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Galleh Dar — city in Mohr County, Fars Province, Iran Galleh Dar Galleh Dar is a small city and administrative center in southern Fars Province, Iran. Known by several romanizations, it serves as the capital of Galleh Dar District in Mohr County…

Galway: Irish port city, culture, history and landmarks Galway Galway is a major port city on Ireland’s west coast, known for its maritime setting, vibrant arts and music scene, medieval centre and annual festivals. It serves as a regional cul…

Gamboma — town in the Plateaux region of the Republic of the Congo Gamboma Gamboma is a central Congolese town in Plateaux department, founded in 1909. It hosts a military airport, a Catholic diocese and a stadium and serves as a local administrative and…

Gamla stan — Stockholm’s Old Town and historic heart Gamla stan Gamla stan is Stockholm’s medieval old town, located on three islands. It preserves narrow alleys, historic squares and major landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Stortorget and sev…

Gammelstaden (Gammelstad) — Luleå Old Town and Church Town Gammelstaden Gammelstaden is the historic old town of Luleå in Norrbotten, Sweden, notable for its preserved wooden church cottages clustered around a medieval stone church and designated a UNE…

Ganghwado (Ganghwa Island) — geography, history, and significance Ganghwado Ganghwado (Ganghwa Island) is a large island at the mouth of the Han River in northwest South Korea, noted for its strategic history, natural features like Mani-san, and cultural s…

Gangnam — the 'South of the River' area of Seoul Gangnam Gangnam, literally 'south of the river' (강남), refers to an affluent area of Seoul centered on Gangnam District. Known for business, fashion, education, and the global hit "Gangnam…

Gangtok: Capital of Sikkim in the Eastern Himalaya Gangtok Gangtok is the administrative capital of Sikkim, a Himalayan hill town known for its monasteries, mountain views, mixed cultures, tourism services and role as the state's political…

Ganja, Azerbaijan — history, landmarks and city overview Ganja, Azerbaijan Ganja is Azerbaijan's second-largest city and a historic regional center. This article describes its origins, name, key landmarks, economy, transport links and cultural significanc…

Gaoling District, Xi'an (Shaanxi, China) Gaoling District Gaoling District is in northern Xi'an, Shaanxi. It covers 285.03 km² and had 333,477 residents in 2010. Reclassified from a county to a district in December 2014; borders several X…

Garden City (urban planning concept) Garden City A planned urban model combining town and countryside benefits through green belts, mixed uses and self-contained communities; influential in modern urban design and sustainable pla…

Gardens by the Bay — Singapore’s waterfront horticultural landmark Gardens by the Bay Waterfront horticultural complex in Marina Bay, Singapore, featuring cooled conservatories, Supertree vertical gardens, themed outdoor bays and educational programmes since 2012.

Gardēz — capital city of Paktia Province, Afghanistan Gardēz Gardēz is the administrative center of Paktia Province in eastern Afghanistan. It is a regional market, cultural centre and historic town with a predominantly Pashtun population an…

Gárdony — Resort town on Lake Velencei, Hungary Gárdony Gárdony is a lakeside town on the southern shore of Lake Velencei in Fejér County, Hungary, known for summer beaches, water recreation and year-round visitor services. It lies abou…

Garfield County, Colorado A county in western Colorado centered on Glenwood Springs. Established 1883, noted for river valleys, energy development, outdoor recreation and transportation corridors including…

Garfield County, Montana A sparsely populated county in eastern Montana with its seat at Jordan; noted for ranching, wide prairie landscapes and a small population (1,206 at the 2010 census).

Garfield County, Washington Garfield County, in southeastern Washington, is the state's least populous county. Its county seat is Pomeroy; the area is rural Palouse country with an economy centered on farming…

Garfield Park (Chicago): history, features, and significance Garfield Park (Chicago) Garfield Park is a 184-acre historic park on Chicago's West Side, noted for its large conservatory, designed landscapes, recreation facilities, and role in the city's park and boul…

Garfield Ridge, Chicago: Southwest Side Community Area Garfield Ridge, Chicago Garfield Ridge is a southwest Chicago community area that includes the northern half of Midway International Airport and combines residential neighborhoods, airport-related industr…

Gargunnock: village and community west of Stirling, Scotland Gargunnock Gargunnock is a small rural village in the Stirling council area of Scotland, noted for its agricultural setting, community amenities and proximity to Stirling and surrounding hill…

Garni: village, temple, and gorge in Kotayk Province, Armenia Garni Garni is a village in Kotayk Province, Armenia, famous for its 1st-century AD Hellenistic temple, dramatic Azat River gorge and basalt formations, and nearby medieval monasteries.

Garowe (Garoowe) — Capital of Puntland, Somalia Garoowe Garowe (Garoowe) is the administrative and commercial capital of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia, serving as a regional government center, trade hub, and foc…

Garphyttan: Swedish locality near Garphyttan National Park Garphyttan Garphyttan is a small community in Örebro County, Sweden, situated northwest of Örebro and adjacent to Garphyttan National Park. Overview, history, landscape, and local life.

Gartmore — village in Stirling, Scotland Gartmore Gartmore is a small rural village in the Stirling council area of Scotland, historically part of lowland Perthshire. It lies near the A81 and the Trossachs, noted for scenic views…

Garvin County, Oklahoma — Overview, History and Features Garvin County, Oklahoma Garvin County is a south‑central Oklahoma county with a rural economy, small towns led by Pauls Valley, and a history tied to Native American nations and Oklahoma statehood.

Gasconade County, Missouri County in central Missouri known for the Gasconade River, German-American heritage, wineries around Hermann, and a rural economy. County seat: Hermann; population recorded as 15,22…

Gasquet, California — small community in Del Norte County Gasquet, California Gasquet is a small census-designated community in Del Norte County, California, located in the Smith River valley. Known for forested surroundings, outdoor recreation, and a rural,…

Gaston County, North Carolina: Overview, History, and Features Gaston County, North Carolina Gaston County is a county in North Carolina with its seat at Gastonia. This article summarizes its location, communities, history, economy, and notable facts.

Gatcombe Park: Royal Country Estate in Gloucestershire Gatcombe Park Gatcombe Park is the private country home of Anne, Princess Royal, set in Gloucestershire’s Cotswold landscape. The estate is known for equestrian activity and occasional public sp…

Gateshead: Riverfront town and cultural hub on the Tyne Gateshead Gateshead is a town on the southern bank of the River Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, noted for its riverside bridges, cultural venues and post‑industrial regeneration alongside Ne…

Gavar, Armenia — regional capital on the shores of Lake Sevan Gavar Gavar is the administrative center of Gegharkunik Province in eastern Armenia, located near Lake Sevan. It has a long local history, Soviet-era name changes, and serves as a region…

Gaylesville, Alabama Gaylesville is a small town in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. It recorded 144 residents at the 2010 census and is a rural community with local services, history, and ties…

Gdańsk — Polish Baltic port city and historic center Gdańsk Gdańsk is a major Baltic port in northern Poland, seat of Pomeranian Voivodeship, known for its medieval core, maritime economy, and as the birthplace of the Solidarity movement.

Gdynia — Polish port city on the Baltic Sea Gdynia Gdynia is a northern Polish port on Gdańsk Bay. Rapidly grown in the 20th century, it is a maritime, cultural and transport hub in the Pomeranian Voivodeship and part of the Tricit…

Gendarmenmarkt — historic ceremonial square in Berlin Gendarmenmarkt Gendarmenmarkt is a formal square in central Berlin noted for the Konzerthaus, the Französischer Dom and Deutscher Dom, a Schiller monument, wartime damage and careful postwar rest…

Gene Autry, Oklahoma A small town in Carter County, Oklahoma named for entertainer Gene Autry; a rural community with agricultural and energy ties and a history connected to the famed singing cowboy.

General Lagos: A commune at Chile’s northern edge General Lagos General Lagos is a small Chilean commune in Arica and Parinacota, centered on the village of Visviri. Remote, high-altitude and sparsely populated, it is named for Pedro Lagos and…

Genesee County, Michigan: overview, geography, history and civic profile Genesee County, Michigan County in the U.S. state of Michigan centered on Flint; historically tied to manufacturing and auto industry and noted for urban and rural mix, parks, and civic institutions.

Genesee County, New York Genesee County, in western New York state, centers on Batavia. Established in the early 1800s, it had about 60,079 residents at the 2010 census and is known for agriculture, local…

Geneseo, Illinois Geneseo is a small city in Henry County, Illinois, United States, known for its historic downtown, agricultural setting, community events, and role as a local government and servic…

Geneva Geneva, Switzerland: a major diplomatic and financial centre at the outflow of Lake Geneva; capital of the Canton of Geneva and an historic hub for diplomacy, watchmaking and inter…

Geneva County, Alabama Rural county in southeastern Alabama centered on the town of Geneva; named for Geneva, New York (and indirectly Geneva, Switzerland), with a largely agricultural economy and small-…

Geneva, Idaho — small unincorporated community in Bear Lake County Geneva, Idaho Geneva is an unincorporated rural community in southeastern Idaho's Bear Lake County. It is part of the Bear Lake Valley region known for agriculture, scenic landscapes and links t…

Geneva, Iowa A concise overview of Geneva, a small rural city in Iowa: location, character, history, economy, community life, and notable distinctions within the American Midwest.

Geneva, Ohio City in Ashtabula County in northeastern Ohio, named for Geneva, New York. Located near Lake Erie; population 6,215 at the 2010 census. Local economy blends small industry, service…

Gennes-sur-Glaize — former commune in Mayenne, France Gennes-sur-Glaize Gennes-sur-Glaize was a small rural commune in the Mayenne department, Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. In 2019 it merged with Longuefuye to form the new commune Gennes-Longu…

Genoa: Italian port city and former maritime republic Genoa Genoa (Italian: Genova) is the capital of Liguria on the Ligurian Sea, a historic Mediterranean port and former maritime republic known for its medieval centre, palaces, maritime t…

Genoa, Nevada Genoa is a small unincorporated town in Douglas County, Nevada, founded in 1851 as Mormon Station and known as the earliest permanent settlement in what became the Nevada Territory…