Giverny: Claude Monet's village, gardens, and artistic legacy Giverny Giverny is a village in Normandy, France, renowned as Claude Monet's long-time home. Its gardens inspired major Impressionist works and are preserved as a museum and cultural site.
Giza, Egypt: city and ancient necropolis Giza Giza is a city on the Nile’s west bank near Cairo, best known for the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and other ancient monuments; a major site for archaeology and…
Giza Plateau The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau on the outskirts of Cairo that contains Egypt's best-known ancient monuments, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
Gizy — commune in Aisne, northern France Gizy Gizy is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie and now within Hauts-de-France; noted for rural character, local heritage and its role in regi…
Gjirokastër: Historic City in Southern Albania Gjirokastër Gjirokastër is a historic city in southern Albania, noted for its well‑preserved Ottoman architecture, hilltop fortress, and role as the administrative center of Gjirokastër County…
Gladstone, Illinois — an overview of the village and its place in the region Gladstone, Illinois Gladstone is a small incorporated village in Illinois, United States. This article summarizes its character, local institutions, history, and the role such rural communities play t…
Gladstone, South Australia Gladstone is a small Mid North town in South Australia notable as a grain receival and storage centre for surrounding wheat and sheep country, with significant inland silo capacity…
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania Gladwyne is an unincorporated, affluent suburb of Philadelphia in Montgomery County, known for large residential properties, preserved open space, and a small population with high…
Gland, Aisne: Overview of the Northern French Commune Gland, Aisne Gland is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, economy, and points of local interest…
Glasgow Central station: Scotland's principal railway terminus Glasgow Central station Major railway terminus in Glasgow, Scotland, opened in 1879. A historic transport hub with a distinctive train shed, mixed-level platforms, long-distance and commuter services, and…
Glasgow International Airport (GLA): overview, history, operations Glasgow International Airport Major airport serving Glasgow and western Scotland. Covers location, codes, ownership, facilities, airlines, transport links, history including the 2007 attack, and operational sig…
Glasgow Prestwick Airport: history, operations and significance Glasgow Prestwick Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is a historic Scottish airport near Prestwick serving the Greater Glasgow area, with roles in civil aviation, wartime operations and search-and-resc…
Glasscock County, Texas Glasscock County is a sparsely populated West Texas county. Formed in the late 19th century, its county seat is Garden City. The local economy relies on ranching and oil and natura…
Glemsford, Suffolk — village and civil parish Glemsford Glemsford is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. This article summarizes its setting, governance, history, community and notable features.
Glen Burnie, Maryland: suburban community overview Glen Burnie, Maryland Glen Burnie is an unincorporated suburb of Baltimore in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This article covers its location, character, history, transportation, local services, and not…
Glen Rose, Texas Glen Rose is a small city and the county seat of Somervell County in Texas, known for dinosaur tracks, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, the Paluxy River and a tourism-driven small-town…
Gleneagles Hotel (Torquay) — the hotel that inspired Fawlty Towers Gleneagles Hotel Small seaside hotel in Torquay, Devon, best known as the real-life inspiration for the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers; noted for its eccentric proprietor and its place in British televis…
Glenmore, Wisconsin — Town profile and overview Glenmore, Wisconsin Glenmore is a rural town in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States. This article summarizes its location, character, history, demographics, services and local points of interest.
Glenrowan, Victoria — historic town in north‑east Victoria Glenrowan, Victoria Glenrowan is a small rural town in north‑east Victoria, Australia, best known for the 1880 siege of the Kelly Gang. It lies near the Warby Ranges, close to Wangaratta and the Hume…
Glens Falls, New York Glens Falls is a small upstate city in Warren County, New York, near the Adirondack Park and Lake George. This article covers its location, history, culture, economy, and notable s…
Glenview, Illinois Suburban village in northeastern Cook County, about 14 miles north of Chicago. Overview of location, history, redevelopment of a former naval air station, transportation, parks, sc…
Glion — Swiss mountain village above Montreux Glion Glion is a hillside village above Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for panoramic views, a hospitality school campus and links to Montreux and the Rochers-de-Na…
Global city: definition, characteristics, history, and significance Global city A global city is a major urban center that plays a decisive role in the global economy through finance, corporate headquarters, culture, transport and information networks.
Globe Town, Tower Hamlets — an overview of the East London district Globe Town Globe Town is a residential district in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, east of Bethnal Green. It has a mixed housing stock, a diverse community, and a history linked to Victo…
Glyfada: Athens Riviera district and coastal resort Glyfada Glyfada is a coastal suburb in southern Athens known for beaches, marinas, shopping, nightlife and hotels. A commercial and leisure hub of the Athens Riviera, close to the site of…
Goat Rock Beach (Sonoma Coast, California) Goat Rock Beach Coastal headland and recreational beach at the mouth of the Russian River in Sonoma County; noted for its offshore rock, marine wildlife, strong currents and scenic views.
Golant — village on the Fowey estuary, Cornwall Golant Golant is a small waterside village on the Fowey estuary in Cornwall, England, noted for its parish church of St Sampson, former railway site, Castle Dore Rowing Club and quiet est…
Gold Coast Gold Coast refers to several coastal places and nicknames worldwide: the former British colony now Ghana, the Australian city famed for beaches and tourism, and various affluent U.…
Gold Coast Historic District (Chicago) Historic Gold Coast neighborhood on Chicago's Near North Side, known for late‑19th/early‑20th‑century mansions, affluent residences, and its listing on the National Register of His…
Gold Coast, Queensland: coastal city and holiday region of southeastern Australia Gold Coast, Queensland Coastal region and city in southeast Queensland, Australia, known for long surf beaches, coastal suburbs, theme parks, canals and the Q1 tower. A major tourist and residential cent…
Golden Mountains of Altai — UNESCO World Heritage site in Siberia Golden Mountains of Altai A UNESCO World Heritage area in Russian Siberia that combines high mountains, steppe and taiga, rich altitudinal vegetation, rare wildlife and archaeological landscapes including L…
Golden Valley County, Montana Golden Valley County is a sparsely populated county in central Montana with Ryegate as its county seat; the 2010 U.S. Census recorded 884 residents. It is largely rural, with agric…
Golden, British Columbia — gateway to Kicking Horse Country Golden, British Columbia Golden is a mountain town in southeastern British Columbia known for outdoor recreation, railway history, proximity to national parks and the timber-frame Kicking Horse Pedestrian…
Golders Green (northwest London suburb) Golders Green Suburban district in the London Borough of Barnet noted for its strong Jewish community, parks, a historic crematorium, shopping streets and Northern line connections to central Lo…
Goliad County, Texas — overview, history, and notable features Goliad County, Texas Goliad County is a rural county in southeastern Texas with a small population, historic sites tied to the Texas Revolution, and a landscape of ranches, rivers, and preserved histor…
Goliad, Texas: historic county seat and preserved Texas Revolution site Goliad, Texas Goliad is a small city in southeastern Texas known for Spanish missions, the Presidio La Bahía, and sites from the Texas Revolution. It was the county seat of Goliad County and had…
Goliath (Six Flags Fiesta Texas) — steel inverted roller coaster Goliath (Six Flags Fiesta Texas) Goliath is a steel inverted roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. As a suspended, inverted model it gives riders dangling legs, rapid maneuvers, and inversion el…
Golovin, Alaska: A coastal community on the Seward Peninsula Golovin, Alaska Golovin is a small coastal city on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula. Named for Russian vice‑admiral Vasily Golovnin, it is a subsistence-centered community and a checkpoint on the Iditaro…
Goltry, Oklahoma — Small Town in Northwestern Oklahoma Goltry, Oklahoma Goltry is a small rural town in northwestern Oklahoma, United States. This article outlines its setting, historical roots, community life, economy, and notable aspects.
Gonaïves — Port city and departmental capital in western Haiti Gonaïves Gonaïves is a coastal city in western Haiti, capital of the Artibonite Department. It is an important historical, commercial, and administrative centre on Gonaïve Bay, north of Por…
Good Easter: village and civil parish in Essex, England Good Easter Good Easter is a small rural village and civil parish in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It is known for its parish church, low population and traditional villag…
Gooding County, Idaho Gooding County, located in southern Idaho, is a small agricultural county with the city of Gooding as its seat. Named for Frank R. Gooding, it includes sites such as Hagerman Fossi…
Goodison Park — Everton FC's historic stadium in Liverpool Goodison Park Goodison Park is the long‑time home of Everton FC in Liverpool. A compact, traditional stadium opened in 1892, known for its atmosphere, history of fixtures and plans for a modern…
Goodmayes — suburban district of Ilford in East London Goodmayes Goodmayes is a residential suburb in the London Borough of Redbridge, east of Ilford town centre. It developed around rail transport, has local parks and healthcare facilities and…
Goodnews Bay, Alaska: Remote coastal city and native community Goodnews Bay, Alaska Goodnews Bay is a small city on the southwestern Alaska coast. A remote, primarily Alaska Native community, it is known for subsistence fishing, maritime climate, and limited surfa…
Goodsprings, Nevada Small historic mining community in Clark County, Nevada; known for early 20th‑century mining, the Pioneer Saloon, and a cameo in the video game Fallout: New Vegas.
Googleplex — Google's headquarters in Mountain View Googleplex The Googleplex is Google's principal corporate campus in Mountain View, California, known for expansive office space, employee amenities, campus-style design, phased expansions (in…
Goole — inland port and town in the East Riding of Yorkshire Goole Goole is a purpose-built town and inland port in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, established in the early 19th century and notable for its docks on the River Ouse and freigh…
