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Hillside Lake, New York — hamlet and census-designated place in Dutchess County Hillside Lake, New York Hillside Lake is a small hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, centered on a freshwater lake and known as a residential and rec…

Hilo, Hawaii: Island county seat, culture, and coastal community Hilo, Hawaii Hilo is the largest community on the island of Hawaiʻi and the county seat of Hawaiʻi County. Known for abundant rainfall, proximity to Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, the university, cul…

Hinckley, Leicestershire: overview, history and notable features Hinckley Hinckley is a market and industrial town in southwest Leicestershire, England, known for its hosiery heritage, manufacturing base and proximity to Bosworth battlefield and regional…

Hinsdale County, Colorado — remote mountain county and Lake City seat Hinsdale County, Colorado Hinsdale County is a sparsely populated, mountainous county in Colorado known for high-elevation wilderness, a mining-era past, outdoor recreation, and the small county seat of Lak…

Hippolytushoef — village on Wieringen, North Holland Hippolytushoef Hippolytushoef is the principal village of the former island Wieringen in North Holland, Netherlands. It has about 4,400 residents and is part of the Hollands Kroon municipality.

Hirosaki — Castle town and apple center of Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki Hirosaki is a city in western Aomori Prefecture on Honshu, Japan, known for its historic castle, extensive cherry-blossom park, apple production and distinctive local festivals and…

Hiroshima Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture, on western Honshu in Japan’s Chūgoku region, is known for its coastal islands, industrial economy, Miyajima shrine, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial commemora…

Hirson: commune in the Aisne department of northern France Hirson Hirson is a town in the Aisne department of the former Picardie region in northern France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, development, economy and local features.

Hitachi Province (Hitachi no Kuni) Hitachi Province Former Japanese province corresponding to much of modern Ibaraki Prefecture; known for its coastal plains, Mito Domain, Kashima Shrine, and its role under the ritsuryō and feudal s…

Hitcham, Suffolk: village and civil parish in Babergh Hitcham, Suffolk Hitcham is a small rural village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. It has historic roots, a predominantly agricultural setting, and local governance wit…

Hitchin: historic market town in Hertfordshire, England Hitchin Hitchin is a historic market town in Hertfordshire, England, near the A1. It has a long history, a market centre, notable architecture, green spaces along the River Hiz, and good t…

HM Prison Pentridge — Pentridge Prison, Coburg, Victoria HM Prison Pentridge Former Melbourne prison established in 1850 in Coburg, Victoria. Closed in 1997. Noted for bluestone construction, its divisional layout, contested redevelopment and place in Austr…

HM Prison Wakefield High-security Category A men's prison in Wakefield, England, established in the 16th century; holds some of the most dangerous offenders and is managed by His Majesty's Prison Serv…

Hobe Sound, Florida — Community, Geography, and Local Highlights Hobe Sound, Florida Hobe Sound is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Martin County on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Known for beaches, wildlife areas, and outdoor recreation; popul…

Hoboken (district of Antwerp) Hoboken Hoboken is a southern district of the city of Antwerp in Flanders, Belgium, with a largely residential character, local commerce, and ties to the Port of Antwerp and the Scheldt ri…

Hockey Hall of Fame — Toronto museum and hall honoring hockey history Hockey Hall of Fame The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto is a museum and hall of fame celebrating the sport's players, builders and officials, housing exhibits, trophies and multimedia displays about ho…

Hockley County, Texas Hockley County is a rural county on the South Plains of Texas centered on the county seat Levelland. Named for George W. Hockley, its economy is rooted in agriculture, energy and s…

Hōei (Hoei): Japanese era, 1707 earthquake and eruption, and other uses Hoei Hōei (Hoei) primarily denotes a Japanese era (1704–1711). The name is tied to the great 1707 Hōei earthquake and Mount Fuji's Hōei eruption; it also appears as a romanization or mo…

Höfe District, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland Höfe District Höfe District in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, is a small lakeside district with three municipalities, notable for its affluent communities, finance sector, and commuter links…

Hoff — village and civil parish in Cumbria Hoff Hoff is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, noted for its rural character and small population recorded at 189 in 2001.

Hogenakkal Falls Hogenakkal Falls — a scenic cascade on the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu, India, noted for its dramatic gorges, ancient carbonatite rocks, coracle rides, medicinal baths, and regional…

Högsjö — locality in Vingåker Municipality, Södermanland, Sweden Högsjö Högsjö is a small Swedish locality in Vingåker Municipality, Södermanland County. It had 713 inhabitants in 2010 and lies within the mixed agricultural and forested landscape of so…

Hohe Warte Stadium: historic sports ground in Vienna's Döbling district Hohe Warte Stadium Hohe Warte Stadium is a century-old sports ground in Vienna's Döbling district, home to First Vienna FC 1894 and used by the Vienna Vikings; notable for its hillside setting and lo…

Hohhot — capital of Inner Mongolia Hohhot Hohhot (Huhehot) is the administrative, cultural and economic center of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China, known for its Mongol–Han heritage, museums, temples…

Hoke County, North Carolina Hoke County is a county in southeastern North Carolina, with Raeford as its county seat. Created in 1911, it combines rural landscapes, military and agricultural connections, and a…

Hōki Province (ancient Japanese province) Hōki Province Former province of Japan in what is now western Tottori Prefecture on Honshū. Centered near Kurayoshi and Yonago, it had coastal ports, mountain interiors and a distinct feudal his…

Hokkaidō: Japan’s northernmost main island Hokkaidō Hokkaidō is Japan's northernmost main island and prefecture, known for cold winters, volcanic landscapes, large-scale agriculture, rich Ainu heritage, and year‑round outdoor touris…

Hokkaidō Prefecture — Japan's northernmost island prefecture Hokkaidō Prefecture Hokkaidō is Japan's northernmost and largest prefecture by area, noted for cold winters, national parks, Ainu heritage, agriculture, seafood and Sapporo as its capital and cultural…

Holborn — Central London district and its main thoroughfare Holborn Holborn is a Central London area and principal east–west street, known for its legal institutions, Victorian engineering, mixed commercial uses and transport links across borough b…

Holguín Province, Cuba: geography, history, economy and culture Holguín Province Holguín Province in eastern Cuba is a large, forested region with over one million residents. It includes major cities such as Holguín, Banes and Moa, and is known for mining, agri…

Hollesley, Suffolk Hollesley Hollesley is a village and civil parish on the southern Sandlings Peninsula in Suffolk, England, known for coastal heathland, rural character and Hollesley Bay prison. Population r…

Holly Beach, Louisiana Holly Beach is an unincorporated Gulf Coast community in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, known as the “Cajun Riviera” for its beachfront camps, crabbing, and resilience to repeated hurr…

Hollywood Boulevard Major thoroughfare in Hollywood, California, known for historic theaters, the Walk of Fame, tourist attractions and its role in the city's cultural and commercial life.

Holme St Cuthbert: village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria Holme St Cuthbert Holme St Cuthbert is a small rural village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria, England, known for agricultural land, coastal proximity to the Solway area and a recorded populat…

Holmes County, Florida Holmes County is a small, rural county in the Florida Panhandle with a low population, a largely agricultural economy, and Bonifay as its county seat.

Holmes County, Mississippi: Overview and Context Holmes County, Mississippi Holmes County is a rural county in central Mississippi with Lexington as its county seat. Known for its Delta landscape, agricultural economy, and rich cultural history, it had 19,…

Holmes County, Ohio Holmes County is a largely rural county in east-central Ohio, known for its sizable Amish community, agricultural economy, small towns such as Millersburg, and tourism tied to Ohio…

Holmsund Holmsund is a coastal locality in Umeå Municipality, Västerbotten County, Sweden, known for its port serving Umeå and a mixed history of industry, ferry traffic and seaside communi…

Holt County, Missouri Holt County is a rural county in northwestern Missouri on the Missouri River. Its county seat is Oregon. The county had 4,912 residents in 2010 and is characterized by agriculture,…

Holt County, Nebraska Holt County is a rural county in north-central Nebraska, founded in 1876 with county seat O'Neill. It had 10,435 residents at the 2010 census and is characterized by agricultural a…

Holy Cross Cemetery (North Arlington, New Jersey) Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington Roman Catholic cemetery in North Arlington, New Jersey, established in 1915 and operated by the Archdiocese of Newark; site of more than 250,000 interments and a regional center fo…

Holy Land Region of the Levant revered by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; centered on Jerusalem and surrounding sites, with long religious, cultural, archaeological, and political signific…

Homberg Homberg is a German toponym and surname found across central Europe, typically applied to towns, districts and families and often indicating a settlement on or near a prominent hil…

Homeless shelter — purpose, services, types, and social role Homeless shelter A homeless shelter offers temporary accommodation and basic services for people without housing, ranging from emergency refuge to transitional support that connects individuals to…

Homs: Syrian city on the Orontes, historical Emesa and regional center Homs Homs (Arabic: حمص) is a major city in west-central Syria on the Orontes River, historically Emesa. It is the administrative capital of Homs Governorate, with universities, historic…

Honda Center — Anaheim multipurpose arena for sports and entertainment Honda Center Indoor arena in Anaheim, California, opened in 1993; long-time home of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks and a regional venue for concerts, wrestling, arena football and large public events.

Hong Kong: overview, divisions, history and contemporary role Hong Kong Hong Kong is a densely populated Special Administrative Region of China, a major global financial center and port with a distinct legal status, complex history, and diverse culture…

Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok) Hong Kong International Airport Major aviation hub serving Hong Kong, built on reclaimed land at Chek Lap Kok; a leading international passenger and cargo airport, hub for local carriers and linked by advanced su…