New York (USA) : The country's largest city. The Dutch who colonised it called it New Amsterdam (1625). In 1644, Britain captured it and renamed New York after the king's brother, Duke of York. Largest American port.

Nagpur (India) : City on Nag river in Maharashtra. Dr. Ambedkar and 2 lakh followers embraced Buddhism here.

Nauru (Western Pacific) : World's smallest republic, 21 sq km. Known for Phosphate deposits. Independent in 1968.

Nepal : The only official Hindu kingdom in the world. Mt Everest is located near capital Kathmandu.

Niagara (USA) : Niagara falls on the US - Canada border.