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River Teign The River Teign (pronounced 'teen') is a 31-mile river in south Devon, rising on Dartmoor from North and South branches, becoming tidal below Newton Abbot and reaching the sea at T…
River Thames The River Thames is England’s longest navigable river, flowing from the Cotswolds through Oxford and London into the North Sea estuary; it has shaped commerce, settlement, ecology…
River Torridge (Devon, England) River Torridge River in north Devon rising near Meddon, flowing in a broad loop through rural valleys and towns to join the Taw at Appledore and enter the Bristol Channel. Important for wildlife,…
Riverdale, Chicago — community area on the far southeast side Riverdale, Chicago Riverdale is one of Chicago's 77 community areas, spanning 115th to 138th Streets on the far southeast side. Historically industrial, it faces persistent economic challenges and a…
Riverdale, Illinois Riverdale is a village in Cook County, part of Chicago's southern suburbs. It lies within the Calumet region and had a population of 13,549 at the 2010 census. The community has in…
Riverdale, Iowa Small city in Scott County on the Mississippi River; part of the Quad Cities area. A compact residential and industrial community noted for riverfront setting and proximity to Bett…
Riverside (Bingham County, Idaho) Riverside, Bingham County, Idaho Riverside is a census-designated place in Bingham County, eastern Idaho. An unincorporated community defined for census purposes, it lies in a largely agricultural region on the Sn…
Riversleigh World Heritage Area Riversleigh in north‑west Queensland is a World Heritage fossil site whose exceptionally preserved Oligocene–Miocene vertebrates illuminate Australia’s ancient ecosystems and mamma…
Rivière, Pas-de-Calais Rivière is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now within Hauts-de-France; overview of its geography, administ…
Riyadh, capital city of Saudi Arabia Riyadh Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, a political and economic center on the central Arabian plateau with a growing skyline, administrative role, and cultural ins…
Rizal Park (Luneta) — Manila's historic national urban park Rizal Park Rizal Park (Luneta) is a large historic urban park beside Manila Bay in the Philippines, centered on the monument to José Rizal and serving as a venue for ceremonies, recreation, a…
Rizal State (Province of Rizal) — Philippine province east of Metro Manila Rizal state Rizal is a province in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines, named for national hero José Rizal. It lies east of Metro Manila along Laguna de Bay and combines urbanized municip…
Rize (city in northeastern Turkey) Rize Port city on Turkey’s eastern Black Sea coast and capital of Rize Province, noted for its tea production, steep coastal landscape, humid climate, and regional culture and cuisine.
Rjukan — Norwegian valley town known for industry, winter darkness and history Rjukan Rjukan is a small industrial town in Norway, set in a deep valley of Vestfold og Telemark. Noted for its hydroelectric heritage, WWII history at Vemork, and winter shadow solved by…
Road Town — capital and main port of Tortola, British Virgin Islands Road Town Road Town is the administrative and commercial centre of the British Virgin Islands on Tortola, known for its Road Harbour, yachting marinas, ferry connections and a mix of governm…
Roanne (Loire, France) Roanne Roanne is a subprefecture and river town in the Loire department of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France, known for its industrial past, culinary reputation, museums and riverside setting.
Roanoke Colony — the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island Roanoke Colony Roanoke Colony was an early English settlement on Roanoke Island (present-day Dare County, North Carolina) founded in the 1580s. Its 1587 group vanished and remains one of North Am…
Roanoke Island (North Carolina) Roanoke Island Barrier island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, known for the 16th-century Lost Colony, maritime ecology, and cultural sites such as Fort Raleigh and Manteo.
Roanoke, Texas Roanoke is a small city in the Dallas–Fort Worth area of Texas known for its historic downtown, growing suburban character, local restaurants, and community events.
Robben Island: history, prison legacy, and cultural significance Robben Island Robben Island, off Cape Town in South Africa, is a historic island known for its long use as a penal site, its role in the anti-apartheid struggle and its current status as a museu…
Robert Lee, Texas Small city in west‑central Texas serving as the county seat of Coke County. A rural administrative and service center named for Confederate General Robert E. Lee, with ties to ranc…
Roberts County, South Dakota County in northeastern South Dakota, created in 1883; county seat Sisseton; 2010 population 10,149. Noted for lakes, agriculture, and the presence of the Lake Traverse Indian Reser…
Roberts County, Texas Sparsely populated county in the Texas Panhandle. County seat Miami; 2010 population 929. Known for ranching, wide plains, and low population density; named for Texas governor Oran…
Roberts, Idaho Roberts is a small city in eastern Idaho, United States, known for agriculture, local schools and community life. It serves as a rural residential and service center near larger re…
Robertson County, Kentucky: Overview, History, and Key Facts Robertson County, Kentucky A concise encyclopedic overview of Robertson County, Kentucky: its location, history, population, government seat, economy, and notable distinctions as the state's smallest and lea…
Robertson County, Tennessee — Overview, History and Community Robertson County, Tennessee County on Tennessee's northern border; county seat Springfield. Named for pioneer James Robertson. Covers geography, history, communities, economy and notable facts about local cul…
Robertson County, Texas: overview, history, communities, and role Robertson County, Texas Robertson County, Texas — a rural county with Franklin as its seat. Covers history, geography, communities, economy and notable facts, including the 2010 population of 16,622.
Robie Creek, Idaho: overview of a census-designated place Robie Creek, Idaho Robie Creek is a census-designated place in Idaho, United States. This article explains what a CDP is, describes local geography and recreation, and outlines administration, histor…
Robins, Iowa Robins is a small city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. Primarily residential, it forms part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area and provides local services, parks and commun…
Robinson Crusoe Island: geography, history, and human presence Robinson Crusoe Island Island in the Juan Fernández archipelago off Chile, known for its link to Alexander Selkirk and Daniel Defoe’s novel; remote ecology, small population, and growing conservation and…
Robinson, Illinois — overview, history, and local features Robinson, Illinois Robinson is a small city in east‑central Illinois serving as a local government and service center. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, landmarks and community…
Robion: a Provençal commune in Vaucluse, southeastern France Robion Overview of Robion, a small commune in Vaucluse (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): geography, history, local life, economy and visitor highlights, with links to official and regional re…
Roby, Texas — small county seat and rural community Roby, Texas Roby is a small city and the county seat in Fisher County, located in the rural plains of West Texas. It is known for its local government role, agricultural economy, and tight-kni…
Rochdale: Market town and birthplace of the co‑operative movement Rochdale Rochdale is a market town in the North West of England, northeast of Manchester. Known for its Victorian town hall and as the origin of the modern co‑operative movement, it sits on…
Roche-d'Or — former municipality in Jura, Switzerland Roche-d'Or Roche-d'Or is a small, former Swiss municipality now part of Haute-Ajoie in the district of Porrentruy, canton of Jura. Rural, historically agricultural, and located near the Frenc…
Rochechouart (Haute-Vienne) Rochechouart Rochechouart is a subprefectural commune in Haute-Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, noted for its medieval château museum, local heritage, and an adjacent ancient meteorite impac…
Rochelle, Illinois: Overview, History, Economy and Local Features Rochelle, Illinois Rochelle, known as the “Hub City,” is a small city in northern Illinois notable for its transportation links, agricultural hinterland, and railfan attractions.
Rochepaule: a rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France Rochepaule Rochepaule is a small French commune in the Ardèche department, known for its rural character, mountain scenery, local heritage and outdoor activities in the southern Massif Centra…
Rochester, New York — overview, history, geography, and culture Rochester, New York Rochester is a city on Lake Ontario in western New York known for its industrial history, universities, cultural institutions, and parks. Summary of its geography, economy, history…
Rocinha (largest favela in Brazil) Rocinha Rocinha is the largest and best‑known favela in Brazil, on a steep hillside in Rio de Janeiro. It is a densely built, mixed residential and commercial community with varied estimat…
Rock Falls, Illinois Rock Falls is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States, situated on the Rock River. Part of the Sterling–Rock Falls community, it reported 9,266 residents in the 2010 ce…
Rock Island County, Illinois A county along the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois, part of the Quad Cities region. County seat Rock Island; 2010 population 147,546. Economy blends river trade, manufac…
Rock Island, Illinois Rock Island is a Mississippi River city in northwest Illinois. Part of the Quad Cities, it is known for the Rock Island Arsenal, riverside parks, historic neighborhoods, colleges,…
Rock Island, Oklahoma — overview, history and community Rock Island, Oklahoma Rock Island is a small town in Oklahoma, United States. This article outlines its character, likely origins, geography, local life, and how it fits into broader regional patterns.
Rock N Roll McDonald's (Chicago restaurant) Rock N Roll McDonald's Iconic McDonald's restaurant in Chicago known for its rock-and-roll theme, tourist appeal, two-lane drive-through and a rebuilt modern location after the original 1983 building was…
Rock Point, Maryland: small Chesapeake-side community in Charles County Rock Point, Maryland Rock Point is an unincorporated, census-designated community in Charles County, Maryland, situated near Cobb Island at the mouth of the Wicomico River with a small residential popu…
