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Alderton, Suffolk Alderton Alderton is a small rural village and civil parish in the former Suffolk Coastal district of Suffolk, England. It had 421 residents in 2001 and retains a predominantly agricultural…

Aldgate, district of London Aldgate Aldgate is a historic district at the eastern edge of the City of London, bordering the East End. Once a gateway in the London Wall, it is now a mixed commercial and residential ar…

Aldham, Essex: village and civil parish in Colchester borough Aldham, Essex Aldham is a small rural village and civil parish in the borough of Colchester, Essex, England. Noted for its historic parish church of St Margaret and a population of 491 at the 20…

Aleppo: ancient city in northern Syria Aleppo Aleppo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, a historic commercial and cultural center in northern Syria that suffered major destruction during the Syria…

Aleutians East Borough, Alaska A sparsely populated borough on Alaska's Aleutian Islands and Peninsula, noted for fishing, maritime climate, and remote communities; borough seat is Sand Point; 2010 population 3,…

Alexain — small commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France Alexain Alexain is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwest France. This entry summarizes its setting, administration, demographics, economy and visit…

Alexander County, North Carolina A concise overview of Alexander County, NC: location, history, geography, communities, economy, and notable features centered on the county seat Taylorsville.

Alexander, Arkansas: Overview, history, and community profile Alexander, Arkansas A concise encyclopedia-style overview of Alexander, Arkansas: its location, development, community features, and notable characteristics within the Little Rock metropolitan region.

Alexanderplatz — Berlin square, history and landmarks Alexanderplatz Major public square and transport hub in central Berlin ('Alex'), named after Tsar Alexander I; its history spans market origins, 19th-century growth, wartime damage, GDR redevelop…

Alexandreia (Imathia) — town in Central Macedonia, Greece Alexandreia Alexandreia is a town and municipal seat in Imathia, Central Macedonia, Greece. It lies in a fertile plain, has agricultural and local commercial importance, and had 19,283 residen…

Alexandria: Egypt’s historic Mediterranean port city Alexandria Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, is Egypt’s principal Mediterranean port and a major urban, cultural, and historic center with Hellenistic roots and modern ind…

Alexis, Illinois Small incorporated village in Illinois, United States, known for its rural, agricultural character, community institutions, and roots in 19th‑century Midwestern settlement.

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma: overview, history, and communities Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Alfalfa County is a sparsely populated agricultural county in northwestern Oklahoma. Its county seat is Cherokee; the 2010 census recorded 5,642 residents. This article summarizes…

Alford, Aberdeenshire: village on the River Don Alford, Aberdeenshire Alford is a large village in Aberdeenshire, north‑east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don. Noted for its Scots name 'auld ford' (with a silent L), local heritage, rural ec…

Alfreton, Derbyshire Alfreton Alfreton is a market town in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, with a population of about 22,000. Historically linked to coal mining and industry, it sits at the ju…

Alfriston: village in the Cuckmere valley of East Sussex Alfriston Alfriston is a historic village and civil parish in East Sussex, England, set in the Cuckmere valley. Noted for its medieval church, National Trust Clergy House, riverside setting…

Alfta (locality in Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County) Alfta Alfta is a small Swedish locality in Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County (Hälsingland). It had 2,155 inhabitants in 2010 and serves as a local centre for services, forestry and…

Alghero — Sardinian city with a Catalan legacy Alghero Alghero is a coastal city in northwestern Sardinia known for its medieval walls, Catalan-derived dialect, red coral craft, tourist beaches and limestone sea caves.

Algonquin Provincial Park Large, historic provincial park in Ontario, Canada, noted for mixed forests, thousands of lakes and rivers, extensive canoe routes, wildlife, research programs and year‑round recre…

Alice Springs — central Australian town and desert service centre Alice Springs Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is a central Australian town in the Northern Territory, known for its desert setting, Arrernte heritage, outback services, and role as a base for visiting…

Alice, Texas — county seat and regional center in South Texas Alice, Texas Alice is the county seat of Jim Wells County in South Texas. Established in 1888, it serves as a local commercial, administrative and cultural hub for surrounding ranching and farm…

Aline, Oklahoma Aline is a small rural town in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The 2010 U.S. Census recorded 207 residents. It functions as a local agricultural community with basic services and a quiet…

Alipurduar district, West Bengal — overview and administration Alipurduar district Alipurduar district in northern West Bengal, India, formed in 2014. Overview of geography, administration, towns, economy, ecology and transport, with key subdivisions and places o…

Alison Sound — inlet of the Central Coast of British Columbia Alison Sound Alison Sound is a remote inlet on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada, extending north and northwest from Belize Inlet. It is part of a complex coastal fjord system and i…

Alison, New South Wales Alison is a partly rural suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, situated on the north bank of the Wyong River and named for the nearby Alison Homestead on Cape…

All Saints DLR station, Poplar — Docklands Light Railway stop in East London All Saints DLR station All Saints is a Docklands Light Railway station in Poplar, East London, serving Chrisp Street Market and East India Dock Road. It provides step-free access to the DLR network and l…

Allahabad District (Prayagraj): Geography, Administration, History and Culture Allahabad district District in Uttar Pradesh centered on the city of Allahabad (Prayagraj). Covers the Sangam confluence, administrative divisions, history, education, economy, festivals and notable…

Allaines — commune in the Somme department of France Allaines Allaines is a small commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France in northern France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, governance, history, local economy and p…

Allama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore) Allama Iqbal International Airport Major international and domestic airport serving Lahore, Punjab. Overview of facilities, history, operations, routes, passenger services and practical travel guidance.

Allamakee County, Iowa County in the extreme northeast of Iowa, noted for river bluffs, rural communities and its county seat Waukon. Overview of geography, history, population and local economy.

Alleghany County, Virginia Rural county in western Virginia with county seat Covington. Created in 1822, population 16,250 at the 2010 census. Known for mountainous terrain, rivers, forests, and outdoor recr…

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania A populous county in southwestern Pennsylvania with seat in Pittsburgh; notable for its rivers, industrial history, universities, and diverse municipalities.

Alleins (Bouches‑du‑Rhône) — commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Alleins Alleins is a small commune in the Bouches‑du‑Rhône department of southern France, set in a typical Provençal landscape. Population about 2,368 (2006); local life mixes agriculture,…

Allen County (United States) Allen County Allen County is the name shared by five distinct U.S. counties. Each is an independent local government with its own history, institutions and economy; identify them by state and c…

Allen County, Indiana County in northeastern Indiana with its seat at Fort Wayne; a regional center for commerce, transportation, education and culture, set where several rivers meet and surrounded by a…

Allen County, Kansas County in southeast Kansas with county seat Iola. Rural landscape of prairies and rivers, small towns, agriculture, local industry and community history; population recorded in the…

Allen County, Kentucky Rural county in south-central Kentucky with seat Scottsville. Founded in the early 19th century, population about 20,000 in 2010. Overview of geography, history, economy, and local…

Allen County, Ohio Allen County is a county in northwestern Ohio with Lima as its county seat. It combines manufacturing, agriculture, and cultural institutions and had 106,331 residents at the 2010…

Allen Parish, Louisiana Allen Parish is a rural parish in western Louisiana with forestry and agriculture roots; Oberlin is the parish seat and the 2010 Census recorded 25,764 residents.

Allen, Kansas Allen is a very small city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States, known for its rural character. The 2010 U.S. census recorded 177 residents; the community is closely tied to nearb…

Allen, Louisiana (unincorporated community) Allen, Louisiana Allen is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. The article explains its location, governance as an unincorporated place, regional context, transportation l…

Allen, Oklahoma — small town profile Allen, Oklahoma Allen is a small incorporated town in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It functions as a local hub for surrounding rural areas with basic municipal services, schools and an agricultural-ba…

Allen, Texas Allen is a suburban city in Collin County north of Dallas, Texas, that grew from a 19th‑century railroad stop into a regional community known for schools, parks, retail and sports…

Allenay — Commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France Allenay Allenay is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, northern France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, local life, historical context, a…

Allensville, Kentucky Allensville is an unincorporated rural community in Kentucky, United States. This article outlines its status, typical characteristics, historical context, governance, and how it d…

Allerton, Illinois Allerton is a small village in the U.S. state of Illinois. Typical of rural Midwestern communities, it has agricultural roots, local institutions, and a history tied to settlement…

Allery (Somme) — a rural commune in northern France Allery Allery is a small rural commune in the Somme department of northern France. The article summarizes its location, governance, landscape, history, economy and points of local interes…

Alliance, Nebraska — city in the Nebraska Panhandle Alliance, Nebraska County seat of Box Butte County in western Nebraska; a regional hub for ranching, farming, transportation and outdoor recreation, noted for Carhenge and ties to rail and agricultur…