Dagenham, East London Dagenham Dagenham is a largely residential district in east London, historically part of Essex and known for the Becontree housing estate, riverside industry and post‑war redevelopment.
Daisen, Akita Daisen is a city in Akita Prefecture on Honshu, Japan. It is a regional agricultural center with research institutions such as NARCT and hosts notable cultural events including the…
Daisy, Arkansas: Overview of a Small American Town Daisy, Arkansas Daisy is a small rural town in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, community life, and how it fits into the region.
Dalat — Vietnamese highland city of cool climate, flowers and French-era architecture Dalat Dalat (Đà Lạt) is a highland city in southern Vietnam known for its cool climate, pine forests, French colonial architecture, flower production and tourism. Population about 120,00…
Dale County, Alabama A county in southeastern Alabama with county seat Ozark. Created in 1824 and named for frontiersman Samuel Dale, it is known for its military aviation training base (Fort Rucker /…
Dalian — Major Port City on the Liaodong Peninsula Dalian Dalian is a major coastal city in Liaoning province, China, known for its all‑season port, industrial base, temperate climate and layered history of foreign influence and maritime…
Dallas Center, Iowa — small city in Dallas County and the Des Moines region Dallas Center, Iowa Dallas Center is a small incorporated community in Dallas County, Iowa, near the Des Moines metropolitan area. It has agricultural roots, local civic institutions, and a close-knit…
Dallas County, Alabama Dallas County is a central Alabama county anchored by the city of Selma. Known for its Black Belt landscape, plantation-era history and a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Dallas County, Arkansas Dallas County, Arkansas — a largely rural county founded in 1845 with county seat Fordyce and a 2010 population of 8,116. Economy shaped by timber, agriculture and small-town commu…
Dallas County, Iowa Dallas County is a central Iowa county west of Des Moines. Founded in 1846 and named for Vice President George M. Dallas, its seat is Adel. It has shifted from rural farmland to a…
Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex A major North Texas metropolitan region anchored by Dallas and Fort Worth, known for its large inland population, diverse economy, major airport hub, and regional cultural institut…
Dallas, Oregon Dallas is a small city in Polk County, Oregon, United States. It is the county seat, located in the Willamette Valley near Salem, with a historic downtown and local industry.
Dallinghoo Dallinghoo is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, recorded with 168 residents in 2001. It is rural in character and is centred on the historic parish church of St…
Dalston, Cumbria, England Dalston Dalston is a village and civil parish in the City of Carlisle district of Cumbria, England. It is a rural community with historical roots, local governance as a parish, and a small…
Dalymount Park (Dublin football stadium) Dalymount Park Dalymount Park is a historic football stadium in the Phibsborough area of Dublin, Ireland, long associated with Bohemian F.C. It has hosted club, representative and international m…
Damascus: ancient capital and cultural center of Syria Damascus Damascus (Dimashq) is the capital of Syria and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Its Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a long-standing center of c…
Damascus Governorate (Syria) Damascus Governorate Damascus Governorate is a city-governorate in Syria that consists mainly of the capital, Damascus, and the Yarmouk suburb. It is an enclave within Rif Dimashq and serves as the cou…
Danbury, Connecticut: Overview, History, Economy and Notable Features Danbury, Connecticut Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, historically known as the “Hat City.” This article covers its location, development, hatmaking heritage, institutions, transport…
Danbury, Essex Danbury is a village and civil parish in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, England, set on high ground northeast of London. It is notable for its commons, rural character a…
Danbury, Iowa — a small Midwestern city overview Danbury, Iowa Danbury is a small city in western Iowa, United States. This article outlines its setting, historical development, local economy, community life and notable distinctions for reader…
Danbury, Texas A small city in Brazoria County within Greater Houston. Danbury combines residential neighborhoods, local schools, and a history tied to Gulf Coast agriculture and industry.
Daniels County, Montana: overview, history, and characteristics Daniels County, Montana Daniels County is a sparsely populated county in northeastern Montana. Its seat is Scobey and it is known for wide plains, agriculture, and low population density; population was 1…
Danville, Arkansas Danville is a small city in west-central Arkansas that serves as the county seat of Yell County. It is a rural service center with local government, schools, and an economy tied to…
Danville, Illinois: Overview, History, Economy and Cultural Life Danville, Illinois Danville is a city in eastern Illinois and the seat of Vermilion County. This article summarizes its geography, historical development, economy, institutions, cultural life, and lo…
Danville, Indiana Danville is the county seat of Hendricks County, Indiana, a small town west of Indianapolis known for its courthouse square, community services, parks, and a mixed local economy.
Danville, Iowa Danville is a small incorporated city in Des Moines County in southeastern Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, development, governance, economy, and local cha…
Danville, Kentucky Danville is a small historic city in central Kentucky, known for early statehood history, Centre College, medical milestones, and hosting the 2012 vice-presidential debate.
Danville, Pennsylvania Danville is a borough and county seat in Montour County, Pennsylvania, located on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River. It has a long industrial past and a regional medical an…
Daqing: Prefecture-Level City in Heilongjiang and China’s Oil Production Hub Daqing Daqing, a prefecture-level city in Heilongjiang, northeastern China, is best known for the Daqing Oil Field. It serves as a regional administrative center and a major hub for petro…
Darab Darab is a city in Fars Province, Iran, known for its long history, agricultural economy and archaeological remains; it is the administrative center of Darab County.
Darbres, Ardèche — a rural commune in southern France Darbres Darbres is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), noted for hilly landscapes, traditional stone hamlets, chestnut woods and opportunities for walki…
Darby, Pennsylvania: Borough in Delaware County Darby, Pennsylvania Darby is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 10,678. It is a compact, historically rooted community located southwest of Philadelphia wi…
Dardenac — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, France Dardenac Dardenac is a small rural commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France. This article outlines its location, local government, landscape, economy and historical context.
Dare County, North Carolina — Coastal geography, history, and communities Dare County, North Carolina Dare County occupies a wide stretch of North Carolina's Outer Banks and sounds. Known for its barrier islands, Roanoke Island history, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, tourism, and unique…
Dareema Caddo — first capital of the Daraawiish State Dareema Caddo Dareema Caddo was the initial political center of the Daraawiish (Dervish) movement in northern Somalia. The site lies northwest of Buuhoodle and was long inhabited by the Arale Ma…
Darian, Iran Darian is a city in the Central District of Shiraz County within Fars Province, Iran. This article summarizes its names, administrative role, geography, history, local economy, and…
Darien, Illinois Darien, Illinois is a suburban city near Chicago known for residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, and commuter connections. This article summarizes its geography, history, gove…
Darley Dale: market town in the Derbyshire Dales Darley Dale Darley Dale (Darley) is a small town and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales, England, on the River Derwent north of Matlock. It is a residential and local-service centre with histori…
Darling Harbour — Sydney waterfront precinct and cultural hub Darling Harbour Darling Harbour is a redeveloped waterfront precinct adjacent to the Sydney central business district in Australia, known for museums, dining, events and family attractions like th…
Darlington: town in County Durham — history, transport and culture Darlington Darlington is a market town in County Durham, England, known for its pioneering railway heritage, transport links on the East Coast Main Line, local industry and community culture.
Darwin, Northern Territory Darwin is the capital city of Australia's Northern Territory. A tropical, multicultural port city founded in the 19th century and rebuilt after Cyclone Tracy, it is a gateway to ne…
Dasht (Kharan) Dasht is a town and administrative tehsil in Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It lies at 28°36′30″N 66°18′50″E, about 1,796 m above sea level; 1998 census recorded 58,621 in…
Dasori — town and Union Council in Sindh, Pakistan Dasori Dasori is a town and Union Council in Jhando Mari Taluka of Tando Allahyar District, Sindh, Pakistan, with an estimated population around 49,427 and local ties to the region's agri…
Dassu — Town and Administrative Center in Northern Pakistan Dassu Dassu (Dusso) is the administrative center of Upper Kohistan in northern Pakistan, located at about 2,440 m. It is a local market and transport hub near significant hydropower work…
Daugavpils Daugavpils is Latvia’s second-largest city, located on the Daugava River in the southeast. Known for its fortress, multicultural heritage, transport links and cultural institutions…
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania county that contains the state capital Harrisburg; established in 1785, notable for government, manufacturing, tourism (Hershey), and the Susquehanna River cor…
Davao City — major urban center in Mindanao, Philippines Davao City Davao City is a principal city on Mindanao known for its large land area, Mount Apo, fruit agriculture (durian, bananas), diverse communities, regional commerce, tourism, and cultu…
Davejean (Aude, Occitanie) Davejean Davejean is a small rural commune in Aude, Occitanie, in southern France, characterized by its Corbières hill setting, low population and ties to regional viticulture and tradition…
