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ALBANY

Albany (formerly Frederickstown) is a port and the first town to be founded in Western Australia. The town was founded in 1826 as a British penal colony to prevent French settlement on the west coast.

The Albany is a river in central Canada, flowing 982 km east and north-east to James Bay.

Albany (originally Fort Nassau, later known as Fort Orange) is the capital city of New York state. It is located on the Hudson River in Albany County, New York, USA and was founded in 1624 as 'Fort Nassau' by Dutch immigrants. In 1664 when the English conquered the area the name was changed to Albany in honour of the Duke of Albany. In 1686 Albany was incorporated as a city, and in 1797 became the capital of the state.

Albany is a city in Alameda County, California, USA.
Albany is a village in Green County, Wisconsin, USA.
Albany is a town in Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA.
Albany is a town in Green County, Wisconsin, USA.
Albany is a village in Orleans County, Vermont, USA.
Albany is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, USA.
Albany is a city in Shackelford County, Texas, USA.
Albany is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
Albany is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA.
Albany is a city partly in Benton County and partly in Linn County, Oregon, USA.
Albany is a village in Athens County, Ohio, USA.
Albany is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, USA.
Albany is a township in Harlan County, Nebraska, USA.
Albany is a city in Gentry County, Missouri, USA.
Albany is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.
Albany is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.
Albany is a city in Clinton County, Kentucky, USA.
Albany is a town partly in Delaware County and partly in Randolph County Indiana, USA.
Albany is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, USA.
Albany is a township in Whiteside County, Illinois, USA.
Albany is a city in Dougherty County, Georgia, USA.
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