Rooks County, Kansas Rooks County is a rural county in north-central Kansas. Stockton is the county seat and Plainville the largest city; the area is characterized by small towns, agriculture and Great…
Roosevelt County, New Mexico Roosevelt County is an agricultural county in eastern New Mexico with Portales as its county seat; known for high plains landscape, education at Eastern New Mexico University, and…
Roosevelt Island: history, landmarks, transport and contemporary life Roosevelt Island Compact encyclopedia entry on Roosevelt Island: location in the East River, historical uses, key landmarks, transport links, governance and contemporary residential and institution…
Ropraz: Swiss municipality in the canton of Vaud Ropraz Ropraz is a municipality in the Broye-Vully district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, history, local life and tran…
Roquebillière, Alpes-Maritimes: a mountain commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Roquebillière Roquebillière is a small commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in southern France. A foothill village with historic streets, natural surroundings and year-round o…
Roquefère Roquefère is a small rural commune in the Aude department of southern France’s Occitanie region, known for its low population, agricultural landscape and local village heritage.
Roquefeuil (Aude): a small commune in Occitanie, southern France Roquefeuil, Aude Overview of Roquefeuil in the Aude department: location, character, brief history, administration, economy and points of interest for visitors and residents.
Roquefort-des-Corbières Roquefort-des-Corbières is a small rural commune in the Aude department of southern France, set in the Corbières hills and known for vineyards, local heritage and a 1999 population…
Roquefort-les-Pins — commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Roquefort-les-Pins Roquefort-les-Pins is a small commune in Alpes-Maritimes, southeast France, known for its pine-covered hills, Provençal character, nearby Mediterranean coast and outdoor recreation…
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon: village and home of Roquefort cheese Roquefort-sur-Soulzon Roquefort-sur-Soulzon is a small commune in Aveyron, southern France, best known for Roquefort blue cheese aged in local limestone caves and protected by appellation law.
Roquefort (Lot-et-Garonne) Roquefort, Lot-et-Garonne Roquefort is a small rural commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south‑western France, with historical roots, agricultural traditions and simple village amenities.
Roquetoire — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Roquetoire Roquetoire is a small rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, typical of the region for its agricultural landscape, local governance, historic church and community life.
Roquevaire — commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Roquevaire Roquevaire is a small commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, southern France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, economy, and local features, with context for visitors…
Rosario, Argentina: river port, cultural center and provincial hub Rosario Rosario is a major Argentine city on the Paraná River, in Santa Fe Province. Known for its port, cultural life, national monuments and as a regional economic and educational center…
Rosarium Uetersen Historic rose garden in Uetersen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, established 1929; one of Northern Germany's largest collections with over 35,000 bushes and a wide range of cultivate…
Roscoe Wind Farm (Texas) Roscoe Wind Farm Large onshore wind complex near Roscoe, Texas. Completed in stages and notable for its scale, electricity output, economic impact, and role in expanding wind power in Texas.
Rose Hill, Iowa Rose Hill is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its character, typical history and development patterns for small Iowa towns, community life, and notab…
Rose Hill, New South Wales — early colonial settlement and origin of Parramatta Rose Hill, New South Wales Rose Hill was the name for the second European settlement in New South Wales, established near present-day Parramatta in 1788 to cultivate food for the fledgling Sydney colony; it…
Roseau — Capital and principal city of Dominica Roseau Roseau, on the west coast of Dominica, is the island's oldest and main urban centre. This article covers its geography, history, economy, institutions and cultural significance.
Roseau County, Minnesota: Geography, Population and Administration Roseau County, Minnesota Roseau County, Minnesota: a northern border county adjoining Manitoba, Canada. Rural mix of small towns with county seat Roseau and a 2010 population of about 15,629. Geography, de…
Roseburg, Oregon: regional center of the Umpqua Valley Roseburg, Oregon Overview of Roseburg, Oregon—geography, history, economy, institutions, and notable events including the 2015 Umpqua Community College shooting.
Rosedale, Oklahoma Rosedale is a small incorporated town in Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its location, history, community life, economy, governance, and notable local features.
Rosehill Cemetery — Chicago's historic North Side burial ground Rosehill Cemetery Rosehill Cemetery, established in 1864 on Chicago’s North Side, is the city’s largest cemetery. Noted for its Victorian monuments, historic administration building, and many notabl…
Rosel, Calvados — Commune in Normandy, France Rosel Rosel is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy (formerly Basse-Normandie). This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, historical context, and l…
Roseland, Chicago: South Side community area and its neighborhoods Roseland, Chicago Roseland is a community area on Chicago's far South Side encompassing several neighborhoods. Its history includes industrial roots, ties to Pullman, public art, socioeconomic chall…
Roseland, Louisiana Roseland is a small town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. Historically rural and community-oriented, its population was recorded as 1,162 at the 2000 census.
Rosemont, Illinois: suburban village near O'Hare with arenas, hotels and transit Rosemont, Illinois Rosemont is a small suburban village northwest of Chicago near O'Hare Airport, notable for its arenas, convention center, shopping, hotels and strong transportation links to the ci…
Roseraie de L'Haÿ (Roseraie du Val-de-Marne), historic rose garden near Paris Roseraie de L'Haÿ A pioneering public garden in L'Haÿ-les-Roses, France, dedicated to roses since 1894. Noted for thousands of bushes, hundreds of varieties, and a mix of historic and modern collect…
Roseville, California Suburban city in Placer County, California, known for its rail history, rapid postwar growth, large retail centers, parks and role in the Sacramento metropolitan region.
Rosiclare, Illinois Rosiclare is a small Ohio River city in Hardin County, southern Illinois, historically centered on fluorspar mining and today known for river recreation, regional heritage and acce…
Roslyn, New York Small historic village on Long Island's North Shore in Nassau County; once called Hempstead Harbor and renamed Roslyn in 1844. Known for a preserved downtown, waterfront setting, a…
Rosnay (Vendée) Rosnay, Vendée Rosnay is a rural commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire region of western France, noted for its local administration, agricultural landscape and typical regional herit…
Ross County, Ohio: history, geography, and notable sites Ross County, Ohio Ross County is a county in Appalachian south-central Ohio with county seat Chillicothe. Known for early Ohio history, Hopewell earthworks, outdoor recreation and a mixed agricultur…
Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island), South Andaman Ross Island, South Andaman district Small island about 3 km east of Port Blair in the Andamans, noted for British-era ruins, World War II history and tourism; part of South Andaman district of the Andaman and Nicobar…
Rossall (suburb of Fleetwood, Lancashire) Rossall Rossall is a coastal suburb at the northern edge of Fleetwood on the Fylde coast, Lancashire, England, known for its Victorian school, beach, coastal habitat and recreational shore…
Rossie, Iowa Rossie is a small incorporated city in Clay County, northwestern Iowa, United States. It exemplifies rural Midwestern communities with agricultural roots, local governance, and tie…
Rostov (Rostov Veliky): historic town on Lake Nero Rostov Rostov, often called Rostov Veliky, is one of Russia’s oldest towns on Lake Nero in Yaroslavl Oblast. Known for its medieval kremlin, ecclesiastical architecture and enamel art, it…
Rostrevor — village at the foot of the Mourne Mountains Rostrevor Rostrevor is a coastal village in County Down, Northern Ireland, known for its scenic setting on Carlingford Lough, Kilbroney Park, the Mourne foothills and a long folk-music tradi…
Rosyth, Fife Rosyth Rosyth is a coastal town in Fife, Scotland, founded as a dockyard community in the early 20th century. It has naval and commercial port facilities, local industry, rail links and o…
Rot — locality in Älvdalen Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden Rot Rot is a small Swedish locality in Älvdalen Municipality, Dalarna County. It had 695 inhabitants in 2010 and is typical of rural communities in central Sweden with ties to forestry…
Rotherham: Town, history, and local significance in South Yorkshire Rotherham Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England, on the River Don near the River Rother, known for its industrial heritage, landmarks such as Rotherham Minster and Magna, and its f…
Rotherhithe — riverside district in South East London Rotherhithe Rotherhithe is a residential, former docklands area on a Thames peninsula in the London Borough of Southwark, noted for its maritime history, Brunel connections and the Rotherhithe…
Rotterdam: Dutch Port City — Geography, History, Economy and Culture Rotterdam Rotterdam is the Netherlands' second-largest city, home to Europe's biggest port. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, architecture, climate and cultural instit…
Rottne — locality in Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden Rottne Rottne is a small Swedish locality in Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, with a population of about 2,354 (2010). It lies in the cultural landscape of Småland, with forestry, ag…
Rottnest Island (Wadjemup): overview, wildlife, history and visiting information Rottnest Island Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) lies 18 km off Western Australia. Known for quokkas, beaches, and heritage sites, it combines natural values, Indigenous history, and visitor activities…
Rottumeroog — an uninhabited island in the Dutch Wadden Sea Rottumeroog Rottumeroog is a small, uninhabited barrier island off Groningen in the Netherlands, part of the West Frisian Islands. It is ecologically important, dynamic and largely closed to t…
Rottumerplaat — uninhabited Wadden island in Groningen, Netherlands Rottumerplaat Rottumerplaat is an uninhabited Dutch Wadden Island (7.8 km²) in Groningen. A protected nature reserve, it is part of the West Frisian Islands and is managed to conserve breeding b…
Roucy — Commune in the Aisne department of northern France Roucy Roucy is a small commune in the Aisne department in northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article covers its location, administration, heritage and local character.
