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Pacific Junction, Iowa Small city in Mills County, Iowa, established around a railroad junction. Known for its rail history, agricultural setting near the Missouri River valley, and severe flood damage i…

Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles) — neighborhood overview and history Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles Pacific Palisades is a coastal neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles, California, known for ocean views, the Santa Monica Mountains setting, residential character, parks, tra…

Packwood, Iowa — small Midwestern city overview Packwood, Iowa Packwood is a small incorporated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its role, typical history, community features, economy, and distinctions for readers seekin…

Pacy-sur-Armançon — commune on the Armançon in Yonne, France Pacy-sur-Armançon Pacy-sur-Armançon is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Burgundy (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), named for the Armançon river and noted for traditional agriculture and loc…

Padangbai: ferry port, beaches and small-town Bali destination Padangbai Padangbai is a small eastern Bali town and ferry port serving Lombok, the Gili Islands and the Lesser Sundas, known for quiet beaches, dive access and a relaxed local atmosphere.

Paddington, London Paddington Paddington is a central London district in the City of Westminster, notable for its major railway terminus, waterside redevelopment and cultural links such as Paddington Bear.

Paden, Oklahoma Paden is a small incorporated town in Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, typical features of small Oklahoma towns, history context, economy, and communit…

Padern (Aude) — small commune in Occitanie, southern France Padern Padern is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. Known for its hilltop castle ruins, walking routes and proximity to the Corbières hills, it ha…

Padstow: Cornish port town, harbour and May Day 'Obby 'Oss festival Padstow Padstow is a small port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, at the mouth of the River Camel. Noted for its fishing harbour, May Day 'Obby 'Oss ceremony, seafood culture and fe…

Padua — historic city in Veneto, Italy Padua Padua (Padova) is a historic Italian city near Venice, celebrated for its medieval university, rich artistic heritage, and landmarks such as the Scrovegni Chapel and Basilica of Sa…

Page County, Iowa Rural county in southwestern Iowa with county seat Clarinda. Population was 15,932 in 2010. Economy centers on agriculture, small towns, local government and community life.

Pago Pago, American Samoa: harbor town and territorial center Pago Pago, American Samoa Pago Pago is a principal town in American Samoa known for its deep natural harbor, cultural ties to Samoa, and role as a territorial center and port.

Pahalgam Pahalgam is a scenic hill town in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India, known for alpine meadows, the Lidder River, trekking routes and as a base for the Amarnath pilg…

Paharganj (Pahar Ganj) — Central Delhi neighborhood and market Pahar Ganj Paharganj is a crowded, historic neighborhood in central Delhi near New Delhi Railway Station, known for budget hotels, the Main Bazaar, lively street markets and a long history as…

Pahau River (North Canterbury, New Zealand) Pahau River A tributary of the Hurunui River in northern Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, the Pahau (or Pahu) River flows from the Tekoa Range past Culverden and through a narrow valley…

Pahrump, Nevada Unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada, located in Pahrump Valley west of Las Vegas; known for rapid growth, desert climate, wineries, casinos, and proximity to public lands and…

Paignton Zoo — history, animals and conservation in Devon Paignton Zoo Paignton Zoo, opened in 1923 in Devon, England, is a long-established zoological garden and conservation centre known for its breeding programmes, education work and diverse animal…

Pailharès — commune in Ardèche, southern France Pailharès Pailharès is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, notable for its hill country setting, local agriculture, and traditional village features within th…

Pailin Province, Cambodia Pailin province Pailin is a small Cambodian province on the northern edge of the Cardamom Mountains near the Thai border, known for its gem-mining history, recent administrative status, and mixed…

Pailly, Yonne: Rural commune in Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, central France Pailly, Yonne Pailly, a rural commune in Yonne, Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté in central France. Overview of its location, local government led by a mayor and council, and its role within the departme…

Paimpol: Historic Breton harbour town on the English Channel Paimpol Paimpol, a historic harbour town in Brittany on the English Channel, combines a stone-built centre, enduring fishing traditions and coastal access to islands, markets and boat trip…

Painesville, Ohio Painesville is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States, situated along the Grand River. It serves as a local government and commercial center with historic and recreational feat…

Paint Rock, Texas Paint Rock is a small town in central Texas, the county seat of Concho County, noted for its Native American pictographs on a riverside bluff and its role as a rural community cent…

Pairi Daiza: Zoo and Botanical Garden in Hainaut, Belgium Pairi Daiza Pairi Daiza is a privately owned zoo and extensive botanical garden in Brugelette, Hainaut, Belgium, spanning about 55 hectares and home to roughly 5,000 animals in themed cultural…

Paisley, Renfrewshire Paisley is a large town in Renfrewshire, Scotland, known for its textile heritage, the Paisley pattern, Paisley Abbey and St Mirren F.C. It lies close to Glasgow and has historic a…

Paissy: a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France Paissy Paissy is a small rural commune in the historic Picardy region, located in the Aisne department in northern France. The article describes its setting, administration, history and l…

Pakdasht County, Tehran Province — overview, geography and development Pakdasht County Pakdasht County in Tehran Province, Iran: an overview of its location, administration, geography, economy, transport links, and notable features.

Pakistanis People from Pakistan or of Pakistani origin: a diverse, multilingual population shaped by regional history, religions, and a global diaspora.

Pakpattan (Pakpattan Sharif) Pakpattan Pakpattan, a city and the capital of Pakpattan District in Punjab, Pakistan, is renowned for the shrine of the Sufi saint Baba Farid and serves as a regional market and cultural ce…

Pakpattan Tehsil: administrative seat, Sufi heritage, and local life Pakpattan Tehsil Pakpattan Tehsil is the administrative center of Pakpattan District in Punjab, Pakistan, known for the shrine of Sufi saint Baba Farid and its agricultural economy, educational ins…

Palace of Placentia A former English royal palace in Greenwich on the River Thames, birthplace of Elizabeth I, later demolished and replaced by the Queen's House and the Royal Hospital for Seamen.

Palacios, Texas: Gulf Coast city overview, history, and features Palacios, Texas Palacios, Texas, a coastal city in Matagorda County on the Gulf of Mexico, known for commercial fishing, coastal recreation, community events, and a history shaped by maritime indu…

Palacode taluk Palacode taluk is an administrative subdivision of Dharmapuri district in Tamil Nadu, centered on the town of Palacode. It encompasses rural villages, agricultural land, local mark…

Palaja — commune near Carcassonne in Aude, Occitanie Palaja Palaja is a small commune next to Carcassonne in the Aude department, Occitanie, southern France. Known for lakeside recreation and a residential community, it had 2,357 inhabitant…

Palandri Tehsil Palandri Tehsil is an administrative subdivision centered on the town of Palandri in Sudhnoti District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, known for its hilly landscape, local markets and cul…

Palashi (Plassey) — village on the Bhagirathi and site of the 1757 battle Palashi Palashi (anglicised Plassey) is a village in Nadia district, West Bengal, India, best known as the site of the 1757 Battle of Plassey which paved the way for British political cont…

Palatine Hill One of Rome’s oldest and most central hills, Palatine Hill contains mythic origins, imperial residences and extensive archaeological remains overlooking the Roman Forum.

Palatine, Illinois — northwest Chicago suburb Palatine, Illinois Palatine is a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois, northwest of Chicago. It is a commuter community with parks, schools, a community college campus and a historic downtown. P…

Palau (Republic of Palau) Palau Palau is a small Micronesian island republic in the western Pacific, known for its marine biodiversity, Compact of Free Association with the United States, and cultural heritage of…

Palawan (Philippines) Palawan Palawan is a long, biodiverse Philippine province in the MIMAROPA region, known for limestone karsts, coral reefs, UNESCO sites and a mix of indigenous cultures, tourism and conser…

Palembang: capital and historic port city of South Sumatra Palembang Palembang is an Indonesian city on the Musi River in southern Sumatra. A former Srivijaya centre, today it is the capital of South Sumatra province, a regional transport hub and cu…

Palermo, California — small rural community in Butte County Palermo, California Palermo is a census-designated place in Butte County, California. This article describes its location, character, history, economy, climate and local services.

Palestine, Arkansas Palestine, Arkansas is a small rural community in the United States. This article summarizes its character, local institutions, likely origins, economy and distinctions from the Mi…

Palézieux: village in Vaud, Switzerland, part of Oron since 2012 Palézieux Palézieux is a French-speaking village in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. A former municipality, it merged into Oron in 2012. It combines a historic centre with a station area and…

Palikir — Capital of the Federated States of Micronesia Palikir Palikir is the national capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, located on Pohnpei island. It is a small inland administrative center with government offices, tropical clima…

Pâlis — former commune in Aube, France Pâlis Pâlis was a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France. It was merged into the new commune Aix-Villemaur-Pâlis on 1 January 2016 and is part of the broader…

Pall Mall: London street of clubs and history Pall Mall Pall Mall is a central London street in the City of Westminster, known for its 17th‑century name from the game pall‑mall, its clubhouses and proximity to The Mall and Trafalgar Squ…

Palm Beach County, Florida Coastal county in southeastern Florida: established 1909, home to West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, with diverse economy, extensive coastline and part of the South Flo…