Hong Kong Island: geography, history, and urban significance Hong Kong Island Hong Kong Island is the historic, political and financial core of Hong Kong SAR. This article covers its geography, development, transport, landmarks and cultural and environmental…
Hongshan Forest Zoo (Nanjing) Hongshan Forest Zoo Urban zoo and forest park in Nanjing's Suanwu District. Opened in 1998, it spans about 1026 acres and combines animal exhibits, wooded trails, education and recreation. Visitor det…
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo: overview, animals, conservation and visitor guide Hongshan Zoo Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo is a large urban zoo and forest park in Gulou District, Nanjing, China, home to thousands of animals, conservation programs, and a largely wooded mounta…
Honningsvåg — port town of northern Norway near the North Cape Honningsvåg Honningsvåg is a small northern Norwegian town on Magerøya island, known as a fishing port, Hurtigruten call point and gateway for visitors to the North Cape and Arctic landscapes.
Hood County, Texas Hood County in north-central Texas with county seat Granbury. Population 51,182 (2010). Known for Lake Granbury, a historic town square, recreation and growing residential communit…
Hooker County, Nebraska Rural county in Nebraska's Sandhills region, founded 1889 with county seat Mullen; noted for very low population (736 in 2010), ranching landscape and wide open prairie.
Hope Town (Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands) Hope Town Hope Town is a small Bahamian settlement on Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands, known for its pedestrian main street, colorful architecture and a historic kerosene-lit lighthouse still in op…
Hope, Arkansas — city overview, history, and notable connections Hope, Arkansas Hope, a small city in southwestern Arkansas and the seat of Hempstead County, is known as the birthplace of Bill Clinton and Mike Huckabee and as a regional agricultural and transp…
Hope, Idaho Hope is a small city in Idaho, United States, characterized by a rural setting, ties to regional natural resources, and an economy oriented around outdoor recreation and local serv…
Hopkins County, Kentucky County in western Kentucky with Madisonville as its seat; historically centered on coal mining and agriculture, with community institutions and local government serving roughly 47,…
Hopkins County, Texas County in northeastern Texas centered on Sulphur Springs. Rural and small-city character, with agriculture, manufacturing, and outdoor recreation. Population about 35,000 in 2010;…
Horfield — residential suburb of Bristol, England Horfield Horfield is a mainly residential district north of Bristol city centre, known for its local high street, parks and the Memorial Stadium, home to rugby and football clubs.
Hornchurch — East London suburb in the London Borough of Havering Hornchurch Hornchurch is a suburban town in the London Borough of Havering, east London. It has a long local history, wartime associations, parks, a shopping centre and links to central Londo…
Hörnefors, locality in Umeå Municipality, Västerbotten, Sweden Hörnefors Hörnefors is a small locality in Umeå Municipality, Västerbotten County, Sweden. It had 2,542 inhabitants in 2010 and serves as a local service centre and residential community nea…
Hornell, New York — overview and history Hornell, New York Hornell is a small city in Steuben County, New York, historically a major railroad repair center. The 2010 census recorded 8,563 residents. The city retains a compact downtown and…
Horner's Green — small hamlet in Groton, Babergh, Suffolk, England Horner's Green Horner's Green is a small rural hamlet in the civil parish of Groton, within Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Noted for its agricultural setting and the listed Spout Farmhouse…
Hornsby, New South Wales Hornsby is a residential and commercial centre on Sydney's northern fringe. It serves as a suburban hub and the administrative heart of Hornsby Shire, known for transport links, bu…
Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire Hornsea Hornsea is a coastal town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, known for its seaside resort, Hornsea Mere, pottery heritage and links to offshore wind developments.
Horsforth: town and civil parish in Leeds, West Yorkshire Horsforth Horsforth is a town and civil parish northwest of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It has suburban character, local parks and transport links, and a population of abou…
Horsham: market town and administrative centre in West Sussex, England Horsham Horsham is a historic market town in West Sussex, England, serving as the administrative centre for the Horsham district and known for its markets, green spaces, commuter links and…
Horten — coastal town in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway Horten Horten is a Norwegian coastal town with a strong naval and maritime heritage centered on Karljohansvern. It lies on the Oslofjord and had roughly 25,000 inhabitants in 2007.
Hostel — communal budget lodging for travelers Hostel Budget lodging that rents beds or rooms with shared facilities and social spaces. Hostels offer lower-cost accommodation for backpackers, students, and solo travelers, emphasizing…
Hot Springs County, Wyoming Hot Springs County is a sparsely populated Wyoming county centered on Thermopolis and the geothermal springs of Hot Springs State Park, created in 1911 and known for outdoor recrea…
Hot Springs, Arkansas — historic spa city and national park community Hot Springs, Arkansas Hot Springs is a city in Arkansas known for natural thermal springs, Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park, Oaklawn racing, and a long history as a spa and resort destination.
Hotel: Types, Services, History, and How They Differ from Inns and Motels Hotel An overview of hotels: what they are, common types and amenities, brief history, typical operations and services, and how hotels differ from motels, inns, guest houses and capsule…
Hôtel Ritz Paris: history, features, cuisine and cultural significance Hôtel Ritz Paris Landmark luxury hotel at Place Vendôme in Paris, founded by César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier in 1898; noted for its suites, restaurants, famous guests and role in 20th‑century cult…
Hoting: locality in Strömsund Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden Hoting Hoting is a small Swedish locality in Strömsund Municipality, Jämtland County. Known from medieval border records (1273), it serves as a rural service centre amid forests, lakes an…
Hotot-en-Auge Hotot-en-Auge is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France, typical of the Pays d'Auge with agricultural land, timber-framed architecture an…
Houghton County, Michigan — Copper Country and Lake Superior region Houghton County, Michigan Houghton County is a historic, sparsely populated county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known for copper mining heritage, Michigan Technological University, rugged landscapes and h…
Houghton Estate: affluent Johannesburg suburb with historic homes and notable residents Houghton Estate Houghton Estate is an affluent, predominantly residential suburb of Johannesburg known for large houses, tree-lined streets, a division into Upper and Lower Houghton, and associati…
Houmets (tidal islets of Guernsey) Houmets Houmets are small tidal islets off Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The name derives from a Norman term for islets; several are named and some have a history of quarrying, wildlife…
Houston County, Alabama Houston County, created in 1903 and named for Governor George S. Houston, is Alabama's newest county. Dothan is the county seat and regional hub; agriculture, healthcare and retail…
Houston County, Minnesota: geography, history, and community Houston County, Minnesota Houston County is a rural county in southeastern Minnesota with scenic blufflands, small towns like Caledonia, and a landscape shaped by the Driftless Area and the Mississippi and…
Houston County, Texas A rural county in East Texas named for Sam Houston; county seat Crockett. Known for timber, agriculture and energy; population 23,732 at the 2010 U.S. Census.
Hova (Gullspång Municipality, Sweden) Hova Hova is a small locality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It shares municipal seat duties with Gullspång and serves as a local centre for services, culture, and rural life in the…
Hovmantorp — locality in Lessebo Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden Hovmantorp Hovmantorp is a small Swedish locality in Lessebo Municipality, Kronoberg County, with around 3,000 residents (2010). It lies in the forested Småland region and provides local serv…
Howard County, Indiana Howard County is a county in north-central Indiana with Kokomo as its county seat. Established mid-19th century, it blends manufacturing, agriculture, and regional services; popula…
Howard County, Iowa Howard County is a rural county in northeastern Iowa, with Cresco as its county seat. Its economy centers on agriculture, small towns, and local services; population was 9,566 at t…
Howard County, Missouri Howard County, organized in 1816 and named for Benjamin Howard, lies along the Missouri River in central Missouri. Its county seat is Fayette; the 2010 population was 10,144.
Howell County, Missouri Howell County, in southern Missouri with county seat West Plains, was organized in 1857. Located on the Ozark Plateau, it supports agriculture, timber, regional services, education…
Howland Island: Remote U.S. Pacific Island and Wildlife Refuge Howland Island Small uninhabited coral island in the central Pacific, owned by the United States and managed as a protected wildlife refuge; known for seabird colonies and as the intended destina…
Hoxne — Suffolk village and archaeological type site Hoxne Hoxne is a village in Suffolk, England, renowned for early prehistoric flint finds, the Hoxnian interglacial type site, the Roman Hoxne Hoard and a number of historic buildings and…
Huacho — coastal city and provincial capital in Peru Huacho Huacho is a coastal city in central Peru, capital of the Huaura Province and an administrative center in the Lima Region. It is known for fishing, agriculture, regional commerce an…
Hualien County, Taiwan Hualien County Hualien County is Taiwan's largest county by area, on the island's mountainous eastern coast. It is noted for dramatic landscapes, indigenous cultures, Taroko Gorge, and a tourism-…
Huambo Huambo is a major city on Angola's central plateau; historically called Nova Lisboa, it is a transport and agricultural center and the capital of Huambo Province.
Huambo Province, Angola Huambo Province Central Angolan province on the Bié plateau. Huambo is an agricultural heartland with about 1.9 million people; its capital, also called Huambo, was once the colonial Nova Lisboa.
Huánuco, Peru — city and regional capital Huánuco Huánuco is a city in central Peru, capital of the Huánuco Region. Set in an Andean valley near the Huallaga, it combines highland and lowland influences and acts as a regional admi…
Huaraz: Andean city and gateway to the Cordillera Blanca Huaraz Huaraz is the capital of Peru's Ancash region, an Andean city known for highland landscapes, mountaineering access to the Cordillera Blanca and Huascarán National Park, and a stron…
