Six Flags Over Texas Regional theme park in Arlington, Texas, opened in 1961 as the first Six Flags park; features themed areas reflecting Texas history, roller coasters, family rides, seasonal events…
Six Flags St. Louis Regional theme park near St. Louis, Missouri, featuring roller coasters, family rides, seasonal events and park entertainment operated by the Six Flags company.
Skagway, Alaska: Gold Rush Gateway and Historic Port Skagway, Alaska Skagway is a coastal Alaskan town known as the Klondike Gold Rush gateway, with a preserved historic downtown, the White Pass railway, maritime access for cruises, and the legacy o…
Skamania County, Washington: geography, history, and attractions Skamania County, Washington Skamania County is a rural county in southwestern Washington, seat Stevenson, noted for forests, the Columbia River Gorge, Mount St. Helens area, outdoor recreation and conservatio…
Skärhamn — coastal town and municipal seat on Tjörn, Sweden Skärhamn Skärhamn is a coastal town on the island of Tjörn in Bohuslän, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It is the administrative centre of Tjörn Municipality, known for maritime life, the N…
Skegness Coastal town in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, on the North Sea coast known for its beaches, seaside tourism and the Butlins holiday camp; historically a fishing settlement and popula…
Skelton (Eden), Cumbria Skelton Skelton is a village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. It is a small rural community with historic roots and had 1,059 residents recorded in the 2001 censu…
Ski resort: definition, features, history and uses Ski resort A ski resort is a mountain destination offering skiing and other winter recreation. This article explains typical facilities, infrastructure, geography, development and economic im…
Ski, Norway Ski is a town in Nordre Follo, south of Oslo, known as a commuter center, railway hub, and the historic administrative core of the Follo area.
Skillingaryd — locality in Vaggeryd Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden Skillingaryd Skillingaryd is a small Swedish locality in Vaggeryd Municipality, Jönköping County, with local industry, services and cultural ties to the neighbouring town of Vaggeryd.
Skipton: Market town and gateway to the Yorkshire Dales Skipton Skipton is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its medieval castle, canal, markets and access to the Yorkshire Dales. It combines heritage, tourism and a…
Skittle Green, Buckinghamshire Skittle Green Skittle Green is a small rural hamlet in the civil parish of Bledlow-cum-Saunderton, Buckinghamshire, England, located northwest of Bledlow village and close to the Oxfordshire cou…
Skoghall — locality and municipal seat in Värmland, Sweden Skoghall Skoghall is a Swedish urban locality on Hammarö island in Värmland. It serves as the seat of Hammarö Municipality and is historically associated with the pulp and paper industry.
Skokie, Illinois — Suburban Village in Cook County Skokie, Illinois Skokie is a diverse suburban village on Chicago's northwest side in Cook County. Known formerly as Niles Center, it has residential neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and a nota…
Skopje: capital and largest city of North Macedonia Skopje Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia, a riverine urban center with a long history from ancient Scupi to Ottoman and modern times, notable for its cultural mix…
Skullbone, Tennessee: an unincorporated community in Gibson County Skullbone, Tennessee Skullbone is a small unincorporated community in Gibson County, Tennessee, centered on State Route 105 east of Bradford. It is also known historically as North Gibson and Skin Bone…
Skutskär — coastal locality in Gävleborg County, Sweden Skutskär Skutskär is a coastal locality in Älvkarleby Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden, with an industrial heritage, forestry-related economy and a notable bandy tradition through Sku…
Skye: Scotland’s largest Inner Hebridean island Skye Overview of Skye (Isle of Skye): geography, history from Mesolithic and Norse periods to clan era, economy, wildlife, culture and practical notes for visitors including Portree and…
Skyland (Washington, D.C.): neighborhood and redevelopment Skyland, Washington, D.C. Skyland is a residential and commercial area in Southeast Washington, D.C., part of Anacostia. Long known for its shopping center, it has been the focus of a major mixed‑use redeve…
Slaithwaite: village in the Colne Valley, West Yorkshire Slaithwaite Slaithwaite is a riverside village in the Colne Valley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Known for its industrial heritage, canal and rail links, community events and local shops, it serv…
Sleagill, Cumbria Sleagill Sleagill is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, known for its rural character and small population recorded at 100 in 2001.
Slick, Oklahoma Slick is a small incorporated town in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States, with roots in the early oil industry and a present-day identity as a quiet rural community.
Sligo — town and cultural centre in County Sligo, Ireland Sligo Sligo is the principal town of County Sligo in northwest Ireland, known for dramatic coastal and upland scenery, its literary associations (notably W. B. Yeats), local sport and re…
Slip End: Overview, community, history and local amenities Slip End Slip End is a medium-sized village in Bedfordshire, England. This article summarizes its location, community facilities, school, history, local governance and notable features for…
Slite — coastal locality on Gotland, Sweden Slite Slite is a small coastal town on the island of Gotland, Sweden, known for limestone quarries, concrete and aggregate production, a working harbour and seasonal tourism. Population…
Sliven Province: geography, history, and notable features Sliven Province Sliven Province in southeastern Bulgaria, centered on the city of Sliven. Overview of geography, municipalities, history, economy, and the Sinite Kamani nature park.
Slottsbron (Grums Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden) Slottsbron Slottsbron is a small urban area (tätort) in Grums Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden. This article summarizes its location, local character, history, economy and transport conn…
Słopnice: village and administrative seat in southern Lesser Poland Słopnice Słopnice is a village in southern Poland, the seat of Gmina Słopnice in Limanowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, located near Limanowa and about 50 km southeast of Kraków.
Słupsk: city in northern Poland — overview, history and landmarks Słupsk Słupsk is a mid-sized city in northern Poland, in Pomeranian Voivodeship. Known for its medieval roots, river setting, cultural life and nearby Baltic coast, it has about 100,000 r…
Small Isles (Inner Hebrides, Scotland) Small Isles Overview of the Small Isles — Muck, Rùm, Eigg and Canna — their geography, wildlife, history, access and conservation in the Inner Hebrides off western Scotland.
Smith County, Kansas Rural county in north-central Kansas centered on agriculture; county seat Smith Center and the geographic center of the contiguous United States are located here.
Smith County, Mississippi Smith County is a predominantly rural county in central Mississippi with its seat at Raleigh. The 2010 census recorded 16,491 residents; the local economy centers on timber, agricu…
Smith County, Texas Smith County is in eastern Texas, centered on the city of Tyler. It is an East Texas regional hub for health care, education, manufacturing and horticulture; population was 209,714…
Smiths Ferry, Idaho Smiths Ferry is a small census-designated place in Valley County, Idaho, known for a tiny year-round population and its role as a rural gateway to central Idaho recreation.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park (National Zoo) Smithsonian National Zoological Park The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is a free, historic urban zoo and conservation center with a second research campus in Virginia focused on wildlife science and…
Smitley River — a mountain tributary in British Columbia Smitley River Smitley River is a small mountain river in the north Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in British Columbia, Canada, flowing southeast from Mount Saugstad to join the Noeick Riv…
Smokey Mountain — Manila’s former landfill and informal settlement Smokey Mountain Smokey Mountain was a large landfill and adjacent informal community in Manila, Philippines, known for smoldering fires, informal recycling livelihoods and a 1990s government closu…
Snape Maltings Historic riverside malt houses in Snape, Suffolk, converted into a leading concert complex and arts centre, home to Aldeburgh Festival events, education programmes and community ac…
Snape, Suffolk: village, estuary and cultural centre Snape, Suffolk Snape is a small village and civil parish on the River Alde in Suffolk, England, known for its Maltings concert hall, estuary landscape and historic priory. Population was 623 in 2…
Sneek (Snits): historic city of waterways in Friesland, Netherlands Sneek Sneek (Frisian: Snits) is a historic town in Friesland, the Netherlands, known for its waterways, the Waterpoort, maritime events like Sneekweek, and connections to the Frisian reb…
Snohomish County, Washington: overview, geography, history and economy Snohomish County, Washington Snohomish County, in western Washington state, spans Puget Sound shoreline to the Cascade foothills. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, transportation, recrea…
Snowmass, Colorado (Old Snowmass) — unincorporated community in Pitkin County Snowmass, Colorado Small unincorporated community in the Roaring Fork Valley of Pitkin County, Colorado. A rural service center with a post office (ZIP 81654), local businesses, ranches and access to…
Sochi — Russian Black Sea resort city and host of the 2014 Winter Olympics Sochi Coastal city in Krasnodar Krai on the Black Sea, known for a rare subtropical climate in Russia, spa resorts, nearby Caucasus mountains and for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Society Islands (French Polynesia) Society Islands An archipelago in French Polynesia centered on Tahiti, known for volcanic high islands, coral reefs, Polynesian culture, and tourism. Includes Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea and several…
Socorro — places, name origin, and notable examples Socorro Socorro is a widespread toponym in Spanish and Portuguese contexts meaning “help” or “aid.” It appears in town, island and parish names across the Americas, the Philippines and els…
Söderstadion — former sports stadium in Stockholm Söderstadion Söderstadion was a multiuse sports ground in Stockholm, Sweden, best known as Hammarby IF's home for football and for hosting bandy matches. Opened in 1966 and closed in 2013, it r…
Sodom and Gomorrah Two ancient cities in the Hebrew Bible destroyed for widespread wrongdoing; explored here are the biblical account, interpretive traditions, archaeological proposals, and cultural…
Sodor (fictional island) Sodor is a fictional island in the Irish Sea created by Rev. W. Awdry as the setting for The Railway Series and adapted for Thomas & Friends, notable for its detailed map and diver…
