Allianz Arena — Munich's prominent football stadium Allianz Arena Allianz Arena is a football stadium in Munich, Germany, noted for its glowing outer shell. Home to FC Bayern Munich, it hosts domestic league matches, international fixtures and ma…
Allier (department in central France) Allier Allier is a department in central France, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, named for the Allier river. Its prefecture is Moulins. The area combines Bourbonnais heritage, oak forests, spa t…
Allonby, Cumbria Allonby Allonby is a small coastal village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria, England, known for its coastal setting on the Solway coast, historic roots as a fishing settlement, and l…
Allstate Arena (formerly Rosemont Horizon) Allstate Arena Multi-purpose arena in Rosemont, Illinois, known for sports, concerts and events; long-time home to minor-league hockey, college basketball and professional women's basketball.
Almondvale Stadium — home ground of Livingston F.C. Almondvale Stadium Almondvale Stadium is the football ground in Livingston, West Lothian, serving as the home of Livingston F.C. Opened in 1995, it has undergone name changes and upgrades as the club…
Aloch — town and administrative center of Puran Tehsil, Shangla District Aloch Aloch is the tehsil headquarters of Puran in Shangla District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The entry summarizes its location, administration, geography, economy, services and loc…
Alofi, Niue: Capital and Administrative Centre of the Island Alofi Alofi, Niue's capital and administrative centre, is the island's main hub for government, commerce and services. Learn about its layout, population, and role as the civic and econo…
Aloja, Latvia Aloja is a small town in northern Latvia (Vidzeme) with town rights since 1992. It functions as a local service centre surrounded by agricultural land, forests and rural tourism at…
Alor Setar — capital city of Kedah, Malaysia Alor Setar Alor Setar (Alor Star) is the capital of Kedah in northwestern Malaysia. A regional administrative, cultural and agricultural centre, it is known for its mosques, tower, royal buil…
Alos-Sibas-Abense — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques Alos-Sibas-Abense Alos-Sibas-Abense is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its geography, history, administration, economy and cult…
Alpena County, Michigan Alpena County is a lakeshore county in northeastern Michigan. It includes the city of Alpena, shoreline on Lake Huron, forested inland areas, fishing and tourism economies, and his…
Alpes-Maritimes: department in southeastern France Alpes-Maritimes Alpes-Maritimes is a coastal and mountainous French department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, known for Nice, the French Riviera, alpine parks, and a history stretching back to Rom…
Alpes–Isère Airport (Grenoble–Saint‑Geoirs) Alpes–Isère Airport Regional airport serving Grenoble and the French Alps. Located near Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs in Isère, it handles scheduled, seasonal and charter flights and hosts an aviation…
Alpha, Illinois Alpha is a small village in Illinois, United States. This entry summarizes its setting, community character, origin, local government, economy, and notable features.
Alphamstone, Essex Alphamstone Alphamstone is a small rural civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, recorded with a population of 177 in the 2001 census.
Alpheton: village and civil parish in Suffolk, England Alpheton Alpheton is a small rural village and civil parish in Babergh district, Suffolk, England. It lies on the A134 and has a long agricultural history and a modest residential community…
Alpine County, California Alpine County is California's least populous county, a high‑Sierra rural area with no incorporated cities. Its seat is Markleeville and the county is known for mountain recreation,…
Alpine, Wyoming Small town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, located on the Snake River near Palisades Reservoir. Known for outdoor recreation, seasonal tourism, and rural community life; population was…
Alrance — a rural commune in Aveyron, southern France Alrance Alrance is a small rural commune in the Aveyron department of southern France, noted for its traditional architecture, pastoral landscape, and local heritage typical of the Occitan…
Alsey, Illinois Alsey is a small village in Illinois, United States, historically known as Smithfield. This article outlines its identity, history, community character, local economy, and notable…
Alsip, Illinois — Overview of the Chicago Suburban Village Alsip, Illinois Alsip is a suburban village in Cook County near Chicago, Illinois. This article outlines its location, character, governance, economy, transport links, and community features.
Alster (locality in Karlstad Municipality, Värmland, Sweden) Alster Alster is a small locality in Karlstad Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden. It had 586 inhabitants in 2010 and is a rural settlement within a landscape of forests, lakes and farm…
Alston — market town in Cumbria, England Alston Alston is a small market town in Cumbria, England, often described as the highest market settlement in the country. It lies within the North Pennines and is noted for historic mini…
Altadena, California — unincorporated community in Los Angeles County Altadena, California Altadena is an unincorporated census-designated place north of Pasadena at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, known for historic neighborhoods, Eaton Canyon, and the annua…
Altarnun: village and parish on the northeastern edge of Bodmin Moor Altarnun Altarnun is a historic village and parish in Cornwall on the edge of Bodmin Moor, notable for its granite architecture, St Nonna's Church, moorland setting and small dispersed comm…
Altenstadt (Feldkirch) Altenstadt is a central district of Feldkirch in Vorarlberg, Austria, known for its residential neighborhoods, local services and the city's largest school.
Alton Towers: major theme park and resort in Staffordshire, England Alton Towers Alton Towers is a large theme park and resort on the Alton estate in Staffordshire, England, known for roller coasters, themed areas, a historic house and landscaped gardens, plus…
Alton, Hampshire: market town near Chawton and the South Downs Alton, Hampshire Alton is a historic market town in Hampshire, England, known for its market traditions, proximity to Chawton and Jane Austen connections, the Watercress Line heritage railway and c…
Alton, Texas Alton is a small city in southern Texas's Rio Grande Valley. This article summarizes its location, climate, development, economy, community services, and notable regional role.
Altrincham Altrincham is a market town in the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, noted for its historic market, local leisure facilities, transport links to Manchester, and rec…
Älvdalen Älvdalen is a small town in Dalarna County, Sweden, serving as the seat of Älvdalen Municipality. It is noted for the Elfdalian language and the 1839 granite Älvdalen Vase sent to…
Alverca do Ribatejo Alverca do Ribatejo, a city on the north bank of the Tagus in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal; known for its aviation history, industrial zones, rail and river connections near Lisbo…
Alvord Desert (Oregon) Alvord Desert A remote dry lakebed in southeastern Oregon, the Alvord Desert is a high-elevation playa shaped by rain shadow and tectonics, known for flat salt crusts, recreation, and nearby hot…
Alzonne — Commune in Aude, Occitanie (southern France) Alzonne Alzonne is a small commune in the Aude department of southern France; historically Occitan, it is a local agricultural centre with a modest population (1,221 in 1999) and regional…
Amador County, California: overview, history, geography and culture Amador County, California Amador County is a rural county in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, known for Gold Rush history, historic towns, wineries and outdoor recreation. County seat: Jackson; 20…
Amagon, Arkansas Amagon is a small rural community in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article summarizes its location, likely origins, local character, and reasons it appears rarely in records.
Amalebra Amalebra is a small hamlet in west Cornwall, England, noted for its Cornish name and rural setting near St Ives. It lies within the civil parish of Towednack and is recorded on Ord…
Amalie Arena (Tampa, Florida) Amalie Arena Multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Tampa, Florida, home of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning and a major venue for concerts, sports and community events since the 1990s.
Amance, Aube Amance is a commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region of France. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, history, local economy, landmarks and pract…
Amata — remote Anangu community in the APY Lands, South Australia Amata, South Australia Amata is an Anangu Aboriginal community in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands, located on the northern edge of the Musgrave Ranges. This article outlines its location,…
Amazon World Zoo Park — Isle of Wight rainforest animals and conservation Amazon World Zoo Small zoo on the Isle of Wight focusing on rainforest species from around the world; combines exhibits, education and small-scale conservation work.
Amber, Oklahoma Amber is a small incorporated town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. A rural community with agricultural roots, it serves as a local residential and service center near lar…
Ambergate, Derbyshire Ambergate A village in Derbyshire, England, located where the River Amber meets the River Derwent; known for its riverside setting, transport links and access to nearby countryside.
Ambergris Caye — Belize's largest island and barrier-reef gateway Ambergris Caye Ambergris Caye, Belize’s largest island, lies off the northeast coast. Known for its beaches, mangroves and access to the Belize Barrier Reef, it supports tourism, fishing and smal…
Ambleside (town in the Lake District, Cumbria) Ambleside Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, England, at the northern end of Windermere. It is a centre for Lake District walking, boating and cultural attractions and includes the parish churc…
Amboy, Illinois Small city in Lee County, northern Illinois, with 19th‑century railroad roots. A local agricultural and service center noted for its historic downtown, community events, and region…
Ambrì — village of Quinto in Ticino, Switzerland Ambrì Ambrì is a small mountain village in the municipality of Quinto, canton of Ticino, Switzerland, noted for its valley setting and the ice hockey club HC Ambrì-Piotta.
Amelia County, Virginia Amelia County is a rural county in east‑central Virginia with a small population; its seat is Amelia Courthouse. The county has agricultural roots, historic sites, and local govern…
