Diesbach (Glarus) — village and former municipality in Switzerland Diesbach, Glarus Diesbach is a small village in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It was a separate municipality until 2004 when it merged with Hätzingen into Luchsingen; later cantonal reorganiza…
Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador — coastal town on Trinity Bay Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador Dildo is a small coastal town on the Dildo Arm of Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known for its maritime heritage, community life and a place name that attracts out…
Dili — capital city of Timor-Leste Dili Dili is the capital and largest city of Timor-Leste (East Timor). Located on the island's northern coast, it is the country's administrative, cultural and economic center with a di…
Dillingham Census Area, Alaska A sparsely populated census area in southwestern Alaska, part of the Unorganized Borough and centered on the city of Dillingham and the Bristol Bay salmon fisheries.
Dilmun: ancient Gulf entrepôt and mythic land Dilmun Dilmun was a Bronze Age Eastern Arabian polity and trading hub known from Mesopotamian texts; likely centered on Bahrain and Failaka, it bridged Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley and A…
Dimmit County, Texas: overview, geography, history and economy Dimmit County, Texas Dimmit County is a rural county in South Texas with Carrizo Springs as its seat; known for ranching, energy resources and a largely Hispanic population. 2010 population was 9,996.
Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu — overview, history and administration Dindigul district Dindigul district in south-central Tamil Nadu, India, formed in 1985 with headquarters at Dindigul city. Overview of geography, administration, population (2011), economy, culture…
Dingle (An Daingean) — town and harbour on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry Dingle Dingle is a coastal town on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. Known for its large natural harbour, fishing, Gaelic culture, scenic drives and its famous do…
Dingwall — market town in the Scottish Highlands Dingwall Dingwall is a market town in the Highland council area of northern Scotland. Noted for its Norse name, local services, Ross County F.C., and links by road and rail, it serves surro…
Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World Heritage badlands in southeastern Alberta, Canada, famous for Late Cretaceous fossils and one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites in the world.
Dinwiddie County, Virginia Dinwiddie County is a largely rural county in southeastern Virginia, known for its colonial origins, Civil War sites, and role within the greater Petersburg–Richmond region.
Diocese of Truro (Church of England) Diocese of Truro Anglican diocese covering Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, formed in the late 19th century. Includes its origins, geography, parishes, cathedral and cultural links to Celtic Chris…
Discovery Bay, California Planned waterfront community in eastern Contra Costa County on the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta, known for boating, private docks and suburban residential neighborhoods within the…
Disney California Adventure A Disney theme park in Anaheim themed to the culture, landscapes and entertainment of California; opened 2001, extensively reimagined with new lands and marquee attractions.
Disney's Animal Kingdom — Walt Disney World theme park focused on animals and conservation Disney's Animal Kingdom A comprehensive overview of Disney's Animal Kingdom: its layout, attractions, conservation mission, history, notable features like the Tree of Life, and its role within Walt Disney…
Disneyland Park — history, layout, attractions, and traditions Disneyland Overview of Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California: its origins under Walt Disney, themed lands and signature attractions, traditions such as Hidden Mickeys, and the later resort e…
Disneyland Resort Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is a Walt Disney Company–owned entertainment complex that includes two theme parks, multiple hotels and the Downtown Disney dining and shop…
Eixample (Barcelona) — the central expansion district District of Eixample Eixample is Barcelona's 19th‑century expansion district, defined by Ildefons Cerdà's grid with chamfered corners. It blends dense housing, Modernisme architecture, wide avenues and…
Division of Ballarat (Australian federal electoral division) Division of Ballarat Federal electorate in central Victoria centered on the regional city of Ballarat. One of Australia’s original divisions (1901), it covers Ballarat and surrounding towns and has a l…
Division of Bonner Federal electoral division in eastern Brisbane created in 2004, named for Senator Neville Bonner. Covers suburbs such as Carindale and Wynnum and elects one member to Australia's H…
Division of Bradfield (Australian federal electoral division) Division of Bradfield Federal electorate on Sydney's Upper North Shore, created in 1949 and named for Dr John Bradfield. Covers affluent suburbs such as Killara, Pymble and Hornsby and is long held by t…
Division of Calare (Australian federal electoral division) Division of Calare An Australian federal electorate in central‑western New South Wales, named from the Indigenous name for the Lachlan River; a rural and regional seat centred on towns such as Bathur…
Division of Canning: federal electorate in southern Perth, Western Australia Division of Canning Australian federal electoral division in southern Perth, established 1949 and named for surveyor Alfred Canning; covers outer southern suburbs and nearby rural towns around the Can…
Division of Fowler (Australian federal electorate) Division of Fowler An Australian federal electoral division in south-western Sydney, created in 1984 and named for Lilian Fowler; noted for its multicultural communities and its location within Great…
Division of Hughes (Australian federal electoral division) Division of Hughes A federal electorate in southern Sydney established in 1955 and named for Prime Minister Billy Hughes. It covers a mix of suburbs, defence and research facilities, and changing bou…
Division of Mallee (Australian federal electoral division) Division of Mallee Federal electoral division in north‑west Victoria, created in 1949. It covers the Mallee and Wimmera regions, includes towns such as Mildura and Horsham, and is a large, sparsely p…
Division of McEwen A federal electoral division north of Melbourne in Victoria, created in 1984 and named for Sir John McEwen; a mixed rural–urban seat known for close contests and changing boundarie…
Division of McMahon (Australian federal electoral division) Division of McMahon An Australian federal electorate in western Sydney established in 2010, named for Sir William McMahon. It covers a mix of residential, commercial and light industrial suburbs and i…
Division of Menzies (Australian federal electoral division) Division of Menzies A federal electoral division in the northeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, created in 1984 and named for Sir Robert Menzies. Covers a mix of residential suburbs, river valley…
Division of Mitchell An Australian federal electoral division in north-west Sydney, named for explorer Major Thomas Mitchell; established in 1949 and notable for its suburban boundaries and strong Libe…
Division of Moore (Australian federal electoral division) Division of Moore The Division of Moore is a federal electoral division in Western Australia, created in 1949 and named for George Fletcher Moore. It covers coastal northern suburbs of Perth and has…
Division of Scullin (federal electorate, Victoria) Division of Scullin Federal electoral division in northern Melbourne, Victoria, named for Prime Minister James Scullin; created in 1968 and covering suburbs such as Epping, Lalor, Bundoora, Mill Park…
Dix, Illinois Dix is a small village in Illinois, United States. This article outlines its character, likely origins, local economy, community features, and how it relates to broader rural Midwe…
Dixie County, Florida Dixie County is a small, rural county in the Big Bend region of northern Florida. Its seat is Cross City. The county is known for low population density, coastal waterways and a ti…
Diyala Governorate Province in eastern Iraq with capital Baqubah. Fertile river valley, mixed population, near Iran border. Area about 17,685 km² and population around 1.27 million; site of agricultu…
Diyarbakır: historic city on the Tigris in southeastern Turkey Diyarbakır Diyarbakır is a major southeastern Turkish city on the Tigris, known for its ancient basalt walls, multicultural heritage and role as a cultural center for Kurdish and Anatolian co…
Djelfa Province — Central Algerian high plateaus and administrative region Djelfa Province Djelfa Province is a central Algerian wilaya on the high plateaus, centered on the city of Djelfa. It is noted for pastoralism, steppe landscapes, archaeological sites and several…
Docklands Stadium — Melbourne multi-purpose stadium (Etihad/Marvel Stadium) Docklands Stadium Multi-purpose stadium in Melbourne’s Docklands, known for its retractable roof, roughly 56,000 capacity, home to several AFL clubs and the league HQ, and a major venue for cricket,…
Doda — town and tehsil in the Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir Doda Doda is a town and administrative tehsil in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, India, serving as a local government centre in the mountainous Chenab Valley with a diverse popu…
Doddabetta: Highest Peak of the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu Doddabetta Doddabetta (2,637 m) is the highest summit in the Nilgiri Hills and Tamil Nadu. Near Ooty, it features a summit telescope, shola–grassland habitat, scenic viewpoints and is a focal…
Dodge County, Georgia Dodge County is a rural county in central Georgia with Eastman as its county seat. It has a history tied to late‑19th century development, an economy based on agriculture and fores…
Dodge County, Minnesota: Overview, History, and Communities Dodge County, Minnesota Dodge County in southeastern Minnesota is a largely rural county with small towns, agricultural economy, historic Mantorville as the county seat, and local industries serving the r…
Dodge County, Nebraska Dodge County is an east-central Nebraska county centered on the city of Fremont. Founded in 1855, it had 36,691 residents at the 2010 census and combines agricultural, manufacturin…
Dodge County, Wisconsin Dodge County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin with Juneau as its county seat. It combines agricultural landscape, small cities and lakes, and a history tied to 19th‑centu…
Dogger Bank: North Sea sandbank — geography, ecology, history and uses Dogger Bank Dogger Bank is a large, shallow sandbank in the North Sea off England. This article covers its physical features, geological history, ecology and fisheries, human uses and conserva…
Dognen — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Dognen Dognen is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, rooted in the Béarn area, noted for agricultural landscapes, village life and regiona…
Doha — Capital city and principal port of Qatar Doha Doha is the capital of Qatar, a fast-growing port and commercial centre on the Persian Gulf, noted for its energy-driven economy, modern skyline, cultural institutions and Educatio…
Dolores County, Colorado Rural county in southwestern Colorado, established in 1881 and named for the Dolores River; Dove Creek is the county seat and a local agricultural center with low population densit…
