Municipalities

Frătăuţii Vechi (commune in Suceava County, Romania) Frătăuţii Vechi Frătăuţii Vechi is a rural commune in Suceava County, northeastern Romania, in the historical region of Bukovina. It is characterized by agricultural life, traditional architecture…

Fraubrunnen: municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton of Bern, Switzerland Fraubrunnen Fraubrunnen is a Swiss municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton Bern. It expanded in 2014 through a merger and combines rural landscape, local services and historical place‑name ori…

Frauenfeld — Capital of Thurgau, Switzerland Frauenfeld Frauenfeld is the administrative centre of the canton of Thurgau in northeastern Switzerland, known for its historic castle, old town, cultural events and good rail and road links…

Frauenkappelen Frauenkappelen is a small Swiss municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district of the canton of Bern. It combines rural landscape, local history tied to a chapel, and…

Fravaux, Aube, France Fravaux Fravaux is a small commune in the Aube department of north-central France, characterized by rural landscape, local administration as a French commune, and typical village landmarks…

Fraxern: Alpine municipality in Feldkirch district, Vorarlberg, Austria Fraxern Fraxern is a small municipality above the Rhine Valley in the Feldkirch district of Vorarlberg, Austria, known for its rural character, forests, orchards and views toward the Alps.

Fréchencourt (Somme) — commune in northern France Fréchencourt Fréchencourt is a small rural commune in the Somme department, historically part of Picardy. It has agricultural roots, local landmarks and lies within easy reach of Amiens and reg…

Frederick, Oklahoma Frederick is a city in southwestern Oklahoma and the county seat of Tillman County, known for its agricultural surroundings, civic institutions, and local community history dating…

Fredericksburg, Iowa Small northeastern Iowa city serving a farming region; known for agricultural economy, community institutions, seasonal events and a quiet residential character.

Fredericksburg, Texas Fredericksburg, Texas, is a historic town in the Texas Hill Country and the seat of Gillespie County. Founded by German immigrants in 1846, it is known for German heritage, winerie…

Fredericksburg, Virginia: history, geography and cultural significance Fredericksburg, Virginia Fredericksburg, an independent city in Virginia on the Rappahannock River, is known for its colonial roots, major Civil War battles, preserved historic district, and modern role as…

Fredericton, New Brunswick — provincial capital and cultural centre Fredericton, New Brunswick Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick in Canada. Located on the Saint John River, it is a centre for government, universities, arts, festivals and riverside recreation.

Frederika, Iowa: small city profile and community overview Frederika, Iowa Frederika is a small city in Bremer County, northeastern Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, characteristics, history, local life, and governance for readers…

Fredonia, Iowa Fredonia is a small community in Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, typical characteristics, historical background, local economy, and notable facts.

Fredonia, Kansas Fredonia is a small city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. It is the county seat and a local center for government, commerce and community life; population was 2,600 at the…

Fredonia, Kentucky Fredonia is a small city in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States, known for its rural character, 2000 census population of 420, and a name tied to a founder's daughter.

Freedom of the City Ceremonial municipal honour historically linked to guild rights; today a symbolic award given to individuals, military units and organisations in many countries.

Freedom, Oklahoma: Overview of a Small Great Plains Town Freedom, Oklahoma Freedom is a small town in northern Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, history, economy, community life, and notable features common to rural towns on th…

Freehold Borough, New Jersey County seat of Monmouth County, New Jersey; a small borough with historic downtown, local government, and a population of 12,052 at the 2010 U.S. Census.

Freehold Township, New Jersey A suburban township in central Monmouth County, New Jersey, known for open spaces, residential neighborhoods, and local parks with ties to the county’s colonial and Revolutionary W…

Freeman Spur, Illinois Freeman Spur is a small incorporated village in Illinois, United States. This article outlines its identity, probable origins, government form, community character, and notable poi…

Freeman, South Dakota Small city in Hutchinson County, southeastern South Dakota. Population 1,306 at the 2010 census; rural service center with late-19th-century origins, agricultural surroundings, and…

Freeport, Florida: overview, geography, history and community Freeport, Florida Freeport, Florida is a small city in Walton County in the Florida Panhandle. This article outlines its location, geography, history, economy, community life and local points of int…

Freeport, Michigan — village in Barry County Freeport, Michigan Freeport is a small incorporated village in Barry County, Michigan. This entry summarizes its location, geography, history, governance, local economy and community life with refere…

Freeport, New York Freeport is an incorporated village on the South Shore of Long Island in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. Known for its waterfront marinas, the Nautical Mile, suburban neighbo…

Freeport, Texas — Gulf Coast port city in Brazoria County Freeport, Texas Freeport is a small Gulf Coast city in Brazoria County, Texas, known for its deepwater port, petrochemical complex and coastal setting within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropo…

Freetown — capital and chief port of Sierra Leone Freetown Freetown is Sierra Leone’s largest city and main Atlantic port, founded by freed enslaved people. This article covers its geography, history, economy, culture and notable features.

Fregiécourt Fregiécourt is a small village and former municipality in the district of Porrentruy, canton of Jura, Switzerland. It merged into the new municipality of La Baroche and is known fo…

Fréhel (Côtes-d'Armor) — coastal commune and headland in Brittany Fréhel, Côtes-d'Armor Fréhel is a coastal commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France, known for the Cap Fréhel headland, its lighthouse, rugged cliffs and importance for coastal tourism…

Freiberg, Saxony: historic mining town and university centre Freiberg, Saxony Freiberg is a Saxon town founded in 1186, long shaped by silver mining in the Ore Mountains. It hosts the historic Bergakademie, mineral collections, preserved medieval architectur…

Freiburg im Breisgau Historic university city on the western edge of the southern Black Forest in southwestern Germany, known for its medieval center, sustainable urban planning and sunny climate.

Freienbach — municipality in Höfe District, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland Freienbach Freienbach is a lakeside municipality in Höfe District, canton of Schwyz. It includes Pfäffikon and Hurden, combines residential areas, commerce and transport links near Lake Zuric…

Freienstein-Teufen Freienstein-Teufen is a municipality in the district of Bülach, canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It comprises historic villages, rural landscapes and heritage sites, with local servi…

Freienwil — municipality in Baden District, Aargau, Switzerland Freienwil Freienwil is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Baden, canton of Aargau. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy, local life and notable f…

Freimettigen — municipality in Bern, Switzerland Freimettigen Freimettigen is a small rural municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, characterized by agricultural land, a village center, and local commu…

Freisen (Saarland) — Municipality in Sankt Wendel District Freisen Freisen is a rural municipality in the district of Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany. It comprises several villages and hamlets and is known for its agricultural landscape, local clu…

Freistadt District (Upper Austria): geography, administration and history Freistadt District Freistadt District is an administrative district in Upper Austria's Mühlviertel region. It comprises 27 municipalities with varied landscape, history, economy and cross‑border link…

Freital, town in Saxony near Dresden Freital Freital is the largest town in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district of Saxony, Germany, located on the Weißeritz river just southwest of Dresden. It has industrial roots a…

Fréjus — Mediterranean commune and seaside resort in Var, France Fréjus Fréjus is a coastal commune in southeastern France's Var department. Founded in Roman times, it is noted for archaeological remains, a cathedral, beaches, a marina and year‑round t…

Fréland — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Fréland Fréland is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the historical region of Alsace near the Vosges and the Munster valley. Rural character, local his…

Fremantle, Western Australia: port city, history and cultural hub Fremantle, Western Australia Fremantle is a historic port city at the mouth of the Swan River near Perth, Western Australia, known for its maritime heritage, colonial architecture, creative scene and markets.

Fremdingen Fremdingen is a municipality in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, Germany. This article summarizes its location, local government, history, economy, points of interest and commun…

Frémicourt — small rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Frémicourt Frémicourt is a small agricultural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, administration, economy and…

Fremont, California — Overview, History, and Community Fremont, California Fremont is a major East Bay city in Alameda County on the edge of Silicon Valley. This article summarizes its location, neighborhoods, history, economy, demographics and transporta…

Fremont, Iowa Fremont is a small city in Iowa, United States. The 2010 census recorded 743 residents, roughly 300 housing units and 208 families. This article outlines its character, history, de…

Fremont, Ohio Fremont is the county seat of Sandusky County, Ohio, notable as the home of Rutherford B. Hayes and for its historic sites, regional institutions, and location near Lake Erie and t…

Frémontiers — commune in the Somme, northern France Frémontiers Frémontiers is a small rural commune in the Somme department of northern France (formerly Picardie). It had about 150 inhabitants in 2012. Agriculture, local administration and reg…

French overseas collectivities (collectivités d'outre-mer) French overseas collectivities Administrative territories of France with special statutes, varying autonomy and legal regimes; includes overseas islands and archipelagos such as French Polynesia and Saint-Pierre…