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Haeundae: Beach and Urban District in Busan, South Korea Haeundae Haeundae is a prominent seaside neighborhood in Busan, South Korea, known for its long sandy beach, Dongbaek Island, Centum City, BEXCO and major seasonal events including New Year…

Hagmore Green — hamlet in Boxford, Babergh, Suffolk Hagmore Green Hagmore Green is a small rural hamlet in the civil parish of Boxford, within the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. It is a cluster of dwellings set in the agricultural landscap…

Hahnville, Louisiana Hahnville is an unincorporated community and the parish seat of St. Charles Parish in southeastern Louisiana, serving as a local government center along the Mississippi River.

Haifa: Port City on Mount Carmel in Northern Israel Haifa Haifa is a major Israeli city on the northern Mediterranean coast, known for its deep-water port, industrial and high-tech sectors, mixed population, and the terraced Bahá'í Garden…

Hailey, Idaho Hailey is a city in central Idaho’s Wood River Valley, the county seat of Blaine County. It is known for outdoor recreation, proximity to Sun Valley, a mountain climate, and a hist…

Hajigabul District Hajigabul District is an administrative raion of Azerbaijan centered on the town of Hajigabul; it includes 31 settlements and features the Pirsaat River valley, lake and steppe lan…

Hala, Sindh: town of crafts, bazaars and regional culture Hala, Sindh Hala is a historic town in the Sindh province of Pakistan, known for its traditional handicrafts, bustling bazaars, Sufi-influenced culture and role as a local trade and agricultur…

Halawa, Hawaii — neighborhood, valley, and community in Honolulu County Halawa, Hawaii Halawa is a community and valley on the island of Oʻahu in Honolulu County, notable for Aloha Stadium, proximity to Pearl Harbor, and culturally significant valley sites affected b…

Haldreka — village on Hiiumaa, Estonia Haldreka Haldreka is a small rural village on Hiiumaa island in northwestern Estonia, traditionally part of Emmaste Parish. It exemplifies island landscapes, local agriculture, and Hiiumaa'…

Hale County, Texas Hale County is a rural county on the High Plains of Texas. The county seat and largest city is Plainview. The area has an agricultural economy and a history tied to settlement of t…

Halesworth, Suffolk — market town on the A144 in eastern England Halesworth Halesworth is a historic market town in East Suffolk, England. It lies on the A144 and is served by the East Suffolk railway line. The town has a compact centre, local services, an…

Halewood: town in Knowsley, Merseyside Halewood Halewood is a suburban town on Liverpool’s southeastern edge, in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley. It balances residential neighbourhoods, green spaces and industry and was his…

Halifax Halifax is a place name and institutional name applied to a major Canadian port city, an English town, and various organizations. The demonym for Halifax (Nova Scotia) is Haligonia…

Halifax County, North Carolina County in northeastern North Carolina; historic site of the Halifax Resolves, with rural communities, Roanoke Rapids economic center, and heritage tourism. Population was 54,691 at…

Halifax, West Yorkshire A historic market town in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, known for its textile legacy, Victorian architecture, the Piece Hall and Dean Clough, and its position near the Pennines and r…

Hall County, Nebraska Hall County, in central Nebraska with county seat Grand Island, was founded in 1858. As of the 2010 census it had 58,607 residents. The county is a regional center for agriculture,…

Hall County, Texas Hall County is a small, rural county in northern Texas with its county seat in Memphis. It had 3,353 residents at the 2010 census and is characterized by agriculture, low populatio…

Hällevik — coastal locality in Sölvesborg Municipality, Blekinge County, Sweden Hällevik Hällevik is a small coastal locality in Sölvesborg Municipality, Blekinge County, southern Sweden. It has a harbour, a history tied to fishing, and had 813 inhabitants in 2010.

Halling, Kent — village on the North Downs and the River Medway Halling, Kent Halling is a village in northern Kent, England, set on the North Downs beside the River Medway. It comprises Lower, Upper and North Halling and has a local railway station and rura…

Hallstatt — lakeside Alpine village and archaeological type-site in Austria Hallstatt Historic lakeside village in Austria's Salzkammergut, noted for ancient salt mining, the Hallstatt archaeological culture, Alpine scenery, and a tourism-driven economy.

Halstead, Essex Halstead Halstead is a town and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. At the 2001 census it had a population of 11,053; it is a local centre for services and community l…

Hamada (Shimane) — port city on the Sea of Japan Hamada, Shimane Hamada (浜田市, Hamada-shi) is a coastal city in Shimane Prefecture on Honshū, Japan. Historically a regional port, it grew through mergers in 2005 and today combines fishing, trade,…

Hamashahr (Homashahr) — city in Sepidan County, Fars Province, Iran Hamashahr Hamashahr (Homashahr) is the administrative center of Homaijan District in Sepidan County, Fars Province, Iran, known as a small highland town with local agriculture and ties to ne…

Hamburg (disambiguation) Primary: the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany. Also applies to towns in several countries, breeds, culinary terms, ships, companies, and surnames associated with the nam…

Hamel, Illinois Hamel is a small village in Madison County, Illinois, part of the Greater St. Louis area. It is a residential and agricultural community with local services, schools, and historica…

Hamilton County, Florida A rural county in northern Florida with Jasper as its county seat; small population, agricultural and forestry economy, and outdoor recreation near the Suwannee region.

Hamilton County, Illinois Hamilton County, in southern Illinois, is a small rural county founded in 1821 with county seat McLeansboro. It had 8,457 residents at the 2010 census and is noted for agriculture…

Hamilton County, Indiana A suburban county north of Indianapolis, Hamilton County (seat Noblesville) is known for rapid growth, high incomes, strong schools, and cultural attractions such as Conner Prairie…

Hamilton County, Kansas A rural county in southwestern Kansas, named for Alexander Hamilton; seat and largest city Syracuse. Low population, agricultural economy, and history tied to 19th-century settleme…

Hamilton County, Nebraska Hamilton County is a rural county in central Nebraska, founded in 1867 with county seat Aurora. The 2010 census recorded 9,124 residents. Agriculture, small towns and local service…

Hamilton County, New York A sparsely populated county in the Adirondacks of upstate New York, named for Alexander Hamilton; known for extensive state lands, outdoor recreation, small towns and a seasonal to…

Hamilton County, Ohio County in southwestern Ohio containing Cincinnati. A regional economic and cultural center along the Ohio River; population about 802,374 at the 2010 census and seat in Cincinnati.

Hamilton Parish, Bermuda One of Bermuda's nine historic parishes on the northeast coast, home to Flatts Village and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo; originally named Bedford Parish and later renamed f…

Hamlet (settlement) Hamlet (place) A hamlet is a very small human settlement, typically smaller than a village and often clustered around a single economic activity. Forms and administrative status vary by country a…

Hammersmith (London district) Hammersmith Hammersmith is a busy urban district in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in west London, known for its riverside location, transport hub, theatres and mixture of commer…

Hampden County, Massachusetts County in western Massachusetts centered on Springfield; summary of geography, history, economy, culture, major municipalities, and notable facts.

Hampden Park: Scotland’s National Football Stadium in Glasgow Hampden Park Hampden Park is Scotland’s national stadium in Glasgow, home to Queen’s Park FC and the Scottish national team, and a venue for major sporting events, concerts, and historic matche…

Hampstead: London district known for Heath, culture and affluent residential character Hampstead Hampstead is a historic and affluent district in northwest London, celebrated for Hampstead Heath, a rich cultural scene, notable residents and distinctive Georgian and Victorian a…

Hampstead Heath Large, historic open space in north London managed by the City of London; known for ponds, woodlands, views from Parliament Hill, and varied recreational and conservation uses.

Hampton Hampton is an English place-name and surname found worldwide: it denotes towns, neighborhoods, institutions (Hampton Court, Hampton University) and the famous Long Island resort ar…

Hampton County, South Carolina — overview, history and communities Hampton County, South Carolina Hampton County is a rural county in southwestern South Carolina. This article summarizes its location, history, economy, communities and notable facts, including the county seat of…

Hampton National Cemetery (Hampton, Virginia) Hampton National Cemetery A United States National Cemetery in Hampton, Virginia, occupying 27.1 acres with two nearby sections. Established in the Civil War era, it contains thousands of interments and is…

Hanalei, Hawaii: coastal village on Kauai’s North Shore Hanalei, Hawaii Hanalei is a small coastal community on Kauai, known for Hanalei Bay, a strong native Hawaiian heritage, taro cultivation, and a tight-knit arts and tourist economy.

Hanamachi: the traditional Japanese “flower towns” of geisha culture Hanamachi Hanamachi are Japanese districts where geisha and related arts developed, historically linked with courtesans, tea houses and performance traditions. Today they survive mainly in K…

Hanaskog — locality in Östra Göinge, Skåne, Sweden Hanaskog Hanaskog is a small Swedish locality in Östra Göinge Municipality, Skåne County. As of 2010 it had 1,251 inhabitants and functions as a local service and residential center in nort…

Hancock County, Illinois County in western Illinois along the Mississippi River. Rural and agricultural, founded in 1825 and named for John Hancock; county seat Carthage; includes historic towns such as Na…

Hancock County, Indiana: Overview, History, and Local Features Hancock County, Indiana Hancock County is in central Indiana with seat Greenfield. Founded in 1828 and named for John Hancock, it is part of the Indianapolis metro area and had 70,002 residents at the 201…

Hancock County, Kentucky Hancock County is a small, rural county in northwestern Kentucky along the Ohio River. Established in 1829, its county seat is Hawesville. The county has agricultural roots and a r…