Glossary F

The travel glossary. Letter F +++ Popular Articles: 'Fort', 'Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions', 'Food'

Deutsch: Befestigung / Español: Fortificación / Français: Fortification / Italiano: Fortificazione
A Fort or other fortifications are military constructions and buildings designed for defense in warfare and military bases. Humans have constructed defensive works for many thousands of years, in a variety of increasingly complex designs. The term is derived from the Latin fortis ("strong") and facere ("to make"). From very early history to modern times, walls have been a necessity for many cities.

Fort Albert is a major city in Canada.

This city is on position 433 (571, 337) in our monthly survey.

Fort Albert-Airport is an airport in Fort Albert/Canada with the Airport Code YFA

This airport is on position 676 (948, 1228) in our monthly Top100 of World Airports

French: Fort et jardins de Shalimar à Lahore
The Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore is a World Heritage site in Pakistan defined by the UNESCO in 1981 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing Location.
It is on position 685 (915, 369) in our monthly survey..

Fort de France is a major city in Martinique.

This city is on position 987 (795, 338) in our monthly survey.

Fort de France-Airport is an airport in Fort de France/Martinique with the Airport Code FDF

This airport is on position 406 (244, 699) in our monthly Top100 of World Airports

Fort Dodge, IA is a major city in USA.

This city is on position 632 (639, 614) in our monthly survey.

Fort Dodge, IA-Airport is an airport in Fort Dodge, IA/USA with the Airport Code FOD

This airport is on position 757 (679, 1230) in our monthly Top100 of World Airports