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Petworth (West Sussex) — market town and historic parish Petworth Petworth is a small market town and civil parish in West Sussex, England, noted for Petworth House and Park, a long market tradition, historic buildings and a lively local arts and…

Pevensey: village, castle and historic landing in East Sussex Pevensey Pevensey is a village and civil parish on the Sussex coast known for its Roman fort, medieval castle and as William the Conqueror’s 1066 landing site; notable for coastal marshes a…

Pewee Valley, Kentucky Pewee Valley is a small historic city in Oldham County, Kentucky, near Louisville, noted for its preserved residential architecture, village atmosphere, and a locally recognized hi…

Peyraud (Ardèche) — overview of the French commune Peyraud Peyraud is a small commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in southern France. This article outlines its location, governance, landscape, economy, history and vis…

Peyrieu — a commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Peyrieu Peyrieu is a French commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This article summarizes its geography, history, local economy, administration and points of interest.

Peyto Lake — glacial lake in Banff National Park Peyto Lake Peyto Lake is a vivid turquoise glacial lake in Banff National Park, Canada, famed for its rock‑flour color, wolf‑head outline, accessible viewpoint and popularity with photographe…

Peyzieux-sur-Saône Peyzieux-sur-Saône is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy a…

Pezé-le-Robert: a commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Pezé-le-Robert Pezé-le-Robert is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and communal…

Phalkot — Union Council in Abbottabad District Phalkot Phalkot is a rural union council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It comprises several villages, has a predominantly Awan and Dhund Abbasi population, and feat…

Pharaoh's Island (River Thames) Pharaoh's Island A small island in the River Thames in Surrey, England. An example of a Thames 'ait', it has local ecological, recreational, and historical interest and should not be confused with…

Phelps County, Missouri Phelps County is a central Missouri county centered on the city of Rolla. It combines Ozark landscapes, a regional university, and transportation links along I‑44 and U.S. 63; popu…

Phelps County, Nebraska Phelps County is a largely rural county in south-central Nebraska, founded in 1873 with Holdrege as its county seat. Its economy is centered on agriculture and community services a…

Phetchabun Province, Thailand Phetchabun Phetchabun is a north‑central Thai province of varied landscapes: fertile river plains, forested highlands and protected national parks. It is known for cool highland retreats, sea…

Phetchabun Province, Thailand Phetchabun province Phetchabun is a mountainous province in northern Thailand known for its highland scenery, national parks, agriculture and seasonal tourism. The capital city is Phetchabun.

Phetchaburi province, Thailand Phetchaburi province Phetchaburi is a coastal province in western Thailand known for historic hilltop palaces, seaside resorts, Kaeng Krachan National Park, agricultural produce and distinctive local s…

Phewa Lake (Phewa Tal): Pokhara’s lake and cultural landmark Phewa Lake Phewa Lake (Phewa Tal) is a large freshwater lake beside Pokhara, Nepal, known for its central Barahi temple, mountain reflections, boating and tourism, and its ecological and cult…

Philadelphia: Overview, History, Landmarks and Civic Profile Philadelphia Philadelphia, nicknamed Philly, is Pennsylvania's largest city and a major U.S. cultural, historical, and economic center with rich colonial history and iconic landmarks.

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Philadelphia County is Pennsylvania’s most populous county, coterminous with the city of Philadelphia; established in 1682 by William Penn, it remains a compact, historically impor…

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Philadelphia International Airport Major commercial airport serving Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley; history from Hog Island training field to a modern regional hub with passenger, cargo, and transit connection…

Philadelphia, Mississippi County seat of Neshoba County in eastern Mississippi, known for the Neshoba County Fair and its role in the 1964 civil rights struggle; population about 7,477 in 2010.

Philadelphia, Tennessee (Loudon County) Philadelphia, Tennessee Overview of Philadelphia, a small community in Loudon County, Tennessee: location, history, demographics, local character, economy, services and regional context.

Philip, South Dakota Philip is a small rural town and the county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota. It functions as a local service center for surrounding farms and ranches and had 779 residents at t…

Philipsburg, Montana Small historic town in western Montana; county seat of Granite County known for its mining heritage, restored downtown, outdoor recreation and visitor sapphire mining experiences.

Phillips County, Arkansas County in the Arkansas Delta along the Mississippi River. Established 1820, county seat Helena-West Helena; known for riverine landscape, agricultural history, Civil War sites, and…

Phillips County, Colorado Phillips County is a rural county on Colorado's High Plains. As of the 2010 census it had 4,442 residents; the county seat is Holyoke. The economy centers on agriculture and small-…

Phillips County, Kansas Rural county in north-central Kansas with county seat Phillipsburg. Predominantly agricultural, low population density, established in the 19th century and centered on small towns…

Phillips County, Montana — geography, history, and local profile Phillips County, Montana Phillips County in northeastern Montana borders Saskatchewan and the Missouri River. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, communities, and notable features.

Phillips, Wisconsin — small city in Price County Phillips, Wisconsin Phillips is a small city in Price County, Wisconsin, known for its forested surroundings, outdoor recreation, and local community services serving the region's residents and visito…

Philmont Scout Ranch A large high-adventure base owned by the Boy Scouts of America near Cimarron, New Mexico, known for backcountry treks, conservation work, historic donor legacy, and the mascot Pedr…

Philmont, New York: Village profile and history Philmont, New York Philmont is a small incorporated village in Columbia County, New York. This article covers its location, character, historical development, local institutions, and notable features…

PhinDeli Town Buford, Wyoming Tiny unincorporated community on Interstate 80 in Albany County, Wyoming, rebranded in 2013 as PhinDeli Town Buford; known for a single resident, a roadside store and as a novelty…

Phitsanulok Province, Thailand Phitsanulok province Phitsanulok is a historic province in lower northern Thailand, centered on the city of Phitsanulok along the Nan River. It is known for temples, national parks, agricultural produc…

Phoenix Islands — remote atolls of Kiribati Phoenix Islands A central Pacific group of eight atolls and two submerged reefs that belong to Kiribati, noted for its isolation, rich marine ecosystems and the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIP…

Phoenix Park — large walled urban park in Dublin Phoenix Park Phoenix Park (Páirc an Fhionnuisce) is a vast walled public park in Dublin, noted for open grassland, a wild fallow deer herd, Dublin Zoo and the presidential residence.

Phoenix — Neighborhood in Edison, New Jersey Phoenix, Edison, New Jersey Phoenix is a residential neighborhood in Edison Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, known for its suburban character, local services, and connection to the larger Edison commun…

Phoenix (Sayreville, New Jersey) Phoenix, Sayreville, New Jersey Phoenix is a neighborhood in the borough of Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, located near the Raritan River. It has residential streets, local businesses and an industrial…

Phoksundo Lake: high‑altitude freshwater lake in Nepal Phoksundo Lake Phoksundo Lake is a high‑altitude freshwater lake in northwestern Nepal, notable for its striking turquoise water, cultural significance, and location inside Shey Phoksundo Nationa…

Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park A UNESCO World Heritage site in Quảng Bình, Vietnam, known for extensive karst limestone, hundreds of caves and grottoes, underground rivers, and rich tropical biodiversity.

Phulpur, Prayagraj — town and historic parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh Phulpur, Allahabad Phulpur is a town in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is best known as the Lok Sabha constituency that elected Jawaharlal Nehru and for its mixed a…

Phulra — former minor princely state in Hazara, now in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Phulra Phulra was a small princely polity in British India and later Pakistan, located in Hazara. Merged into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1950, it is today a town and union council in Mansehra…

Piacé — small commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Piacé Piacé is a rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. This article summarizes its location, governance, landscape, local life and link…

Pianosa: a flat island of Tuscany, its landscape, history and legacy Pianosa Pianosa is a low-lying island in Italy’s Tuscan Archipelago known for its flat terrain, former high-security prison, protected marine environment and a literary mention in Catch-22…

Piatt County, Illinois Piatt County is a small, largely agricultural county in central Illinois. Its county seat is Monticello; the 2010 U.S. census recorded 16,729 residents. The county features small t…

Piauí (state of Brazil) Piauí Piauí is a northeastern state of Brazil with a varied landscape from semi-arid interior to a short Atlantic coast, known for Teresina, the Parnaíba Delta and the prehistoric rock a…

Pica, Chile: Oasis town in the Atacama Desert Pica, Chile Pica is an oasis town in Chile's Tarapacá Region, noted for its distinctive limón de Pica, a warm thermal spring, colonial‑era architecture and a small agricultural and tourism eco…

Picabo, Idaho — small unincorporated community in Blaine County Picabo, Idaho Picabo is a small unincorporated community in Blaine County, Idaho, noted for its rural setting, agricultural roots, outdoor access and its connection to Olympic skier Picabo Stree…

Piccadilly: central London avenue, history, landmarks and cultural role Piccadilly Piccadilly is a principal thoroughfare in central London linking Hyde Park Corner to Piccadilly Circus, known for landmark shops, hotels, galleries and its role in the city's socia…

Piccadilly Circus: central junction and public space in London's West End Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction and public space in London's West End, noted for its illuminated advertising, the Shaftesbury Memorial fountain (commonly called Eros) a…