Gentry County, Missouri Gentry County is a rural county in northwestern Missouri with its county seat at Albany. It has a small, primarily agricultural population and a history dating to the mid-19th cent…
Gentry, Arkansas: A concise local profile Gentry, Arkansas Gentry is a small city in northwest Arkansas. This article summarizes its location in Benton County, historical development, economy, schools, and community features.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) George Bush Intercontinental Airport Major international airport serving Houston, Texas. Opened 1969, later renamed for President George H. W. Bush; large United Airlines hub with multiple terminals and five runways.
George Town George Town is a place name found worldwide, often reflecting British colonial-era naming. It denotes cities, towns, ports and neighborhoods with diverse histories, heritage sites…
George Town, Penang: Historic Port City and Cultural Hub on Penang Island George Town, Penang George Town, Penang — historic port city on Penang Island known for preserved colonial streetscapes, diverse neighborhoods, a celebrated food scene, heritage architecture and coast…
Georgetown, Connecticut Georgetown is a small village and census-designated place in Fairfield County, Connecticut, known for its historic mill village character, multi-town boundaries, and mix of rural a…
Georgia Aquarium Major public aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, known for large habitats, diverse marine life, educational programs, and exhibits such as Ocean Voyager and Cold Water Quest.
Georgian Bay Islands National Park A Canadian national park protecting an archipelago in Georgian Bay, Ontario, known for its exposed bedrock, mixed forests, and island recreation centered on Beausoleil Island.
Geraldton, Western Australia Coastal city and port about 424 km north of Perth. Mid West regional centre of roughly 30,000 people, known for its port, agriculture, fishing, mining services and coastal tourism.
Géraudot (commune in Aube, France) Géraudot Géraudot is a small commune in the Aube department of north-central France. This entry summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, and local features.
Gestingthorpe, Essex Gestingthorpe Gestingthorpe is a small village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. It had a population of 421 in 2001 and is characterised by rural landscape, historic…
Gethsemane: the Garden at the Foot of the Mount of Olives Gethsemane Gethsemane is a historic olive garden on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives, traditionally identified as the place where Jesus prayed before his arrest. It is a major pilgrimage site with…
Getty Center — Los Angeles museum and cultural campus Getty Center Hilltop cultural campus in Brentwood, Los Angeles founded by J. Paul Getty. Home to the Getty Museum, research and conservation institutes; noted for modern architecture, gardens a…
Getty Villa — J. Paul Getty Museum (Ancient Mediterranean Art) Getty Villa Museum and educational center in Pacific Palisades housing Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities, conservation labs, and an academic program focused on ancient art and archaeologic…
Gettysburg Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is best known for the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the preserved battlefield now managed as Gettysburg Nation…
Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh: overview, development and significance Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh Ghaziabad district in Uttar Pradesh is a densely urbanized part of the Delhi National Capital Region. Its headquarters is Ghaziabad city; the district is important for commuting, i…
Ghazni (Ghazna) — city and historic capital in east‑central Afghanistan Ghazni Ghazni is a city in east‑central Afghanistan, capital of Ghazni Province; historically a medieval political and cultural center under the Ghaznavids and today a regional administra…
Ghotki (town in northern Sindh, Pakistan) Ghotki Ghotki is a town and district headquarters in northern Sindh, Pakistan, noted for agriculture, transport links on the main railway, and as the site of the 2005 rail crash.
Ghulam Khan: Border Town and Crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan Ghulam Khan Ghulam Khan (Urdu: غلام خان) is a border town in North Waziristan, Pakistan, serving as the third principal crossing point with Afghanistan. It has strategic, economic, and local s…
Giannitsa — Town in Central Macedonia, Greece Giannitsa Giannitsa is a regional center in Pella, Central Macedonia, Greece, noted for its agricultural plain, 20th-century marsh drainage, and its role in regional history and commerce.
Giannutri Giannutri is a small crescent-shaped island off southern Tuscany in the Mediterranean, the southernmost isle of the Tuscan Archipelago, noted for Roman villa ruins, clear waters, P…
Giant's Causeway — the basalt column landscape of County Antrim Giant's Causeway A naturally occurring expanse of interlocking basalt columns on Northern Ireland’s northeast coast, formed by ancient volcanic activity and known for distinctive hexagonal pillars…
Gibbstown, New Jersey Gibbstown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, located on the Delaware River. Population was 3,739 at th…
Gibson County, Tennessee Gibson County is a county in western Tennessee with county seat Trenton. Largely rural, it had a population of 49,683 at the 2010 census and includes small towns, agriculture, and…
Gibson, Arkansas Gibson is a small census-designated place in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As a CDP it is identified for statistical purposes and typically reflects a rural, community-centered settl…
Gijón, Asturias: Coastal Port City and Regional Center in Northern Spain Gijón Gijón (Xixón) is Asturias's largest coastal city in northern Spain on the Bay of Biscay, 20 km north of Oviedo. A regional hub for port activity, industry, tourism, transport and c…
Gilan Province (Iran): geography, culture, economy and history Gilan province Gilan is a northern Iranian province on the Caspian Sea noted for its humid climate, dense Hyrcanian forests, rice and tea production, and distinctive Gilaki culture centered on Ra…
Gilbert and Ellice Islands: history, geography, and legacy Gilbert and Ellice Islands Former British territory in the central Pacific, divided in the 1970s into the independent states of Kiribati (Gilbert Islands) and Tuvalu (Ellice Islands). Overview, colonial hist…
Gilbert, Arizona: history, growth, and community profile Gilbert, Arizona Gilbert, a suburban town southeast of Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona, transformed from agricultural roots into a large residential and economic center with a 2019 population n…
Gilbertville, Ontario Small rural hamlet in Norfolk County, Ontario, between Delhi and Pine Grove. Founded by the Gilbert family as a 19th‑century horse rest stop, today it supports basic services, farm…
Gilcrux, Cumbria Gilcrux Gilcrux is a small village and civil parish in Cumbria, England. It lies in the area historically known as Allerdale and had a population of 303 at the 2001 census. The parish is r…
Gili Air: island profile, nature, tourism and practical information Gili Air Gili Air is a small Indonesian island near Lombok, known for clear waters, snorkeling and diving, a quiet atmosphere, turtle sightings and simple, vehicle-free village life.
Gili Islands: overview, geography, tourism and conservation Gili Islands Small trio of Indonesian islands off Lombok — Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air — known for beaches, reefs, car-free streets, diving and distinct island characters.
Gili Meno: small island between Lombok's Gili islands Gili Meno Gili Meno is the central of the three Gili islands off Lombok, Indonesia — a small, largely car-free island known for beaches, a bird sanctuary, coral reefs and a quiet tourism eco…
Gili Trawangan: geography, history, transport and tourism Gili Trawangan Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili Islands off northwest Lombok, Indonesia. Known for diving, beaches and a car-free policy, the island’s small community relies heavil…
Gillett, Arkansas: a small city in the Arkansas Delta Gillett, Arkansas Gillett is a small city in Arkansas County, Arkansas, known for its Delta landscape, agricultural economy, outdoor recreation and a long-standing community supper that attracts vis…
Gilliam County, Oregon Rural county in north-central Oregon, known for low population, wheat farming, ranching and wide plateaus; county seat is Condon and population was 1,871 at the 2010 census.
Gillingham Gillingham is a place-name in England that refers to several towns and villages (most notably in Kent and Dorset), a surname, and local institutions such as the professional footba…
Gillingham (Kent) railway station Railway station serving Gillingham in Medway, Kent, on the Chatham Main Line; commuter and regional services, facilities, history and distinctions from other stations.
Gilpin County, Colorado — Geography, History, Economy, and Local Profile Gilpin County, Colorado Gilpin County, Colorado, is a small mountainous county centered on Central City and Black Hawk. Known for gold‑rush history, casinos, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation;…
Gimo — locality in Östhammar Municipality, Uppsala County Gimo Gimo is a small Swedish locality in Östhammar Municipality, Uppsala County. It functions as a local service centre with residential areas, small industry and access to the surround…
Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu Gingee taluk Gingee taluk is an administrative division in Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, centered on the historic town of Gingee and noted for its agricultural economy and the nearby Ginge…
Ginza — Tokyo's upscale shopping, dining and cultural district Ginza Ginza is a central Tokyo neighborhood in Chūō ward known for luxury boutiques, flagship department stores, distinctive architecture, theaters, galleries and a history from an Edo s…
Ginza Station, Tokyo Ginza Station Major Tokyo Metro station in the Ginza shopping district, served by multiple subway lines and providing access to flagship stores, theaters, and commercial streets in Chūō, Tokyo,…
Gisborne, New Zealand Coastal city on the northeastern side of New Zealand's North Island, known for its Māori heritage, wine country, surf beaches and reputation as one of the first cities to see the s…
Gislaved — town and municipal seat in Jönköping County, Sweden Gislaved Gislaved is a Swedish locality in Småland, serving as the seat of Gislaved Municipality. Known for its industrial roots, woodland surroundings and local services, it functions as a…
Gitega, Burundi: capital city and cultural center Gitega Gitega is the political capital of Burundi and the main city of Gitega Province. Centrally located, it is a cultural and historical center distinct from the economic hub of Bujumbu…
Givat Ram — Jerusalem's civic and cultural district Givat Ram Givat Ram is a central area in west‑central Jerusalem that concentrates Israel's principal national institutions, major museums, university facilities and extensive parks in a comp…
