Hartest: English village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk Hartest Hartest is a small rural village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. The 2001 census recorded 427 residents. The village is noted for its historic buildin…
Hartford Hartford — capital city of Connecticut, historic New England center on the Connecticut River, known for its insurance industry, cultural institutions, and colonial-era origins.
Hartlepool: coastal town in County Durham, England Hartlepool Hartlepool is a North Sea port town in County Durham, England, with a long maritime history, Victorian-era expansion, museums, local industry legacy and distinctive local stories a…
Hartley, Kent Hartley is a village in Kent, England, about 6 miles south of Gravesend and Dartford. Once a small rural settlement, it has grown with modern housing while retaining woods, farms a…
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport Major international airport serving Atlanta, Georgia; a long-standing global leader in passenger traffic and airline connectivity, and the principal hub for Delta Air Lines.
Hartwick, Iowa Hartwick is a small incorporated city in central Iowa, United States, known for its rural setting and modest population. This article summarizes its location, history, community, a…
Harvard, Illinois Harvard is a small city in northern Illinois, United States. It developed as a 19th‑century railroad and agricultural center and today blends small‑town industry, festivals, and co…
Harvard, Nebraska — Small city in Clay County Harvard, Nebraska Harvard is a small city in Clay County, Nebraska, United States. Population 1,013 at the 2010 census. A local agricultural service center with community institutions, schools, and…
Harwich, Essex: historic port town and maritime centre Harwich Harwich is a coastal port town in Essex, England, near the A120. The 2011 census recorded 17,684 residents. It is noted for maritime history, coastal defences, ferry links and Geor…
Hasan Abdal: historic town and pilgrimage site in northern Punjab, Pakistan Hasan Abdal Hasan Abdal is a historic town in northern Punjab, Pakistan, best known for the Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib. It lies on the Grand Trunk Road near Islamabad–Rawalpindi and attracts pil…
Hashima (Gunkanjima) — abandoned coal island off Nagasaki Hashima Hashima, commonly called Gunkanjima or Battleship Island, is a small abandoned Japanese island known for its dense concrete ruins, coal-mining history, UNESCO recognition and conte…
Hasilpur Tehsil, Bahawalpur District, Punjab, Pakistan Hasilpur Tehsil Hasilpur Tehsil is an administrative subdivision centered on the city of Hasilpur in Bahawalpur District, eastern Punjab, Pakistan; an agricultural market near the Sutlej River and…
Haskell County, Kansas Haskell County (county code HS) is a rural county in Kansas. Population 4,256 at the 2010 census. County seat and largest city: Sublette. Primarily agricultural with low population…
Haskell County, Texas Haskell County is a sparsely populated county in north-central Texas. Its county seat is Haskell; the 2010 population was 5,899. The area is primarily agricultural with a history t…
Hasketon: English village and civil parish in Suffolk Hasketon Hasketon is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, known for its parish church of St Andrew and rural setting near Woodbridge and Ipswich.
Hasparren Hasparren (Basque: Hazparne) is a commune and market town in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, located in the French Basque Country with a mix of rural ec…
Hasselt Hasselt is the capital of Limburg province in Flanders, Belgium, known for its jenever tradition, a notable Japanese garden, a fashion museum, Hasselt University and a compact hist…
Hässleholm — town and municipal seat in Skåne, Sweden Hässleholm Hässleholm is a Swedish town in Skåne that developed around a 19th‑century railway junction. It serves as the seat of Hässleholm Municipality and functions as a regional service, t…
Hassocks: village profile, history and local features Hassocks Hassocks is a large village in West Sussex, England, known for its railway history, proximity to the South Downs and a mix of commuter and rural character.
Hastings, East Sussex — coastal town and borough centre Hastings Hastings is a historic coastal town in East Sussex, England, known for its medieval origins, fishing traditions, seaside attractions and association with the 1066 Norman invasion.
Hatfield Broad Oak: village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex Hatfield Broad Oak Hatfield Broad Oak, a village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, covers local governance, demographics and rural community life; consult Uttlesford Council and national census…
Hatfield Chase – low-lying fenland in South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire Hatfield Chase Hatfield Chase is a historically marshy lowland on the border of South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, England, known for 17th-century drainage works by Cornelius Vermuyden and o…
Hatfield Peverel, Essex Hatfield Peverel Hatfield Peverel is a village and civil parish in Braintree district, Essex, England, with medieval roots, local amenities, a railway station and a 2001 population of 4,384.
Hatfield, Herefordshire Hatfield is a small rural village in north Herefordshire, noted for its Norman-era church, caravan site and location on the Herefordshire Trail near Leominster and Hereford.
Hathras — city and district headquarters in Uttar Pradesh, India Hathras Hathras is a city in northern India serving as the administrative centre of Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh. It lies within Aligarh Division and was formed from neighbouring dist…
Hathras district — overview, geography, history and economy Hathras district Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh, India, is part of Aligarh division. This article outlines its location, administrative setup, geography, history, economy, culture and transport…
Hatteras, North Carolina Hatteras is an unincorporated community on Hatteras Island in Dare County, North Carolina — a small Outer Banks settlement known for fishing, ferries, and vulnerability to storms a…
Hätzingen — village in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland Hätzingen Hätzingen is a small village in the Linth valley of the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it merged with Diesbach into Luchsingen in 2004 and lat…
Haucourt (Pas-de-Calais) — commune in northern France Haucourt, Pas-de-Calais Haucourt is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. Rural in character, it has local agricultural activity, historical sites and links to regional admin…
Haunted house A haunted house is a dwelling reputed to host supernatural phenomena. This article covers typical features, origins, cultural roles, scientific explanations and how haunted houses…
Haute-Avesnes Haute-Avesnes is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its agricultural landscape, village heritage, and proximity to larger towns in…
Haute-Kotto (prefecture of the Central African Republic) Haute-Kotto Haute-Kotto is the largest prefecture of the Central African Republic, in the country's eastern region. Its capital is Bria; the area is known for its rivers, natural resources and…
Haute-Vienne Haute-Vienne is a department in west-central France, part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, named for the Vienne River. It includes Limoges, a center of porcelain, and rural plateaus, forests…
Haution — commune in the Aisne department of northern France Haution Haution is a small commune in the Aisne department in northern France, historically part of Picardy and now within Hauts-de-France. Rural landscape, local administration, and regio…
Havant: Hampshire market town between Portsmouth and Chichester Havant Havant is a historic market town in Hampshire, England, situated between Portsmouth and Chichester. It has a medieval core, commuter links, local industry and nearby coastal and na…
Havelian, Pakistan Havelian Havelian is a city in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, serving as a regional transport and commercial centre and a railway junction connecting the Hazara region with northe…
Havre Boucher, Antigonish County community in Nova Scotia Havre Boucher Havre Boucher is a small coastal community in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, known for its sheltered harbour, maritime heritage, and rural Acadian and Scottish cultural influences…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: Volcanoes, Ecology, and Cultural Heritage Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park National park on Hawaiʻi Island protecting Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, with volcanic landscapes, unique ecosystems, and cultural sites. UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve.
Hawaii: geography, history, culture, and significance Hawaii Overview of Hawaii: the U.S. island state in Oceania, its geography, volcanic origins, history from kingdom to statehood, culture, economy, and notable facts.
Hawaii (island) — the Big Island of Hawaiʻi Hawaii (island) Hawaii (the Big Island) is the largest island in the U.S. state of Hawaii. An island of overlapping shield volcanoes, it hosts active volcanism, diverse climates, unique ecosystems…
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Hawes — village and civil parish in Richmondshire, North Yorkshire Hawes Hawes is a village and civil parish in Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England. It is a market and tourist centre in the Yorkshire Dales, noted for Wensleydale cheese, scenic roads…
Hawker, South Australia Hawker is a small town in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia that serves as a regional service centre and gateway for tourists. It was named for pastoralist and politician Geor…
Hawkeye, Iowa — small city in Fayette County Hawkeye, Iowa Hawkeye is a small incorporated city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. It serves as a local service center for surrounding agricultural areas and retains a rural Midwestern c…
Hay River (Northwest Territories): Regional hub on Great Slave Lake Hay River, Northwest Territories Hay River, on Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories, is a regional service and transport hub supporting nearby communities with government services, logistics, tourism and…
Hayden Lake, Idaho Hayden Lake is a small lakeside city and freshwater lake in northern Idaho, noted for recreation, residential communities, and its role in the Coeur d'Alene region.
Hayes, Bromley — village area in the London Borough of Bromley Hayes, Bromley Hayes is a residential locality in the London Borough of Bromley that retains village character. This article outlines its location, history, landmarks, transport and community lif…
Hayle: Cornish town, estuary and industrial heritage Hayle Hayle is a coastal town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, at the mouth of the River Hayle on St Ives Bay. It combines industrial archaeology, an important estuary and ongoing…
