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Great Smoky Mountains National Park A US national park on the Tennessee–North Carolina border, famed for its Appalachian landscapes, high biodiversity, extensive hiking trails, historic sites, and status as a UNESCO…

Great Strickland Great Strickland is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, noted for its rural setting and historic character. The 2001 census recorded 246 resi…

Great Tey: village and civil parish in Essex, England Great Tey Overview of Great Tey, a rural village and civil parish in Colchester borough, Essex, covering location, character, governance, history, amenities, and notable features.

Great Torrington, Devon Great Torrington Market town and civil parish in Torridge, Devon, England, known for its historic centre, riverside setting on the River Torridge, Civil War history and local markets. Population: 5…

Great Waldingfield: village and parish in Babergh, Suffolk Great Waldingfield Great Waldingfield is a rural village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, with medieval origins and a community focused on agriculture, conservation and l…

Great Yarmouth: English seaside town on the River Yare Great Yarmouth Overview of Great Yarmouth, a coastal town in Norfolk at the mouth of the River Yare, covering geography, history, economy, attractions and notable features.

Great Yeldham: village and civil parish in Essex, England Great Yeldham Great Yeldham is a rural village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, with a recorded population of 1,715 at the 2001 census and a long agricultural and co…

Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Area in New South Wales, Australia, recognised for vast eucalypt ecosystems, sandstone plateaus, rare species such as the Wollemi pine, and longstanding Aboriginal c…

Greater Concepción Metropolitan area surrounding Concepción in Chile's Biobío Region, a regional economic, educational and port hub comprising several neighbouring communes and coastal towns.

Greater Curitiba (Metropolitan Area of Curitiba) Greater Curitiba Metropolitan area surrounding Curitiba, Brazil: overview of municipalities, governance, economy, transport, planning, environment and infrastructure.

Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago A South Side community area of Chicago known for its 19th‑century railroad dispute, predominantly Black population, residential character, and transit links including the CTA Red L…

Greater Nottingham (Nottingham Urban Area) Greater Nottingham Greater Nottingham is the conurbation surrounding Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England. It is a statistical urban area rather than an administrative unit and includes many surrou…

Greater St. Louis metropolitan area Greater St. Louis Overview of the Greater St. Louis region: geography, counties, history, economy, culture and sports, transportation, and distinctive features of the bi-state metropolitan area.

Greater Toronto Area The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is Canada’s largest metropolitan region, centered on Toronto and including surrounding regional municipalities. It is an economic, cultural and trans…

Greater Valparaíso (Gran Valparaíso) Greater Valparaíso Coastal Chilean metropolitan area centered on the port city of Valparaíso and the resort city Viña del Mar; a cultural, economic and transport hub in the Valparaíso Region.

Greater Vancouver Zoo — Aldergrove wildlife park and conservation programs Greater Vancouver Zoo Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove, BC occupies about 49 hectares of habitats showcasing mammals, birds and reptiles, offering visitor amenities alongside education and conservati…

Greektown, Chicago: Halsted Street dining and cultural district Greektown, Chicago Greektown is a dining and cultural neighborhood on Chicago’s Near West Side, centered on Halsted Street between Van Buren and Madison, known for Greek restaurants, nightlife and cu…

Greeley, Iowa — overview of a small Midwestern city Greeley, Iowa Concise encyclopedia entry on Greeley, a small city in northeastern Iowa, covering its setting, character, history, economy, and community life.

Green Island, New York Green Island is a coterminous town–village in Albany County, New York. A small, mostly residential community on an island in the Hudson River region, it had 2,620 residents at the…

Greencastle, Indiana: Overview, History, and Notable Features Greencastle, Indiana Greencastle, the county seat of Putnam County, Indiana, is a small city founded in 1821 and best known for DePauw University, its historic downtown, and location along I‑70 between…

Greene County, Mississippi — overview, history, and local profile Greene County, Mississippi Greene County is a largely rural county in southeastern Mississippi, founded in 1811 and named for General Nathanael Greene. The county seat is Leakesville; population was 14,400 a…

Greene County, Missouri County in southwestern Missouri whose seat is Springfield. Established in 1833 and named for General Nathanael Greene, it is a regional center for education, health care, transport…

Greene County, Tennessee: History, Government, and Demographics Greene County, Tennessee Concise history, government, and demographic profile of Greene County, Tennessee — from its 1783 founding and Greeneville county seat to current population figures and local admini…

Greenock — Port town on the Lower River Clyde Greenock Greenock is a historic Scottish port town on the south bank of the Clyde in Inverclyde, known for its maritime industry, shipbuilding heritage, changing economy and waterfront loca…

Greenville Greenville is a common place name in English-speaking countries, especially the United States. It denotes many towns and cities, often reflecting green landscape or honoring Genera…

Greenville, Delaware: Overview and Local Profile Greenville, Delaware Greenville is an unincorporated, primarily residential community in northern New Castle County, Delaware, north of Wilmington and known for historic estates and proximity to Brandy…

Greenville, Florida: small town in Madison County with musical ties Greenville, Florida Greenville is a small, rural town in Madison County, Florida, known for its agricultural surroundings and association with singer Ray Charles. Population recorded as 837 in the 200…

Greenwich, London: history, landmarks and scientific legacy Greenwich Greenwich is a riverside district in southeast London known for its maritime history, the Royal Observatory and the Greenwich Meridian, royal palaces, and UNESCO cultural heritage.

Greenwich Village Greenwich Village, or The Village, is a largely residential neighborhood in lower Manhattan known for its distinctive street pattern, artistic history, and cultural landmarks.

Greenwich, Kansas Greenwich is an unincorporated rural community in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It is administered at the county level and is part of the wider Wichita-area region, with local life cent…

Greer County, Oklahoma: Overview, History, and Community Greer County, Oklahoma Greer County is a rural county in southwestern Oklahoma with county seat Mangum. It has a small population, agricultural economy, and a 19th-century boundary history involving Texa…

Grenada County, Mississippi County in north-central Mississippi with county seat Grenada. Rural economy, recreation on Grenada Lake, historical links to rail and agriculture. Population 21,906 at the 2010 cen…

Grenfell, New South Wales: regional overview and community profile Grenfell, New South Wales Grenfell is a town in the central west of New South Wales, Australia. A regional service centre in Weddin Shire, it has agricultural roots and local attractions tied to its gold‑ru…

Gresham Street — principal thoroughfare in the City of London Gresham Street Gresham Street is a major street in the City of London named for Thomas Gresham. It links St Martin's Le Grand and St Paul's to Lothbury, passing the Guildhall and forming part of…

Gresham, Nebraska: a concise profile of the rural village Gresham, Nebraska Gresham is a small village in Nebraska, United States. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, governance and significance within rural Great Plains communities.

Gresham, Oregon — City east of Portland in the Portland metropolitan area Gresham, Oregon Gresham is a city east of Portland in Multnomah County, Oregon. A suburban center with transit links, parks, colleges and neighborhoods that provide access to regional recreation a…

Gressy (places in France and Switzerland) Gressy Gressy is the name shared by two small European settlements: a French commune in north‑central France and a smaller locality in French‑speaking Switzerland. Both are rural places w…

Greta, Victoria (rural locality near Benalla) Greta, Victoria Greta is a small rural locality in northeastern Victoria, Australia, administered by the Rural City of Wangaratta and recorded as having 231 residents at the 2006 census.

Greystones — coastal town in County Wicklow, Ireland Greystones Greystones is a seaside town in County Wicklow on Ireland’s east coast, a commuter and visitor destination south of Bray and Dublin with a harbour, promenade, rail links and access…

Griffith Park Large municipal park in Los Angeles covering about 4,210 acres; home to the Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo, trails, and cultural venues, established from a donation by G…

Griggsville, Illinois — Overview, History and Community Profile Griggsville, Illinois Griggsville is a small city in western Illinois. This article summarizes its location, geography, historical development, local economy, community life and distinguishing features.

Grilly — Commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Grilly Grilly is a small French commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, near the Swiss border. It combines rural character with proximity to Geneva and local historical fea…

Grimes County, Texas Grimes County is in east-central Texas, with Anderson as its county seat. Named for Jesse Grimes, it had 26,604 residents at the 2010 census and has a history tied to agriculture a…

Grimsby, Lincolnshire Grimsby Grimsby is a port town on the Humber Estuary in Lincolnshire, England, known for its historic fishing industry, port facilities, and recent regeneration around food processing and…

Grini detention camp Grini was the largest detention and concentration camp in occupied Norway during World War II, used primarily for political prisoners, resistance members and transit to camps abroa…

Grisolles, Aisne — commune in northern France Grisolles, Aisne Grisolles is a small French commune in the Aisne department, formerly in Picardie. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local features and practical informatio…

Grisslehamn: coastal village and ferry port on Sweden's eastern seaboard Grisslehamn Grisslehamn is a small Swedish coastal locality in Norrtälje Municipality, Stockholm County, known for its sea links to Åland, maritime heritage, summer tourism and a tiny year-rou…

Groesbeck, Texas: county seat and small city in Limestone County Groesbeck, Texas Groesbeck is a small city and the county seat of Limestone County, Texas, serving as a local government, cultural, and recreational center near Lake Limestone in east-central Texas…