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Parkes, New South Wales Regional city in central New South Wales, Australia, known for its large radio telescope (“The Dish”), agricultural and mining hinterland, transport links and an annual cultural fe…

Parkhead, Glasgow Parkhead Parkhead is a district in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, known for its industrial past, community identity and as the location of Celtic Park, the stadium of Celtic Football Cl…

Parking lot An area for temporarily parking vehicles, typically marked and surfaced for organized vehicle storage near businesses and public facilities.

Parkland: public green space, landscape type, and ecological zone Parkland Parkland denotes parks and parklands — urban and rural green spaces, designed landscapes, and semi-natural ecological zones. Covers features, history, uses, ecological types, and d…

Parkline, Idaho Parkline is a small census-designated place in the state of Idaho, United States, recognized for statistical purposes and representing a rural residential community with ties to ne…

Parksley, Virginia: small Eastern Shore town with railroad heritage Parksley, Virginia Parksley is a small town on Virginia's Eastern Shore in Accomack County, known for its railroad history, agricultural economy, and the Eastern Shore Railway Museum.

Parliament Heath (Groton, Suffolk) Parliament Heath Parliament Heath is a small rural hamlet in the parish of Groton, Babergh district, Suffolk, England, noted for several listed historic cottages and farmhouses.

Parliament Hill: Canada’s seat of government, architecture and public space Parliament Hill Parliament Hill in Ottawa is the collection of Gothic Revival buildings where Canada's federal legislature meets, notable for the Peace Tower, Library of Parliament, ceremonies, st…

Parlin, New Jersey Parlin is an unincorporated community in central Middlesex County split between Old Bridge Township and Sayreville; recognized by ZIP Code 08859 and identified by local institution…

Parma, Idaho Parma is a small city in southwestern Idaho’s Canyon County, part of the agricultural Treasure Valley and the Boise–Nampa area, known for its rural character, farming economy, and…

Parma, Ohio: suburban city in Cuyahoga County near Cleveland Parma, Ohio Parma is a residential and retail suburb of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It grew from 19th-century farmland into a populous postwar suburb and retains several Cold War and c…

Parmer County, Texas — overview, geography, history and economy Parmer County, Texas Parmer County is a rural county on the Llano Estacado in the Texas Panhandle. It centers on agriculture and small towns, with Farwell as the county seat and a history tied to ranch…

Pärna (village in Hiiumaa, Estonia) Pärna Pärna is a small village on Hiiumaa island in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia. Located in Emmaste Parish, it exemplifies rural Estonian settlements with natural landscapes, local…

Parnell, Iowa: An overview of the small Midwestern city Parnell, Iowa Parnell is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its setting, character, origins, local institutions, economy, and community life.

Pärnu — Estonian coastal city and summer resort Pärnu Pärnu is a coastal city in southwestern Estonia, known as the country's summer capital. It features sandy beaches, spa traditions, a historic centre and a population of about 40,00…

Paros: A Greek Island of the Cyclades Paros Paros is a central Cyclades island in the Aegean Sea known for its white villages, Parian marble, sandy beaches and maritime links to other Cycladic islands.

Paroy-en-Othe — a rural commune in the Yonne department, France Paroy-en-Othe Paroy-en-Othe is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, northern-central France, known for its proximity to the Forest of Othe and traditional co…

Paroy-sur-Tholon — commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Paroy-sur-Tholon Paroy-sur-Tholon is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Rural and historically rooted, it lies on the Tholon stream and is administered as a…

Parque del Buen Retiro (El Retiro) — Madrid's historic public park Parque del Buen Retiro Historic central park in Madrid, created as royal gardens in the 17th century and opened to the public in 1868; renowned for the Crystal Palace, boating lake, rose garden and cultu…

Parramatta: commercial, cultural and historic centre in western Sydney Parramatta Parramatta is a major commercial, cultural and transport hub in western Sydney, Australia, located on the Parramatta River about 23 km west of the Sydney central business district.

Parsons, Kansas Parsons is a city in Labette County in southeastern Kansas. Founded as a railroad town, it serves as a regional commercial and service center and had about 10,500 residents at the…

Partille: town and municipal seat in Västra Götaland, Sweden Partille Partille is a locality east of Gothenburg in Västra Götaland, Sweden. It is the seat of Partille Municipality and known for community facilities, sports clubs, and proximity to the…

Parves — former commune in Ain, France Parves Parves was a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France; in 2016 it merged with Nattages to form the new commune Parves-et-Nattages as part of territorial reform.

Parves-et-Nattages: a commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Parves-et-Nattages Parves-et-Nattages is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France, created on 1 January 2016 by merging the former communes of Parves and Nattages. It is part of Auvergne-Rhô…

Pas-de-Calais Pas-de-Calais is a coastal department in northern France, known for its Channel ports, World War battlefields, industrial history and the narrow strait separating France and Englan…

Pasadena, Texas Pasadena, a city southeast of Houston, Texas, founded in 1893 and known for its petrochemical industry, community festivals, and role in the greater Houston metropolitan area.

Pasargadae: First Capital of the Achaemenid Empire Pasargadae Pasargadae, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE in Fars, Iran, was the earliest capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The site is notable for its royal tomb, palace remai…

Pasay: City in Metro Manila, Philippines Pasay Pasay is a coastal city in Metro Manila, Philippines, known for transport hubs, cultural venues, entertainment districts and commercial development along Roxas Boulevard and Bay Ci…

Pasco County, Florida County on Florida's Gulf Coast north of Tampa Bay. Settled in the 19th century, it mixes suburban growth, agriculture, beaches and parks and includes the county seat Dade City.

Pasco Region (Peru) Pasco Region Highland region in central Peru centered on the mining city of Cerro de Pasco. Known for Andean landscapes, mining economy, indigenous culture and environmental challenges.

Pasco, Washington Pasco is a city on the Columbia River in southeastern Washington. Part of the Tri‑Cities, it is a regional hub for agriculture, river transport, education and a diverse, growing co…

Pasir Ris: residential town and coastal park in eastern Singapore Pasir Ris Pasir Ris is a residential new town and coastal district in eastern Singapore, noted for its parklands, mangroves, family recreation and transport links to Changi and the city.

Pasquotank County, North Carolina Coastal county in northeastern North Carolina centered on Elizabeth City; formed in colonial era, situated on the Pasquotank River and Albemarle Sound with maritime and regional ti…

Pasrur Tehsil — administrative subdivision of Sialkot District, Punjab, Pakistan Pasrur Tehsil Pasrur Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Sialkot District in Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the town of Pasrur. It combines agricultural hinterland, local markets, and link…

Passaic County, New Jersey Passaic County is a densely settled county in northern New Jersey with urban and suburban communities, an industrial history centered on Paterson, and strong commuter ties to the N…

Passendale (Passchendaele) — village and First World War battlefield in West Flanders Passendale Passendale (Passchendaele) is a village in Zonnebeke, West Flanders, Belgium, known for the 1917 Battle of Passchendaele. It is a place of remembrance, cemeteries, a museum and bat…

Passy-en-Valois — commune in Aisne, northern France Passy-en-Valois Passy-en-Valois is a small rural commune in the Aisne department in the historical Picardie area of northern France, known for its agricultural landscape and ties to the historic V…

Passy (Yonne) Passy, Yonne Passy is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, north-central France. It is a rural municipality with local governance, historic roots and ties to regi…

Pastaza Province, Ecuador — Amazonian region centered on Puyo Pastaza Province Pastaza is an eastern Ecuadorian province in the Amazon (Oriente) whose capital is Puyo (founded 12 May 1899). It is known for rainforest, river systems, indigenous communities, bi…

Pataskala, Ohio Pataskala is a small city in central Ohio, part of the Columbus area. This article describes its character, development, community life, and notable local features.

Pathanapuram: town and taluk headquarters in Kollam, Kerala Pathanapuram Pathanapuram is a town in Kollam district, Kerala, India, serving as the administrative centre of Pathanapuram taluk. It is known for its local markets, agricultural surroundings a…

Patmos (Greek island) Patmos Patmos is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea, noted for its religious heritage: the Monastery of Saint John, the Cave of the Apocalypse and its association with the Book of Rev…

Paton, Iowa Paton is a small incorporated city in central Iowa, United States, characterized by a rural setting, local services, and community institutions typical of Midwestern small towns.

Patpong: Bangkok's entertainment and night market and red-light area Patpong Patpong is a central Bangkok entertainment district known for its night market, nightlife venues and adult entertainment. It is a frequent tourist destination and a longstanding pa…

Patras, Greece: port city and regional centre Patras Patras is Greece's third-largest city, a major port on the western Peloponnese, administrative centre of Achaia and a gateway for ferry connections to Italy and western Europe.

Patriata (New Murree) — hill station in Punjab, Pakistan Patriata Patriata, commonly called New Murree, is a hill station in northern Punjab, Pakistan, noted for its forests, chairlift/cable car and cooler climate. It lies about 15 km southeast o…

Pattaya, Thailand: coastal resort city and tourist hub Pattaya Pattaya is a coastal city on the Gulf of Thailand, known for its beaches, tourist infrastructure, cultural sites and nightlife. It lies roughly 165 km southeast of Bangkok in Chonb…

Patterdale (village and civil parish in Cumbria, England) Patterdale Patterdale is a small rural village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, noted as a gateway to Ullswater and the Helvellyn fells and valued for walking, farming, and i…