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Perranzabuloe: coastal parish and historic settlement in Cornwall Perranzabuloe Perranzabuloe is a coastal civil parish and hamlet in Cornwall, England, known for its association with Saint Piran, sand-dune buried church ruins, and the seaside resort of Perran…

Perreux, Yonne — former commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Perreux, Yonne Perreux is a small former commune in the Yonne department of north-central France. It was merged into the commune nouvelle Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye on 1 January 2016.

Perrex (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Perrex Perrex is a small French commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, local life and…

Perrigny (Yonne) — commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Perrigny, Yonne Perrigny is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, central France. It has a rural character, local heritage, and links to nearby Auxerre and the region…

Perry County, Alabama Perry County is a rural county in west‑central Alabama, founded in 1819 and named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. The county seat is Marion; 2010 population: 10,591.

Perry County, Arkansas Perry County is a small, rural county in central Arkansas. Founded in 1840 and named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, its county seat is Perryville and the 2010 population was 10…

Perry County, Illinois: overview, history, geography, and notable features Perry County, Illinois Perry County is a rural county in southern Illinois with a history of agriculture and mining, a small population, and county seat Pinckneyville. This article summarizes its origin,…

Perry County, Indiana Perry County is a rural county in southwest Indiana along the Ohio River. It has historic river towns, rolling hills, a mixed agricultural and industrial economy, and Tell City as…

Perry County, Kentucky — overview, history, geography, and culture Perry County, Kentucky Perry County is in eastern Kentucky. Formed in 1820 and named for Oliver Hazard Perry, its seat is Hazard. The county has Appalachian terrain and a history tied to coal, timber, an…

Perry County, Mississippi Perry County is a largely rural county in southeastern Mississippi. Its county seat is New Augusta. The economy centers on forestry and agriculture, with outdoor recreation and sma…

Perry County, Missouri County in southeastern Missouri with a rural economy, historic towns, and Perryville as its county seat. Population recorded as 18,971 in the 2010 census.

Perry County, Ohio: overview, history, and communities Perry County, Ohio Perry County is a rural county in southeastern Ohio with New Lexington as its seat. The article summarizes geography, history, population trends, communities and notable features.

Perry County, Pennsylvania: overview, history, and notable features Perry County, Pennsylvania County in central Pennsylvania, established in 1820 with New Bloomfield as the county seat; rural landscape, historic sites, and ties to the Harrisburg–Carlisle region.

Perry, Iowa: Overview, geography, economy, and community Perry, Iowa Perry is a small city in Dallas County, Iowa, on the North Raccoon River. This article covers its location, demographic snapshot, local economy including a pork plant, history, and…

Perry, Oklahoma — county seat and regional community in north-central Oklahoma Perry, Oklahoma Perry is a city in north-central Oklahoma and the county seat of Noble County. Founded during the Cherokee Outlet openings, it serves as a local government, commerce, and cultural…

Perryville, Arkansas Perryville is a small city in central Arkansas and the county seat of Perry County. This article summarizes its geography, history, government, economy, culture, and notable local…

Perryville, Kentucky — history, geography, and community Perryville, Kentucky Perryville is a small city in Boyle County, Kentucky, known for the 1862 Battle of Perryville and a preserved battlefield site that attracts visitors and commemorates Civil War his…

Pershing County, Nevada Pershing County is a sparsely populated county in northern Nevada with county seat Lovelock. Noted for ranching, mining history, archaeological sites such as Lovelock Cave, and wid…

Persia, Iowa Persia is a small city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, historical background, geography, economy and community features.

Perth — Places sharing the name (Scotland, Australia, Canada) Perth Overview of the principal places called Perth, their origins, distinguishing features and contemporary roles in Scotland, Australia, Tasmania and Ontario.

Perth, Scotland — The Fair City on the River Tay Perth, Scotland Perth is a historic Scottish city on the River Tay, administrative centre of Perth and Kinross, known for Scone Palace, a medieval past, cultural venues, and the football club St J…

Perth, Western Australia: overview, history, geography and notable features Perth, Western Australia Perth is the capital of Western Australia, a coastal city on the Swan River known for beaches, parks, and a distinct history as a major Australian urban center in the country's wes…

Peru, Illinois — city in the Illinois River Valley Peru, Illinois Peru, a small city in LaSalle County in north-central Illinois, lies on the Illinois River and forms a closely linked community with nearby LaSalle. It has industrial roots, riverf…

Perur taluk (Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu) Perur taluk Perur taluk is an administrative subdivision in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India, centered on the historic neighbourhood of Perur and created by the state government in 2013.

Pescara, Italy — Adriatic coastal city and historic motor-racing venue Pescara Pescara, an Adriatic city in Abruzzo and the province's main urban center (pop. ~123,400), known for its historic public-road racing circuit — host of the 1957 Pescara Grand Prix a…

Peshawar — historic capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar Peshawar is a major Pakistani city, administrative capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and an ancient trade and cultural center with a diverse economy and layered history.

Peshkopi Peshkopi is a small administrative and regional centre in northeastern Albania, capital of Dibër District and Dibër County. It lies near the Black Drin, close to the North Macedoni…

Pesse, Drenthe (village in the Netherlands) Pesse Pesse is a small village in Drenthe, Netherlands, best known for the Pesse canoe—an early wooden boat associated with Mesolithic Europe and exhibited in regional collections.

Petah Tikva Petah Tikva is a city in Israel's Central District east of Tel Aviv, founded in 1878 as a pioneering agricultural settlement. Today it is a major industrial, high‑tech and medical…

Petco Park Petco Park is the downtown San Diego ballpark that has served as the home of the San Diego Padres since 2004, known for its brick façade, integrated historic building, and mixed-us…

Peterborough, England: overview, history, and features Peterborough Peterborough is a cathedral city in the East of England on the River Nene, noted for its medieval cathedral, long history from prehistoric times, Victorian industries and modern tr…

Peterborough, Ontario Peterborough is a mid-sized city in Ontario, Canada, situated on the Otonabee River; known for its industrial roots, Trent–Severn Waterway landmarks, universities, and cultural ins…

Peterhead — town at the easternmost point of mainland Scotland Peterhead Peterhead is a coastal town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, known for its large harbour, fishing heritage, offshore support role and local nicknames such as The Blue Toon and Bloomogga…

Peterhof: Russian palace ensemble and town on the Gulf of Finland Peterhof Peterhof is a historic town near Saint Petersburg known for its palaces, cascading fountains and parks built for Peter the Great; its ensemble is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Peterlee: a post‑war new town in County Durham, England Peterlee Peterlee is a planned new town in County Durham, North East England, created after WWII to house coal-mining families; known for modernist design, the Apollo Pavilion, and post-ind…

Petersburg Borough, Alaska Petersburg Borough is a small Southeast Alaska borough incorporated in 2013. Centered on the town of Petersburg, it has a fishing-based economy and was formed by reassigning territ…

Petersburg Census Area, Alaska A former U.S. Census statistical area in Southeast Alaska within the Unorganized Borough, centered on the fishing community of Petersburg and defined for population and administrat…

Petersburg, Alaska: Island town of fishing and Norwegian heritage Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg is a small Southeast Alaska community on Mitkof Island, noted for its commercial fishing, maritime access, Norwegian roots, and surrounding temperate rainforest and wate…

Petersburg, Illinois Petersburg, Illinois is a small central Illinois city and the county seat of Menard County, known for its historic ties to Abraham Lincoln, nearby New Salem, and a mixed economy of…

Petersfield, Hampshire — a historic market town in the South Downs Petersfield, Hampshire Petersfield is a market town in Hampshire, England, near the West Sussex border. Set within the South Downs National Park, it is known for its market square, parish church and open…

Peterson, Iowa: A concise guide to the small Midwestern city Peterson, Iowa Peterson is a small incorporated city in the state of Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its character, local institutions, historical context, and role within rural Midw…

Petham, Kent: rural village near Canterbury Petham Petham is a small rural village and civil parish in Kent, England, known for its historic buildings, parish life and proximity to Canterbury about five miles away.

Petiville, Calvados — commune in Normandy, France Petiville, Calvados Petiville is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. This article outlines its setting, administrative status, landscape, historical context and regional…

Petorca Province Petorca Province is one of the provinces of Chile's Valparaíso Region, with La Ligua as its capital and a landscape shaped by coastal towns, inland valleys, agriculture, and water…

Petra: the rock-cut capital of the Nabataeans Petra Petra is an ancient archaeological city in southern Jordan, famed for its rock-cut architecture and hydraulic engineering. Once the Nabataean capital, it is a UNESCO World Heritage…

Petrópolis — the Imperial Mountain City in Rio de Janeiro State Petrópolis Petrópolis is a historic mountain city in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, known for its 19th-century imperial heritage, cooler climate, preserved architecture and nearby natural park…

Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is in west-central Missouri with Sedalia as its county seat. It combines agricultural plains, a small urban center, and cultural ties to the Missouri State Fair and r…

Pettistree: a small Suffolk village and civil parish Pettistree Pettistree is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, known for its rural character, small population and location in the former Suffolk Coastal district of East Angl…