Florida, established in 1824 with Gainesville as its county seat. It combines a major research university, diverse ecosystems, small towns and ag…
Alaincourt (Aisne) Alaincourt, Aisne Alaincourt is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France. Historically part of Picardie, it exemplifies rural northern French villages with agricultural landscape a…
Alajuela — city in Costa Rica Alajuela Alajuela is the capital of Alajuela Province and the second largest city in Costa Rica. Known for its historical figures, nearby international airport, and role as a regional comme…
Alakanuk, Alaska Alakanuk is a small river community in western Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Predominantly Yup'ik, it relies on subsistence activities, regional transportation, and village servi…
Alamarvdasht — city in Lamerd County, Fars Province, Iran Alamarvdasht Alamarvdasht is the administrative centre of Alamarvdasht District in Lamerd County, Fars Province, Iran. Overview of location, geography, administration, economy, history and loca…
Alameda County, California Alameda County is a populous, diverse county in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, centered on Oakland and home to UC Berkeley, the Port of Oakland, varied landscapes and a mix of…
Alamosa County, Colorado: Overview, Geography, History and Community Alamosa County, Colorado Alamosa County is a sparsely populated county in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado. Its seat is the city of Alamosa; the county blends high‑elevation agriculture, outdoor re…
Alamosa, Colorado County seat of Alamosa County in southern Colorado's San Luis Valley; a high‑elevation community known for Adams State University, agriculture, and access to Great Sand Dunes Natio…
Alappuzha (Alleppey) — coastal city and backwater hub in Kerala, India Alappuzha Alappuzha (Alleppey) is a coastal city in Kerala, India, known for its backwaters, houseboats (kettuvallams), coir industry, annual boat races and as the administrative centre of A…
Alaska Peninsula: geography, geology, ecology, and human use Alaska Peninsula Long, volcanic peninsula in southwestern Alaska separating the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea; notable for rugged terrain, active volcanism, rich fisheries and wildlife refuges.
Albany Albany is a place name used for several cities, a historic Scottish title and institutional names; most notably the capital of New York State, a coastal city in Western Australia,…
Albany County, New York County in eastern Upstate New York that contains the state capital Albany; historic origin in the colonial era, mixed urban and rural landscape, centers of government, education, a…
Albany County, Wyoming: geography, history, and communities Albany County, Wyoming Albany County, established in 1868 with seat at Laramie, occupies a high, sparsely populated portion of southeastern Wyoming. It includes mountain ranges, national forest, the Univ…
Albany International Airport — regional air gateway for New York’s Capital Region Albany International Airport Public airport serving Albany and the Capital Region (IATA ALB, ICAO KALB). Regional commercial, cargo and general aviation hub owned and managed by the Albany County Airport Autho…
Albany Park, Chicago Albany Park is a Northwest Side community area of Chicago known for its ethnic diversity, high share of foreign-born residents, immigrant-driven growth, varied businesses, and acti…
Albany, Western Australia Albany is a coastal city on the south coast of Western Australia known for its historic port, natural harbours, ANZAC connections, and nearby national parks. It sits between Mount…
Albany, Wyoming (census-designated place) Albany, Wyoming Albany is a small census-designated place in Albany County, Wyoming, United States. It had 55 residents at the 2010 census and is a rural community near Laramie and the Medicine Bo…
Albaston: a hamlet in Calstock parish, Cornwall Albaston Albaston (Cornish: Trevalba) is a small rural hamlet in the civil parish of Calstock, Cornwall. Its landscape and history are shaped by farming and the region's former mining activ…
Albay (province) Albay is a coastal province in the Bicol Region of southeastern Luzon, Philippines, noted for Mayon Volcano, fertile agriculture, coastal fisheries, and a distinct Bicolano culture…
Albers, Illinois: Overview, History, and Community Profile Albers, Illinois Albers is a small village in Clinton County, Illinois, in the United States. This article summarizes its location, history, community life, economy, and notable local features.
Albert Einstein Square, Jerusalem Albert Einstein Square Public square in Jerusalem named for Albert Einstein, located by the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities; commemorates Einstein’s support for Hebrew University and his 1923 v…
Albert Goldfield — 1880s goldfields of northwestern New South Wales Albert Goldfield Historic goldfield in far northwestern New South Wales, discovered in 1880. Noted for extreme aridity, dry-blowing mining, transient settlements and the surviving towns of Milparin…
Albert, Kansas Albert is a small city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. A rural community with a population of 175 at the 2010 census, it exemplifies small-town life in central Kansas.
Albert, New South Wales Albert is a small rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia, known for its agricultural surroundings and small population (96 at the 2006 census).
Albert, Somme — commune in northern France Albert, Somme Albert is a commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, northern France, noted for its basilica and its proximity to major First World War battlefields between Amiens and B…
Alberta, Alabama Alberta is a small unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. This article summarizes its status, local characteristics, historical context, and community f…
Alberta, Virginia: a concise guide to the small Southside town Alberta, Virginia Overview of Alberta, a small town in Brunswick County, Virginia: geography, history, economy, community life, and notable features of this Southside Virginia locality.
Albertha, North Dakota Albertha is a very small rural township in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. Known for its low population and agricultural setting, it exemplifies sparse settlement patte…
Albia, Iowa Albia is a small city and the county seat of Monroe County in south-central Iowa, known for its historic downtown, limestone buildings, civic institutions, and role as a local agri…
Albion, Idaho — a small Cassia County city Albion, Idaho Albion is a small city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. Once the county seat (1879–1918), it is a rural community with historic roots and a modest population reported at the…
Albisrieden — quarter of Zürich's District 9 Albisrieden Albisrieden is a residential quarter in district 9 of Zürich, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it covers about 4.6 km² and has roughly 17,226 residents, combining…
Alcatraz Island: history, prison legacy, and present-day museum Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island, nicknamed The Rock, is a small rocky isle in San Francisco Bay. It served as a lighthouse, fort, military prison and federal penitentiary; today it is a museum and…
Alcester — market town in Warwickshire, England Alcester Alcester is a historic market town in Warwickshire, England, with Roman origins. It lies about eight miles west of Stratford-upon-Avon where the River Alne meets the River Arrow an…
Alcona County, Michigan: Overview, Geography, History and Recreation Alcona County, Michigan Alcona County is a largely rural county on the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan with Lake Huron shoreline, small towns led by Harrisville, forests, and a seasonal tourism econo…
Alcorn County, Mississippi Alcorn County is a county in northeastern Mississippi with its county seat at Corinth. Established in 1870 and named for Governor James L. Alcorn, it is known for Civil War history…
Aldeburgh — coastal town on the River Alde in Suffolk Aldeburgh Aldeburgh is a small English coastal town on the River Alde in Suffolk, known for its shingle beach, fishing and smoked fish traditions, the Aldeburgh Festival, and nearby nature r…
Alderney: the northernmost inhabited Channel Island of the Bailiwick of Guernsey Alderney Alderney is the northernmost inhabited Channel Island. This article explains its geography, government, language, wartime history, economy, and notable features.
