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Soekarno–Hatta International Airport Primary international gateway serving Jakarta, Indonesia (IATA: CGK, ICAO: WIII). Major national hub with multiple terminals, rail access and ongoing expansion to handle domestic a…

Soest, Germany — historic Westphalian town Soest, Germany Soest is a historic town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its well-preserved medieval centre, Romanesque-Gothic churches, city walls and its role on the medieval Hellw…

Sofia — capital and largest city of Bulgaria Sofia Sofia, in western Bulgaria, is the nation's capital and largest city. With about 1.3 million residents, ancient origins, major universities and cultural institutions, and a contine…

Sohawa Tehsil, Jhelum District (Punjab, Pakistan) Sohawa Tehsil Sohawa Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Jhelum District in Punjab, Pakistan. Centered on the town of Sohawa along the Grand Trunk Road, it is noted for its market and the…

Soho (London) — West End entertainment and cultural district Soho Soho is a compact district in the City of Westminster, central London, known for nightlife, music, media, restaurants, historic streets and a long entertainment heritage.

Soize — small commune in Aisne, northern France Soize Soize is a small rural commune in the Aisne department in northern France, formerly in the Picardie region. It had 98 inhabitants in 2015 and exemplifies small‑scale local administ…

Sokoto — city and historical capital in northwestern Nigeria Sokoto Sokoto is a major city in northwestern Nigeria, historically the centre of the Sokoto Caliphate. It remains an important religious, administrative and cultural hub in a predominant…

Solimana: high Andean peak and volcanic mountain in southern Peru Solimana Solimana is a 6,320 m mountain in the Peruvian Andes. A volcanic summit with glaciated slopes, it is an important landmark, water source and mountaineering objective in southern Pe…

Solvang, California — Danish-style village in Santa Barbara County Solvang, California Solvang is a small city in Santa Barbara County, California, known for its Danish-inspired architecture, bakeries, wine country setting and an annual cultural festival. Incorporate…

Sölvesborg — coastal town in Blekinge, Sweden Sölvesborg Sölvesborg is a small coastal town in Blekinge County, southern Sweden. Known for its medieval origins, harbour, castle ruins and modern pedestrian bridge, it is the seat of Sölves…

Somerset County, Maryland A coastal county on Maryland's Eastern Shore known for its tidal marshes, seafood economy, small towns including Princess Anne and Crisfield, and the University of Maryland Eastern…

Somerset Island — large uninhabited island in Nunavut's Arctic Archipelago Somerset Island Somerset Island is a large, uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, separated from the Boothia Peninsula by Bellot Strait. It features tundra landscapes, Arctic wild…

Somerton: historic market town in South Somerset Somerton Somerton is a small historic market town in Somerset, England, once a royal centre of Wessex and formerly the county town of Somerset; today it lies in South Somerset district betw…

Somervell County, Texas Somervell County is a small county on the Edwards Plateau in north-central Texas. Its county seat is Glen Rose; the area is noted for dinosaur tracks, Fossil Rim, ranching and outd…

Somis, California: rural community in Ventura County Somis, California Somis is a small unincorporated agricultural community in Ventura County, California, founded in 1892. It lies in the Las Posas Valley and retains a rural, equestrian and farming c…

Sonmiani Sonmiani is a coastal town in southeast Balochistan, Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea about 45 km northwest of Karachi. It is noted for its bay, fishing community, beach, marine life a…

Sonoma Coast State Beach A protected, largely undeveloped 17‑mile stretch of rugged Pacific shoreline in Sonoma County, California, noted for cliffs, sandy coves, tide pools, coastal wildlife and strong su…

Sonoma County, California — geography, history, economy, and highlights Sonoma County, California Overview of Sonoma County: location in the northern San Francisco Bay Area, geography and borders, history since 1850, wine and agriculture, major cities and parks, economy, and no…

Sonoma, California: History, Wine Country, and Cultural Highlights Sonoma, California Sonoma is a historic city in Sonoma County, California, known for the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt, its mission, town plaza, and a prominent role in California's wine and spa tourism.

Sons-et-Ronchères: Rural commune in Aisne, Hauts-de-France Sons-et-Ronchères Sons-et-Ronchères, a small rural commune in Aisne, Hauts-de-France, features agricultural landscapes, village life and local municipal governance typical of northern France.

Sopron — Hungarian city at the Austrian border Sopron Sopron is a historic Hungarian city near Austria, known for its well-preserved old town, the Gate of Faith, and a 1921 plebiscite that affirmed its ties to Hungary.

Sõru — coastal village on Hiiumaa, Estonia Sõru Sõru is a small coastal village on the island of Hiiumaa in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia, known for its harbour, ferry connection to Saaremaa, and rural maritime character.

Sosnowiec, Poland Sosnowiec Sosnowiec is an industrial city in southern Poland, part of the Silesian metropolitan area. It has around 220,000 residents and a history shaped by 19th–20th century industrializat…

Souchez, commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Souchez Souchez is a village and commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, noted for its river valley setting, proximity to Vimy Ridge and First World War memorials and cemeteries, and fo…

Soulby (Cumbria) Soulby Soulby is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. Primarily rural, it had a population of 186 at the 2001 census and is typical of lowland Cumbri…

Soulignac: a rural commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Soulignac Overview of Soulignac, a small commune in Gironde, southwestern France: location, landscape, history, local life, economy and visitor information.

Souligné-Flacé Souligné-Flacé is a rural commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, France. This article covers its location, administration, landscape, heritage and local life.

Soulitré, a commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Soulitré Soulitré is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire region of western France, known for its agricultural landscape, local governance, and typical village h…

Soupex — Small Commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Soupex Soupex is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, with about 270 residents (2017). This article summarizes its location, character, history, a…

Soupir — commune in Aisne, northern France Soupir Soupir is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, known for its location on the Chemin des Dames and for heavy fighting there in the First World War. Today it r…

Sousse, Tunisia Sousse Sousse is a coastal city in central-eastern Tunisia, capital of Sousse Governorate. Known for its historic medina, seaside resorts on the Gulf of Hammamet and a long history from a…

South Bank, London: cultural district on the River Thames South Bank South Bank is a riverside cultural and leisure district in London, noted for major arts venues, riverside promenades, festivals, and pedestrian spaces beside the Thames.

South Bronx A neighborhood in the southwestern Bronx of New York City, noted for its industrial history, urban decline and recovery, and its central role in the emergence of hip-hop and relate…

South Chicago: neighborhood overview, history and contemporary developments South Chicago, Chicago South Chicago is a lakefront community area on Chicago's far South Side, historically shaped by steelmaking and industry, now navigating redevelopment, transit gaps, and community…

South Dakota: geography, history, culture, and key attractions South Dakota Concise encyclopedia entry on South Dakota covering geography, statehood, people, economy, cities and notable attractions such as Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills and the Corn Palac…

South Deerfield, Massachusetts South Deerfield is a village and census-designated place in the town of Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, known for the Yankee Candle company, local history, and its posit…

South Deering (Chicago neighborhood) South Deering, Chicago Industrial community area on Chicago's Far South Side centered on Lake Calumet; largely zoned for industry and wetlands, with a small residential corner and a history of industrial…

South East Mutton Bird Islet — small Tasmanian seabird islet South East Mutton Bird Islet A steep, 0.52 ha islet off south-western Tasmania. Part of the Mutton Bird Island Group and Port Davey Islands IBA, it is protected within Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian…

South Hams: district of Devon on England’s south coast South Hams South Hams is a local government district in Devon, England, known for its coastline, estuaries, market towns and protected landscapes including parts of Dartmoor and the South Dev…

South Hanningfield: village and civil parish in Essex, England South Hanningfield South Hanningfield is a rural village and civil parish in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, England, noted for St Peter’s Church, a tye green, community life, and its proxi…

South Lawndale (Little Village), Chicago — overview and history South Lawndale, Chicago South Lawndale, commonly known as Little Village, is a historic West Side Chicago neighborhood renowned for its Mexican-American culture, 26th Street commercial corridor, immigrant…

South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) South Luzon Expressway Controlled‑access toll expressway linking Metro Manila to southern Luzon provinces; a major commuter and freight corridor that continues as the STAR Tollway to Batangas.

South Norwood (London district) South Norwood South Norwood is a residential and suburban district in south-east London, in the London Borough of Croydon. It combines green space, local commerce, transport links and a mix of V…

South Orange, New Jersey: overview, history, and community profile South Orange, New Jersey South Orange is a suburban village in Essex County, New Jersey, known for its college campus, historic neighborhoods, transit links to New York City, and a lively downtown with art…

South Oroville, California Residential community and census-designated place in Butte County near Oroville, known for proximity to Lake Oroville, outdoor recreation, and its role within the broader Oroville…

South Oxfordshire district: overview, towns, history and key facts South Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire is a predominantly rural district in Oxfordshire, England, home to market towns such as Didcot, Henley-on-Thames and Thame, with riverside landscapes, historic si…

South Pekin, Illinois South Pekin is a small village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Located just south of the city of Pekin, it is a residential community with local businesses and ties to…

South Petherton South Petherton is a small historic town in Somerset, England, known for its community life, local amenities, two primary schools, and twinning link with Javené in France.