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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 1028 (1002, 1088) in our monthly survey.

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

This airport is on position 754 (1026, 1573) 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 159 (136, 621) in our monthly survey..

Fort de France is a major city in Martinique.

This city is on position 281 (329, 1408) 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 334 (156, 1766) in our monthly Top100 of World Airports

Fort Dodge, IA is a major city in USA.

This city is on position 475 (718, 1409) 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 454 (238, 1574) in our monthly Top100 of World Airports