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Queen Mary's Peak — summit of Tristan da Cunha Queen Mary's Peak Queen Mary's Peak is the 2,062 m volcanic summit of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic, noted for its crater lake, remote location, occasional snow and a recorded 1961 eruption…

Queens (New York City borough) Queens Queens is a borough of New York City and coterminous with Queens County, New York State. Renowned for ethnic diversity, major airports, parks, and neighborhood variety, it is a maj…

Queensbridge Houses, Queens Queensbridge, Queens Queensbridge Houses is a large public housing development in Long Island City, Queens, opened in 1939 and managed by NYCHA. It is widely cited as the largest public housing complex…

Queenstown, New Zealand — resort town on Lake Wakatipu Queenstown, New Zealand Queenstown is a resort town on Lake Wakatipu in Otago, New Zealand, known for mountain scenery, adventure tourism, and a history shaped by the 19th-century gold rush.

Quenemo, Kansas — small city in Osage County on the Marais des Cygnes River Quenemo, Kansas Quenemo is a small city in Osage County, eastern Kansas, situated on the Marais des Cygnes River. It is a rural community with agricultural ties and had 388 residents at the 2010 c…

Quetta: Capital of Balochistan, Pakistan Quetta Quetta is the largest city and provincial capital of Balochistan, Pakistan. A highland trading and administrative center near the Afghan border, it is known for its climate, divers…

Quidenham Quidenham is a small village and civil parish in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England, noted for its rural character, parish community and historic buildings. Population reco…

Quierzy — commune and historic site in northern France Quierzy Quierzy is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, known for its medieval royal palace site and role in early medieval Frankish assemblies.

Quillota Province, Valparaíso Region, Chile Quillota Province Administrative province in central Chile's Valparaíso Region with capital Quillota; notable for its agricultural valleys, transport links and local municipalities.

Quimby, Iowa — small city in Cherokee County Quimby, Iowa Quimby is a small city in Cherokee County in northwestern Iowa, United States. A rural community with agricultural surroundings, local institutions and a typical small‑town civic l…

Quincerot (Yonne) — a rural commune in north‑central France Quincerot, Yonne Quincerot is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, north‑central France, typical for local agriculture, village heritage and municipal administr…

Quincy, California Quincy is a small mountain census-designated place in Plumas County, California. It serves as the county seat and is a local center for government services, outdoor recreation, and…

Quincy, Illinois: Mississippi River city and historic regional center Quincy, Illinois Quincy is a riverfront city in western Illinois known for 19th-century architecture, a role in the Underground Railroad, regional institutions and German-influenced buildings.

Quitman County, Georgia Quitman County is a sparsely populated rural county in western Georgia. County seat Georgetown. Small population (2,513 in 2010), agricultural landscape, and 19th‑century origins;…

Quitman County, Mississippi Quitman County is a small, rural county in the Mississippi Delta region. Its county seat is Marks and the 2010 census recorded 8,223 residents. The county has deep agricultural roo…

Quitman, Arkansas Quitman is a small city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article summarizes its character, history, local features, economy, and where to find official information.

Qunu — rural village in Eastern Cape, South Africa, known for Nelson Mandela Qunu Qunu is a small rural Xhosa village in South Africa's Eastern Cape, best known as the childhood home and burial place of Nelson Mandela and as a site of cultural memory and rural l…

Quogue, New York Quogue is a small incorporated village on the South Fork of Long Island in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. It is primarily residential and seasonal, known for beaches, con…

Quorn, South Australia: town in the Flinders Ranges Quorn, South Australia Quorn is a small South Australian town in the Flinders Ranges, historically a railway junction and now a heritage and tourism centre home to the Pichi Richi Railway and the Flinder…

Qusar District (Azerbaijan) Qusar District Qusar District is an administrative region in northeastern Azerbaijan, bordering the Greater Caucasus and Russia. Known for its Lezgin culture, mountain scenery and growing tourism…

Raasay: island of the Inner Hebrides near Skye Raasay Raasay is a small Inner Hebridean island near Skye, known for its rugged hills (Dùn Caan 444 m), crofting communities, wildlife and cultural attractions. Population about 161 (2017…

Raasiku: small borough and administrative centre in northern Estonia Raasiku Raasiku is a small borough in Harju County, northern Estonia. It serves as the administrative centre of Raasiku Parish and is known for its mix of residential areas, rural surround…

Race track: purpose, design, types and cultural role Race track A race track is a dedicated facility designed for competitive racing of humans, animals, or vehicles. This article explains common designs, surfaces, history, uses and notable vari…

Racibórz — historic city on the Oder in Silesia Racibórz Racibórz is a historic city in southern Poland, located on the Oder River in the Silesian Voivodeship. It is a regional administrative and cultural centre with medieval origins and…

Rackerby, California Rackerby is a small unincorporated rural community and census-designated place in northern California that straddles Butte and Yuba counties, characterized by foothill landscapes,…

Radcliffe, Iowa Radcliffe is a small rural city in central Iowa with agricultural roots, local community institutions, and a history tied to railroad and farm development in the American Midwest.

Ragged Island (Bahamas) Ragged Island Ragged Island is a small, low‑lying island and district in the southern Bahamas, noted for its tiny population, coral geology, vulnerability to hurricanes, and subsistence fishing…

Ragunan Zoo (Ragunan Zoological Park) Ragunan Zoo Ragunan Zoo is a large zoological park in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Indonesia, known for Indonesian wildlife, conservation work, and a mix of parkland and animal exhibits.

Rainham, Kent (Medway town) Rainham, Kent Rainham is a suburb and town in the Medway unitary area of North Kent. Once a village, it is now a largely residential and commuter community with local shops, a railway station an…

Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh Raisen district Raisen district is an administrative district in central India, part of Bhopal Division in Madhya Pradesh. It includes the historic Sanchi complex, agricultural plains, and the tow…

Rajapalaiyam taluk Rajapalaiyam taluk is an administrative division in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, centered on the town of Rajapalaiyam. It combines agricultural hinterlands, small industry…

Rake, Iowa: small incorporated community in northern Iowa Rake, Iowa Rake is a small incorporated city in Iowa, United States. It is a rural Midwestern community with agricultural ties, local institutions, and a history typical of settlement-era tow…

Raleigh, Mississippi Raleigh is a small town and the county seat of Smith County, Mississippi, known for its rural character, county government functions, and role as a local service center. Population…

Ralston, Iowa: small city profile Ralston, Iowa Concise profile of Ralston, a small incorporated city in the U.S. state of Iowa: its setting, characteristics, community life, history outline, and practical notes for visitors or…

Rameswaram: Sacred island town and pilgrimage center in Tamil Nadu Rameswaram Rameswaram is a historic pilgrimage town on Pamban (Pamban) Island in Tamil Nadu, India, famed for the Ramanathaswamy Temple, its holy tirthas, Adam's Bridge associations and coast…

Ramsden Bellhouse — village and civil parish in Rochford District, Essex Ramsden Bellhouse Ramsden Bellhouse is a small village and civil parish in Rochford District, Essex, England, located between Wickford and Billericay. The parish had 730 residents at the 2001 census…

Ramsey County, Minnesota County in eastern Minnesota that contains the state capital Saint Paul; established 1849 and named for Alexander Ramsey. A densely populated, urban county at the heart of the Twin…

Ramsgate: Seaside town in Thanet, Kent Ramsgate Ramsgate is a coastal town in the Thanet district of Kent, England, known for its harbour, marina and tourism- and fishing-led local economy; population around 40,000.

Ramsholt, Suffolk Ramsholt Ramsholt is a very small riverside village and civil parish on the River Deben in Suffolk, England. It features the All Saints parish church, a riverside inn and quiet estuary land…

Rancagua, Chile: regional capital and mining city Rancagua Rancagua is a city in central Chile, capital of the O'Higgins Region. Known for its mining and agricultural hinterland, historic role in independence-era conflicts, and links to Sa…

Rances — European localities sharing the name Rances Rances is the name of two small localities in Europe—one in Switzerland and one in France. This article outlines their geography, likely name origins, local character, and how to t…

Ranch: Definition, Types, History, Practices, and Modern Roles Ranch A ranch is a large agricultural property for grazing and producing livestock. This article covers definitions, regional names, management practices, labor, environmental issues, an…

Rancho del Cielo — Ronald Reagan’s California Ranch and Presidential Retreat Rancho del Cielo Rancho del Cielo is a 688-acre ranch near Santa Barbara, California, known as Ronald Reagan’s private retreat and later preserved for education, interpretation, and limited public…

Ranchy (commune in Calvados, Normandy) Ranchy Ranchy is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, in the historic Basse‑Normandie area. It is typical of Normandy's agricultural landscape and loca…

Randallstown, Maryland Suburban unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, known as a residential suburb of Baltimore with diverse population and community amenit…

Randalstown — town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland Randalstown Randalstown is a historic market town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This entry summarizes its geography, history, landmarks, local life, transport links and notable people, i…

Randlett, Oklahoma — a small town in southwestern Oklahoma Randlett, Oklahoma Randlett is a small rural town in southwestern Oklahoma, United States, known for agriculture, local services, and connections to regional history and community life.

Randolph County, Alabama Rural county on Alabama's central-eastern border, established 1832. Seat Wedowee. 2010 population 22,913. Known for forests, agriculture, and outdoor recreation around Lake Wedowee…