Entebbe: Ugandan lakeside city, airport hub, and historic site Entebbe Entebbe is a lakeside city on Lake Victoria in central Uganda, known for its international airport, botanical gardens, wildlife centre, colonial history and the 1976 hostage rescue…
Épagne — a commune in Aube, France Épagne Épagne is a small French commune in the Aube département, part of the country's local administration. This article covers its status, typical geography, history, economy and civic…
Épagny (Aisne): Overview of the Northern French Commune Épagny, Aisne Épagny is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. This article outlines its location, history, administration, economy and p…
Épaney (Calvados, Normandy) Épaney Épaney is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwest France, formerly part of Basse-Normandie. It exemplifies rural Normandy with agricultural land, local governance,…
Epcot — Walt Disney World's park of technology, culture and innovation Epcot Epcot is a Walt Disney World theme park in Florida that explores technology, science, environment and world cultures through pavilions, rides, festivals and exhibitions.
Éperlecques (Pas-de-Calais) Éperlecques Éperlecques is a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, noted for the Blockhaus d'Éperlecques, a large World War II bunker preserved today as a museum and memorial.
Epes, Alabama Epes is a small incorporated town in Sumter County, western Alabama. It has 19th-century roots, a rural economy historically tied to agriculture, and a close-knit community with lo…
Ephesus: Ancient Ionian City and Major Archaeological Site in Anatolia Ephesus Ephesus was a major Greek and Roman city on Anatolia’s Aegean coast, famed for the Library of Celsus, the grand theatre and Artemis cult. Its extensive ruins illuminate urban life,…
Ephraim, Utah Ephraim is a city in Sanpete County, Utah, known for Snow College, pioneer history, and a valley agricultural setting. The 2010 census recorded 6,135 residents, making it the large…
Épieds (Aisne): a commune in northern France Épieds, Aisne Épieds is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article summarizes its setting, history, economy, and notable features for…
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Epifanio de los Santos Avenue Major circumferential highway in Metro Manila, Philippines, linking six cities; notable for heavy traffic, mass-transit alignment, and its role in historic public demonstrations.
Épinay-sur-Odon Épinay-sur-Odon is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, historically part of Basse-Normandie. It lies in the Odon valley and exemplifies the vil…
Épineu-le-Chevreuil (commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France) Épineu-le-Chevreuil Épineu-le-Chevreuil is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France, characterised by agricultural land, local heritage and communal life.
Épineuil — commune in the Yonne department of central France Épineuil Épineuil is a small French commune in the Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This article summarizes its location, origins, local features, economy and cultural context.
Épineux-le-Seguin: former commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire Épineux-le-Seguin Brief overview of Épineux-le-Seguin, a small former commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France; population 172 (1999); merged into Val-du-Maine on 1 January 2017.
Épinoy — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Épinoy Épinoy is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This article summarizes its setting, administration, history, economy and…
Epping tube station — Central line terminus in Essex Epping tube station Epping is the north-eastern terminus of the London Underground Central line, located in Epping, Essex. The station links the town and Epping Forest District with central London and…
Epping Upland: village and civil parish in Epping Forest, Essex Epping Upland Epping Upland is a small village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. This article outlines its location, history, governance, local features, and comm…
Epping, Essex: market town on the edge of Epping Forest Epping, Essex Epping is a market town and civil parish beside Epping Forest in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, known for its High Street, forest access and role as a commuter link…
Épron — commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Épron Épron is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, in northwestern France. This article summarizes its location, governance, history, landscape, economy and practical…
Epsom: Surrey town, spa origins, and the Epsom Downs racecourse Epsom Epsom is a market town in Surrey, England, known for Epsom Downs and The Derby, its mineral springs that gave Epsom salts their name, and a long history as a spa and commuter town.
Epsom Downs railway station Suburban railway terminus in Surrey opened in 1865. Served by Southern, it has long provided local commuter links and race-day access to the nearby Epsom Downs Racecourse, with a h…
Epworth, Iowa Small city in Dubuque County, northeastern Iowa, named after Epworth in England. A historic agricultural community now integrated into the Dubuque metropolitan area with local scho…
Eqlid — city and capital of Eqlid County in Fars Province, Iran Eqlid Eqlid is a mountainous city in Fars Province, Iran, serving as the capital of Eqlid County. It is noted for its cooler highland climate, agricultural economy and local crafts. 2006…
Eqlid County, Fars Province, Iran Eqlid County Overview of Eqlid County in Fars Province, Iran: geography, administration, population, economy and notable features, with its main districts and cities.
Équihen-Plage — coastal commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Équihen-Plage Équihen-Plage is a small French seaside commune near Boulogne-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais department. Known for its pebble beaches, distinctive fishermen’s huts and a mix of fishi…
Équirre — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Équirre Équirre, a small commune in Pas-de-Calais in northern France, its location, administrative status and local context, including historical ties to the former Nord-Pas-de-Calais regi…
Eraines — commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Eraines Eraines is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, formerly part of the Basse-Normandie region. It exemplifies typical Norman village life and admi…
Erbil Governorate (Arbil, Hewlêr) — province in northern Iraq Erbil Governorate Erbil Governorate is a northern Iraqi province centered on the city of Erbil (Hewlêr). It covers about 14,428 km², includes historic Erbil Citadel, and is an administrative and cul…
Erezée — municipality in the Belgian province of Luxembourg (Wallonia) Erezée Erezée is a rural municipality in Wallonia, Belgium, located in the Ardennes within the province of Luxembourg. It comprises a small central town and surrounding villages and is kn…
Ergisch (Ärgisch) — municipality in the canton of Valais, Switzerland Ergisch Ergisch (Walliser German: Ärgisch) is a small mountain municipality in the district of Leuk, canton of Valais, Switzerland, known for its alpine setting, local dialect and rural cu…
Ergny (commune in Pas-de-Calais) Ergny Ergny is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative context, landscape, local life and historica…
Erick, Oklahoma Erick is a small city in western Oklahoma near the Texas border. Known as a service point for surrounding agricultural lands and a stop along historic U.S. Route 66, it retains a s…
Erie County, New York County in western New York centered on Buffalo at the eastern end of Lake Erie. Covers geography, history, economy, institutions, transport, and sports teams.
Erie, Kansas Erie is a small city and the county seat of Neosho County in southeastern Kansas, located near the Neosho River. It is a rural community with local government, schools, and a histo…
Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a lakeside city in northwestern Pennsylvania, noted for its port on Lake Erie, Presque Isle peninsula, maritime history, manufacturing heritage and regional cultural instit…
Érin — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Érin Érin is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the northern part of France, known for its rural character, local heritage and role within the regional administra…
Erlangen — Bavarian city, university and research hub Erlangen Erlangen is a city in Bavaria of about 105,000 people, known for the Friedrich-Alexander University, a strong research and medical-technology sector and the annual Bergkirchweih fe…
Erloy — Commune in the Aisne department of northern France Erloy Erloy is a small rural commune in Aisne, northern France (formerly part of Picardie). This article outlines its geography, administration, history, economy, landmarks and transport…
Ermine Street: Roman road from Londinium to Eboracum Ermine Street Ermine Street was a principal Roman road linking London with Lincoln and York. Its original Roman name is unknown; its route influenced modern highways and survives in archaeology…
Ermoupolis — capital of Syros and the Cyclades Ermoupolis Ermoupolis is Syros's principal town and the administrative center of the Cyclades, known for its 19th‑century neoclassical architecture, historic port, mixed Orthodox and Catholic…
Ernée (Mayenne, Pays de la Loire) Ernée Ernée is a commune in the Mayenne department of northwestern France. A small market town of about 5,793 people (2006), it functions as a local centre for services, agriculture and…
Ernen (Valais, Switzerland) Ernen Ernen is an alpine municipality in the Goms district of the canton of Valais, Switzerland, known for its preserved traditional architecture and recipient of the 1997 Wakker Prize.
Erny-Saint-Julien — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Erny-Saint-Julien Erny-Saint-Julien is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and today part of Hauts-de-France; local governanc…
Erode: Turmeric and Textile Hub in Tamil Nadu, India Erode Erode is a city in Tamil Nadu, India, famed for its turmeric trade and textile industries. It is the administrative centre of Erode district and a regional market for agricultural…
Erwarton (Arwarton) — village on the Shotley Peninsula, Suffolk Erwarton Erwarton, also called Arwarton or Shop Corner, is a small civil parish village on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk, England. It is rural, historic, and home to a tight-knit communi…
Erwitte — town in the Soest district of North Rhine-Westphalia Erwitte Erwitte is a town in the Soest district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This article summarizes its location, administrative structure, history, economy and notable local featu…
Esbjerg: Danish North Sea Port and Regional Maritime Hub Esbjerg Esbjerg is a Danish port city on Jutland's west coast, home to about 82,000 people. Founded as a 19th-century harbour, it remains a regional hub for fishing, cargo, offshore energy…
