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Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey) Red Bull Arena (Harrison) Soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, New Jersey; home to New York Red Bulls and NJ/NY Gotham FC. Opened 2010, known for close sightlines, covered seating, suites, and passionate su…

Red Chute, Louisiana Red Chute is a residential census-designated place in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, near Bossier City and Shreveport. It is primarily suburban, with local schools, parks, and commuter…

Red Hook (village), New York Red Hook is a small incorporated village in the town of Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York, known for its historic center, local businesses, and connections to the Hudson Valley c…

Red Hook, New York — town in Dutchess County Red Hook, New York Red Hook is a town in Dutchess County, New York, noted for its Hudson Valley setting, Bard College campus, rural character, historic villages and arts and cultural life.

Red Lake County, Minnesota A small, rural county in northwestern Minnesota centered on Red Lake Falls; noted for agricultural landscapes, low population density, outdoor recreation, and local community life.

Red Level, Alabama Red Level is a small incorporated town in southern Alabama, known for its rural character, local commerce, and community institutions serving a surrounding agricultural region.

Red Oak, Iowa: overview, history, and local features Red Oak, Iowa Red Oak is the county seat in Montgomery County, Iowa. This article summarizes its location, historical development, economy, landmarks, civic institutions and transportation in a…

Red Oak, Oklahoma Red Oak is a small rural municipality in Oklahoma, United States. This article outlines its location, character, history, economy, community life and notable features.

Red River Parish, Louisiana Red River Parish is a small, rural parish in northwestern Louisiana centered on the town of Coushatta. Created in 1871, it is named for the Red River and has an economy based on ag…

Red Square (Moscow) Red Square Historic city square in central Moscow separating the Kremlin from Kitay-gorod; site of major monuments, state ceremonies and a UNESCO World Heritage listing.

Red Willow County, Nebraska Red Willow County is a rural county in southwestern Nebraska. Established in 1873, it centers on McCook and is characterized by agricultural land, small towns and regional services…

Red-light district: overview, regulation, history, and social issues Red-light district Urban areas where sex work is visibly concentrated and often tolerated or regulated. Covers definitions, typical features, legal models, public-health responses, notable examples a…

Redcar — Seaside town in North Yorkshire, England Redcar Redcar is a coastal town on the North Sea near Middlesbrough. Known for its long sandy beach, industrial heritage in steelmaking and shipbuilding, it combines seaside leisure with…

Redfield, Arkansas — city overview, history, and community Redfield, Arkansas Redfield is a small city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article summarizes its setting, history, climate, local economy, and civic life, with links to primary municipal and st…

Redfield, Iowa Redfield is a small city in Dallas County, Iowa, on the Middle Raccoon River. A rural community within the Des Moines region, it has agricultural roots and local services serving r…

Redhill (place name and uses) Redhill Redhill is a common English-language place name and toponym found in towns, suburbs and neighbourhoods worldwide; also used for stations, clubs and local landmarks.

Redhill, Nottinghamshire: a suburban community in the borough of Gedling Redhill, Nottinghamshire Redhill is a small residential area in Arnold, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, roughly 4 miles north of Nottingham. Known for its local amenities, community character and links to the ci…

Redhill, Somerset (village in Wrington parish) Redhill, Somerset Small village in the parish of Wrington, North Somerset, England, located on the A38 about 10 miles south of Bristol and close to Bristol Airport. Predominantly rural and residenti…

Redhill, Surrey Redhill is a town in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, England. It is part of the London commuter belt, near Reigate and Greater London, and includes the neighbourhood…

Redoak, Louisiana Redoak is an unincorporated rural community in Red River Parish, Louisiana. This article summarizes its setting, administrative status, historical context, local character, and rol…

Redonda — uninhabited Caribbean islet of Antigua and Barbuda Redonda Redonda is a small, uninhabited rocky islet of Antigua and Barbuda in the eastern Caribbean, noted for steep cliffs, seabird colonies, feral goats and a literary “kingdom” myth; it…

Redondo Beach, California Coastal city in Los Angeles County's South Bay region, known for the Redondo Beach Pier, King Harbor and beach recreation. Population recorded as 66,748 at the 2010 U.S. census.

Redruth, Cornwall Redruth Redruth is a historic mining town in west Cornwall, England, known for its copper and tin heritage, 19th‑century engine houses, and role in the Camborne‑Redruth conurbation.

Redundant place name (tautological toponym) Redundant place name A redundant place name repeats the same meaning in two or more languages within one name (e.g., River Avon = 'river river'). Arises from language contact, translation, folk etymolo…

Redwood County, Minnesota Redwood County, in southwestern Minnesota, is a largely rural county along the Redwood and Minnesota Rivers; its county seat is Redwood Falls. Agriculture, river valleys and small-…

Redwood National and State Parks An encyclopedic overview of Redwood National and State Parks: geography, ecology, history, conservation, recreation, and the significance of coast redwood forests in northern Calif…

Reed, Arkansas Reed is a small town in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article covers its setting, typical history and development patterns, local economy and community life, and legal distincti…

Reeperbahn — St. Pauli's main entertainment street in Hamburg Reeperbahn Prominent street in Hamburg’s St. Pauli known for nightlife, theatres, cinemas and adult entertainment; historically a ropewalk turned entertainment quarter and site of music and c…

Reeves County, Texas Reeves County is a sparsely populated county in West Texas. Its county seat is Pecos. The region is marked by arid landscapes, oil and gas development, ranching and a history tied…

Refugee camp: purpose, structure, challenges, and long‑term impact Refugee camp An overview of refugee camps: why they form, how they are organized and managed, typical services and living conditions, historical examples, and common solutions and challenges.

Refugio County, Texas Refugio County is a small, mostly rural county on the Texas Gulf Coastal Plain. Its county seat is the town of Refugio and the area is known for ranching, oil and gas, and coastal…

Regensburg — historic city on the Danube Regensburg Regensburg is an eastern Bavarian city on the Danube, known for its exceptionally preserved medieval old town, the Stone Bridge and St. Peter's Cathedral. It is a regional cultural…

Regent Street (London) — history, architecture and commercial role Regent Street Regent Street is a major shopping avenue in London’s West End, known for its early 19th‑century design by John Nash, All Souls Church, listed buildings, seasonal lights and its pla…

Regent's Canal — London waterway linking east and west through Camden Regent's Canal Regent's Canal is an early 19th-century canal in London. It runs roughly east–west through Camden and other neighbourhoods, forming part of the London Canal Network and serving nav…

Regent's Park Regent's Park is a major Royal Park in central London, spanning several hundred acres. It contains formal gardens, sports facilities, the Open Air Theatre and London Zoo, and has a…

Regina, Saskatchewan — capital city on the Canadian prairies Regina, Saskatchewan Regina is the capital and second-largest city of Saskatchewan, Canada, known for its government institutions, prairie setting, cultural life, and CFL team the Roughriders.

Reheselja — village in Hiiu County, Estonia Reheselja Reheselja is a small rural village in Emmaste Parish, Hiiu County, on the island of Hiiumaa in northwestern Estonia. Typical of island settlements, it features natural landscapes,…

Reichenbach am Heuberg Reichenbach am Heuberg is a small municipality in the Tuttlingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on the Heuberg plateau; summary of its geography, history, economy and loca…

Reichenbach im Vogtland Reichenbach im Vogtland is the largest town in Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany. A regional service, cultural and light-industrial centre with historic streets, museums and outdoor r…

Reigate — historic market town in Reigate and Banstead, Surrey Reigate Reigate is a historic market town in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England. Around 22,000 people live there; its postcode is RH2. The town features parks, historic s…

Reinbeck, Iowa — overview, history, and community life Reinbeck, Iowa Reinbeck is a small city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. This article outlines its setting, historical roots, community institutions, local economy and notable characteristi…

Reinickendorf: Borough of Berlin — geography, history, and features Reinickendorf Reinickendorf is a large borough in Berlin known for mixed urban and suburban areas, lakes and forests, and historic ties to the 1920 Greater Berlin Act. Overview of its geography,…

Reinsfeld — village in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Reinsfeld Reinsfeld is a small village in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany, with a population of around 2,000. This article summarizes its setting, local life, history, eco…

Relevant (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Relevant, Ain Relevant is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This article outlines its status, geography, local administration, and typica…

Relizane Province (Wilaya of Relizane) Relizane Province Relizane Province is an administrative region in northwestern Algeria with a mixed agricultural and light-industrial economy; its capital is the city of Relizane.

Rembrandt, Iowa Rembrandt is a small rural city in Buena Vista County, northwest Iowa, with agricultural roots, a community-oriented character, and a history tied to late-19th-century settlement a…

Renansart — small commune in Aisne, northern France Renansart Renansart is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie and today within Hauts-de-France. Rural landscape, local administration and heritage are…

Renazé — commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France Renazé Renazé is a small French commune in the Mayenne department, in the Pays de la Loire region. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, history, economy,…