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Drew County, Arkansas Drew County is a rural county in southeastern Arkansas, founded in 1846 and named for Governor Thomas Drew. The county seat and largest city is Monticello; 2010 population was 18,5…

Driggs, Idaho: Gateway to the Teton Valley Driggs, Idaho Driggs is a small city in eastern Idaho, serving as the county seat of Teton County and a year-round base for access to the Teton Range, outdoor recreation, and local agriculture a…

Drogheda Drogheda is a historic port and industrial town on Ireland's east coast, known for its Boyne crossing, medieval landmarks, and role as a regional centre.

Dromore Dromore, from Irish Droim Mór meaning 'great ridge', is a common placename in Ireland. It denotes several towns, villages and townlands, each distinguished by local geography, hist…

Dromore West Dromore West is a small village in County Sligo, Ireland, on the N59 between Sligo and Ballina. It lies beside the Dunneil River between the Ox Mountains and the Atlantic coast and…

Dromore, County Tyrone Dromore (Droim Mór) is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Located southwest of Omagh on the A32, it is a rural community with agriculture and construction as princ…

Drottningholm — palace, theatre and locality on Lovön, Sweden Drottningholm Drottningholm is a small locality on Lovön island, home to Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the residence of Sweden’s royal family. The estate includes a hist…

Dry Drayton: a Cambridgeshire village and civil parish Dry Drayton Dry Drayton is a small village and civil parish northwest of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, England, known for its rural setting, historic roots, local community amenities and links…

Dry Tortugas: islands, Fort Jefferson, and the national park Dry Tortugas Remote islands west of Key West notable for Fort Jefferson, coral reefs, seabirds and the Dry Tortugas National Park, accessible by boat or seaplane.

Drymen: village on the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Drymen Drymen is a small village in the Stirling council area of central Scotland, located beside Queen Elizabeth Forest and near Loch Lomond. It serves as a gateway for walkers, wildlife…

Du Quoin, Illinois: Southern Illinois city and county seat Du Quoin, Illinois Du Quoin is a city in southern Illinois known for its county-seat role, state fairgrounds and regional events. It grew as a railroad and mining service center and remains a local c…

Dubai International Airport: overview, terminals, history and importance Dubai International Airport Comprehensive overview of Dubai International Airport (DXB/OMDB), covering terminals, history, operations, airline hub role, passenger services and notable distinctions in the Midd…

Dubbo, New South Wales Dubbo Regional city in central western New South Wales, Australia, known as a service and tourism centre—home to Taronga Western Plains Zoo and a campus of Charles Sturt University.

Dublin: capital city of Ireland — overview, history, culture and landmarks Dublin Comprehensive guide to Dublin: its geography, history from Viking origins, cultural life, major sports venues, notable writers, economy and transport. Useful overview and key facts…

Dublin Zoo — Phoenix Park zoological gardens Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is Ireland’s largest and one of the world's older scientific zoos, known for diverse habitats, conservation programmes and family attractions.

Dubois County, Indiana County in southern Indiana with county seat Jasper; 2010 census population 41,889. Overview of geography, history, government, economy, culture, and local services.

Dubois, Idaho Small town in eastern Idaho known for ranching, high desert landscapes and proximity to volcanic terrain. Gateway for outdoor recreation and local services in sparsely populated co…

Dubuque County, Iowa Dubuque County, in northeastern Iowa along the Mississippi River, was established in 1834 and is named for Julien Dubuque. Its county seat is the city of Dubuque; the area blends r…

Duchesne County, Utah Duchesne County is in northeastern Utah's Uintah Basin. It includes small cities and rural communities, rugged highlands and energy resources, and has a history tied to ranching, o…

Dufton: village and civil parish in Eden, Cumbria Dufton Dufton is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, noted for its upland setting, walking routes and rural character. Population was 169 at the 200…

Duke of Normandy Historical title held by the rulers of the Duchy of Normandy from its Viking origins in 911 through its personal union with England and its modern legacy in the Channel Islands.

Dukes County, Massachusetts — islands, towns, and seasonal life Dukes County, Massachusetts Dukes County covers Martha's Vineyard and nearby islands in Massachusetts. This article summarizes its geography, towns, history, economy, transport, and the island community's sea…

Dulwich: a leafy, historic district in south London Dulwich Dulwich is an affluent, largely residential area in the London Borough of Southwark known for parks, schools, the Dulwich Picture Gallery and preserved village character within sou…

Dumas, Arkansas: Overview of the Delta city Dumas, Arkansas Dumas is a small city in southeastern Arkansas known for its agricultural surroundings in the Mississippi Delta, local community life, and role as a service center for nearby farms…

Dumbarton — town on the River Clyde in West Dunbartonshire Dumbarton Dumbarton is a Scottish riverside town notable for Dumbarton Rock and Castle, its early role as the capital of Alt Clut, later industrial growth in shipbuilding, glass and whisky,…

Dumont d'Urville Station — French Antarctic research base Dumont d'Urville Station French scientific station on Île des Pétrels in Adélie Land, Antarctica. Operated by the French Polar Institute, it supports meteorology, glaciology, biology and long‑term environm…

Dundalk, County Louth town in Ireland Dundalk Dundalk is a major regional town in County Louth, Republic of Ireland, with medieval origins, links to Cú Chulainn, and a role as a commercial, transport and cultural centre near t…

Dundee, Scotland: city on the Firth of Tay Dundee Dundee is a coastal city on the east coast of Scotland at the mouth of the River Tay, historically noted for jute, jam and journalism and now known for universities, cultural redev…

Dundraw — village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria Dundraw Dundraw is a small rural village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria, England. It has an agricultural character and recorded a population of 167 in 2001.

Dunedin: New Zealand city of hills, history and learning Dunedin Dunedin (Māori: Ōtepoti) is the principal city of Otago on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its volcanic harbour, Victorian architecture, the University of Otago and wildlife…

Dunfermline Dunfermline is a historic Fife town in Scotland, once a medieval capital and now a regional centre noted for its abbey, Carnegie connections, parks, industry and local football clu…

Dungeness — Kent shingle headland, village, power stations and nature reserve Dungeness Dungeness is a distinctive shingle headland and small village on the Kent coast of England, noted for its nuclear power stations, twin lighthouses, rare habitats and significance f…

Dungeness Nuclear Power Station Coastal nuclear complex at Dungeness, Kent, comprising an earlier Magnox plant (A) and a later AGR plant (B). Built in the 1960s–1980s, it played a significant role in Britain’s ci…

Dunkirk, Kansas Dunkirk is a small unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, United States, situated within a region known for its rural character and historical ties to coal mining and…

Dunluce Castle: coastal medieval ruin in County Antrim Dunluce Castle Dunluce Castle is a dramatic medieval ruin on a basalt headland on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, known for its cliff-top setting, clan history and visitor app…

Dunn County, Wisconsin Dunn County is in west-central Wisconsin with Menomonie as its county seat. It combines river valleys, agriculture, small industry and a regional university and has roots in the 19…

Dunning (Chicago neighborhood) Dunning, Chicago Dunning is a Northwest Side community area of Chicago known for its historical mental health center, Wilbur Wright College, Eli's Cheesecake, residential character, and borders wit…

Dunoon: coastal town on the Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute Dunoon Dunoon is a coastal town on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, known for its Victorian seaside heritage, waterfront, Dunoon Pier and the annual Cowal Highland Gather…

DuPage County, Illinois: Overview, History, Communities, and Features DuPage County, Illinois DuPage County, immediately west of Chicago, is a heavily suburbanized Illinois county known for affluent towns, strong local economy, preserved open space, and Wheaton as its count…

Duplin County, North Carolina Duplin County is a largely rural county in southeastern North Carolina. Its county seat is Kenansville. Agriculture, especially poultry and hog production, and viticulture shape it…

Durango: geography, history, economy and culture of the Mexican state Durango Durango is a northwestern Mexican state with a mountainous interior, a capital at Victoria de Durango, and an economy shaped by mining, agriculture, forestry and cultural tradition…

Durango City (Victoria de Durango) Durango City Capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Durango. A high‑altitude colonial city founded in the 16th century, noted for mining history, preserved architecture, cultural inst…

Durban (eThekwini): Coastal city in KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa Durban Durban, known in Zulu as eThekwini, is a major coastal city in KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa. It is a key port, tourist destination, and multicultural urban centre with a subtropical…

Durham: places, institutions, and historical meanings Durham Durham refers to several places and institutions, most notably the historic city in northeast England, a county, a Canadian region, and a city in North Carolina, each with distinct…

Durham County, North Carolina Durham County is a central North Carolina county centered on the city of Durham, known for universities, medical centers, Research Triangle technology and a mix of urban and protec…

Durham, California: Overview of the Butte County Community Durham, California Durham is a small census-designated place in Butte County, California, known for its agricultural landscape, rural character, and location in the northern Sacramento Valley near Ch…

Durrington Walls — Neolithic settlement and henge near Stonehenge Durrington Walls Durrington Walls is a major Neolithic site near Stonehenge: a large henge earthwork and the remains of a substantial contemporary settlement, important for understanding ritual lan…

Düsseldorf — German city on the Rhine and capital of North Rhine-Westphalia Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, on the east bank of the Rhine, is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Known for its fashion, trade fairs, art scene and riverside promenade, it hosts about 600,000 r…