Iowa County, Iowa Iowa County is a largely rural county in the state of Iowa with Marengo as its county seat. It includes the historic Amana Colonies and had 16,355 residents at the 2010 census.
Iowa County, Wisconsin: overview, history, and communities Iowa County, Wisconsin Iowa County is in southwestern Wisconsin. Its county seat is Dodgeville; the area includes historic mining towns, rolling Driftless Area terrain, and is part of the Madison metropo…
Ipoh — Capital of Perak, Malaysia Ipoh Ipoh is the capital of Perak in Malaysia, noted for its limestone hills and cave temples, colonial architecture, tin-mining history, and a lively culinary and cultural scene.
Ipoteşti, Suceava Ipoteşti is a rural commune in Suceava County, northeastern Romania, within the historical region of Bukovina. It is a small agricultural locality with local governance, traditiona…
Ipswich: history, geography, culture and notable facts Ipswich Overview of Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, covering origins, geography, economy, landmarks, transport, sport and notable events from Tudor commerce to modern life.
Ipswich, Queensland Ipswich is a historic city in southeastern Queensland, Australia, known for its large collection of heritage buildings, regional services, and the nearby RAAF Amberley base.
Iqaluit — capital city of Nunavut, Canada Iqaluit Iqaluit (ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ) is the largest community and capital of Nunavut, located on Baffin Island. It is a northern administrative, cultural, and transportation hub with strong Inuit herit…
Iqbal Park (Lahore): history, features and national significance Iqbal Park Public urban park in Lahore, Pakistan, known for the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the Minar-e-Pakistan monument; a site of history, civic events and public recreation.
Iquique — Pacific port city in northern Chile Iquique Iquique is a coastal city in northern Chile, capital of Iquique Province and Tarapacá Region, known for its desert setting, historic nitrate-era heritage, duty-free zone and seasid…
Iquique Province (Tarapacá Region, Chile) Iquique Province Coastal province in northern Chile's Tarapacá Region. Centered on the port city of Iquique, it includes Alto Hospicio and is known for duty‑free trade, desert landscapes, and a min…
Iquitos: Gateway City to the Peruvian Amazon Iquitos Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon, known for its river port, unique roadless access, rubber-boom history and role as a center for rainforest tourism and regional t…
Irámuco (Imurac): community near Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico Irámuco Irámuco (Imurac) is a small rural community 17 km southwest of Acámbaro in Guanajuato, Mexico. It has Purépecha toponymy, an agricultural economy, and local traditions shaped by in…
Irbid — Northern Jordanian city and governorate capital Irbid Irbid is a major city in northern Jordan, the administrative center of Irbid Governorate and a regional hub for education, commerce, and access to nearby archaeological sites.
Ireton, Iowa — small city in Sioux County Ireton, Iowa Ireton is a small city in Sioux County in northwestern Iowa, United States. Overview of its location, development, economy, community life, and local governance.
Irgenhausen — village of Pfäffikon in the Canton of Zurich Irgenhausen Irgenhausen is a small Swiss village in the municipality of Pfäffikon (canton Zurich), noted for its nearby Roman fort remains and rural-residential character close to Lake Pfäffik…
Irion County, Texas Irion County is a sparsely populated county in West Central Texas. Its county seat is Mertzon and the 2010 census recorded 1,599 residents. The county has ranching roots and a rura…
Irissarry — a rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Irissarry Irissarry is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département in southwestern France, part of the French Basque area with rural landscapes, local traditions, and outdoor act…
Iron Range: Minnesota’s Lake Superior iron-mining districts Iron Range A concise overview of the Iron Range: location, geology, history, mining methods, economic and cultural impact, and environmental challenges tied to taconite pellet production.
Iron Ridge, Wisconsin Small village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States, noted for its rural character, community institutions and a population of roughly 1,000 at the 2000 census.
Iron, Aisne — small commune in Aisne, Hauts-de-France (northern France) Iron, Aisne Iron is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, located in the historical Picardy area now part of Hauts-de-France. It is typical of village communes in t…
Irondale, Alabama — history, landmarks, and community overview Irondale, Alabama Irondale is a suburb of Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, known for its ties to the iron industry and as the hometown of author Fannie Flagg and the Irondale Café landmark.
Ironton, Ohio Ironton is a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio River and the county seat of Lawrence County. It had 11,129 residents at the 2010 census and is noted for its iron-industry origins a…
Iroquois County, Illinois Iroquois County is a largely rural county along Illinois’ eastern border with Indiana. The county seat is Watseka; it had a population of 29,718 at the 2010 census and is character…
Iroquois Falls: Northern Ontario mill town on the Abitibi River Iroquois Falls Overview of Iroquois Falls, a small Northern Ontario town on the Abitibi River: location, history as a pulp-and-paper and hydroelectric community, demographics, economy and recreat…
Irvine, North Ayrshire — coastal town and planned new town Irvine, North Ayrshire Irvine is a coastal town in North Ayrshire, Scotland, combining medieval origins, twentieth‑century new town planning, maritime heritage, and modern residential, commercial and lei…
Irving Park (Chicago neighborhood) Irving Park, Chicago Irving Park is a community area on Chicago's Northwest Side known for diverse housing, historic districts, and transit access. It includes Old Irving Park and is named for author W…
Irving, Texas Irving is a city in Dallas County, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Known for Las Colinas, corporate centers and proximity to DFW Airport, it is demographically diver…
Irwin, Idaho Irwin is a small city in the state of Idaho, United States. This article summarizes its setting, characteristics, history, local economy, and recreational significance for resident…
Irwin, Iowa Irwin is a small city in western Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, characteristics, historical development, local economy and community life, and notable fe…
Isabel, Kansas — small city in Barber County Isabel, Kansas Isabel is a small city in Barber County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census it had 90 residents. The community is representative of rural Great Plains towns with an agric…
Isabella County, Michigan — overview, history, and key facts Isabella County, Michigan Isabella County in central Michigan, with Mount Pleasant as county seat. Home to Central Michigan University and Saginaw Chippewa tribal lands; population recorded as 70,311 in the…
Isakhel Tehsil (Mianwali District, Punjab, Pakistan) Isakhel Tehsil Isakhel Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Mianwali District in Punjab, Pakistan. Centered on the town of Isakhel, it comprises 14 union councils and has a mainly rural eco…
Isanti County, Minnesota Isanti County is in east-central Minnesota with Cambridge as its county seat. The 2010 census recorded 37,816 residents. The county combines small towns, lakes, agriculture and rec…
Ischgl: Austrian alpine village and Silvretta Arena ski resort Ischgl Ischgl is an alpine village in Tyrol, Austria, celebrated for the Silvretta Arena cross-border ski area with Samnaun, extensive pistes, vibrant après-ski and year-round mountain to…
Ischigualasto Provincial Park (Valle de la Luna) Ischigualasto Provincial Park Argentinian protected area famed for its lunar badlands, Late Triassic fossils and the Ischigualasto Formation; a UNESCO World Heritage site valued for geology and early dinosaur r…
Ise Province (Ise no kuni) — historical province of Japan Ise Province Ise Province was an old province of central Honshū, corresponding largely to modern Mie Prefecture. It is renowned for the Ise Grand Shrine, pilgrimage culture, coastal economy and…
Isengard Isengard: a name best known from J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth—a fortified stronghold—and also used by several musical acts. This article summarizes its fictional role, history,…
Iseo Iseo primarily denotes a lake and a lakeside town in Lombardy, northern Italy. The name also identifies the lake island Monte Isola and appears in company names. Known for scenic l…
Isère (department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) Isère Isère is a department in eastern France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, named for the Isère river. It combines Alpine mountains, valleys, Grenoble's urban research hub, historic tow…
Iserlohn: city in North Rhine-Westphalia with industrial heritage and lake views Iserlohn Iserlohn is a mid-sized city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its ironworking past, the Seilersee lake, Hohenlimburg Castle and a mix of urban industry and Sauerland c…
Isfahan — historic capital and cultural center in central Iran Isfahan Isfahan (Esfahān) is a major city in central Iran celebrated for its Persian–Islamic architecture, Safavid-era urban plan, historic bridges and bazaars, and a long tradition of art…
Ishikari Province (former province of Hokkaidō, Japan) Ishikari Province Short-lived Meiji-era province on Hokkaidō established in 1869; its territory roughly matches modern Ishikari Subprefecture and includes the Ishikari Plain and Sapporo.
Ishikawa Prefecture Prefecture on Honshū's Sea of Japan coast centered on Kanazawa. Renowned for Kenroku-en garden, traditional crafts (gold leaf, Kutani, Wajima lacquer), the Noto Peninsula, samurai…
Islamabad — Capital city of Pakistan Islamabad Planned federal capital on the Pothohar Plateau, Islamabad is known for the Margalla Hills, government institutions, green public spaces, and a humid subtropical climate.
Islamabad Capital Territory The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is Pakistan’s federal district containing the purpose-built capital, Islamabad. It serves as the seat of national government and includes urba…
Islamabad International Airport Primary international airport serving the Islamabad–Rawalpindi area. Opened in 2018, it replaced the older airport and provides modern passenger, cargo and ground-transport facilit…
Islamgarh (Akhalgarh) — town near Mangla Dam, Mirpur District, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Islamgarh Islamgarh (also called Akhalgarh) is a small town in Chakswari Tehsil, Mirpur District, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, situated close to Mangla Dam. Population was 10,082 in 199…
Island County, Washington Island County, in Puget Sound, Washington, comprises Whidbey and Camano Islands. County seat Coupeville and largest city Oak Harbor reflect maritime history, parks, agriculture and…
