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South Pier, Blackpool South Pier (originally Victoria Pier) is one of Blackpool’s three seaside piers, offering rides, arcades and seasonal entertainment on the South Promenade in the South Shore area.

South Shore (Chicago) — South Side lakefront community area South Shore, Chicago South Shore is a lakefront community area on Chicago's South Side, noted for its lakeshore parks, historic residential architecture, cultural institutions and a long African Americ…

South Side, Chicago — overview, neighborhoods, history and significance South Side, Chicago Comprehensive overview of Chicago’s South Side: geography, neighborhoods, history, demographics, culture, and notable facts, with links to major areas and landmarks.

South West Africa Historic name for the territory now known as Namibia during German and South African rule; covers colonial administration, legal status, independence movement, and lasting legacy.

South Windham, Connecticut (census-designated place) South Windham, Connecticut South Windham is a small census-designated place in Windham County, Connecticut. This article summarizes its location, status, history, and how it is used in demographic and local…

South Woodham Ferrers A civil parish and town in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England, known for its riverside setting on the Crouch, suburban growth in the late 20th century, and local community a…

Southampton: Port City on England’s South Coast Southampton Overview of Southampton, a major port city in Hampshire on England’s south coast — its geography, maritime economy, history (including the Titanic link), institutions, and transpor…

Southampton Common A large public open space north of Southampton city centre in England, known for its grassland, ponds, trees, recreational facilities and local wildlife; formerly site of Southampt…

Southampton Island (Nunavut) Southampton Island Large Arctic island at the entrance to Hudson Bay in Nunavut, Canada. Noted for its Inuit community of Coral Harbour (Salliq), migratory bird sanctuaries, Arctic wildlife and long…

Southampton Parish, Bermuda Southampton is one of Bermuda’s nine historic parishes, occupying part of the island chain’s south-west shore and known for its beaches, coastal scenery and 17th-century name link…

Southampton Row (Bloomsbury, London) Southampton Row Major northwest–southeast road in Bloomsbury, part of the A4200, serving mixed commercial, educational and transport functions in central London.

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is a sparsely populated region in eastern Alaska within the Unorganized Borough, centered on communities such as Tok and Deltana and notable for its…

Southend-on-Sea: coastal town and seaside resort in Essex Southend-on-Sea Overview of Southend-on-Sea, a seaside town and unitary authority in Essex known for its long pier, Victorian resort heritage, attractions, transport links and seasonal tourism.

Southern Islands (group of isles south of Singapore) Southern Islands Cluster of islets south of Singapore including Sentosa, St John's, Sisters and Kusu; known for recreation, heritage, marine biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Southern Leyte Southern Leyte is a coastal province in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Its capital is Maasin. The province is known for rugged terrain, coastal communities, agricul…

Southport, coastal town in Merseyside, England Southport Southport is a seaside town on the Irish Sea coast of Merseyside, England. Known for its long pier, Victorian architecture, beaches and golf links, it lies on the border with Lanca…

Southwark: district and historic centre south of the Thames in London Southwark Southwark is a central district on the south bank of the Thames, known for its long history from Roman times through medieval entertainment to modern cultural institutions and tran…

Southwell, Nottinghamshire Southwell is a small market town in Nottinghamshire, England, best known for Southwell Minster, its medieval architecture, conservation area and local cultural events.

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) Southwest Florida International Airport County-owned commercial airport serving Fort Myers and Southwest Florida; regional gateway for domestic flights, seasonal international services, cargo operations, and ground trans…

Southwold, Suffolk Southwold Coastal town in Suffolk, England, known for its pier, lighthouse, colourful beach huts, fishing harbour and the Adnams brewery; a long-established seaside resort and local cultural…

Soweto: Johannesburg township shaped by history, culture, and the 1976 Uprising Soweto Soweto is a large urban area of Johannesburg, South Africa, formed under apartheid as a cluster of townships. It is known for the 1976 Soweto Uprising, rich cultural life, and ongo…

Soyons — commune and multistage archaeological site on the Rhône Soyons Soyons, a commune in Ardèche in southern France, is notable for an archaeological site occupied for up to 150,000 years. Its layers span Paleolithic to medieval times and reflect i…

Spa town (hydrotherapy resorts and mineral springs) Spa town A spa town is a settlement built around natural springs or bathing facilities where people visit for health, relaxation, and therapeutic treatments based on mineral or thermal wate…

Space Coast (Florida): region around Kennedy Space Center Space Coast The Space Coast is a coastal region of Florida centered on the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral; known for rocket launches, aerospace industry, beaches and visitor attractio…

Spackenkill, New York Spackenkill is a hamlet and census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York. It is a suburban community near Poughkeepsie, known for its school district and residential charac…

Spahn Ranch (Spahn Movie Ranch) Spahn Ranch Former Los Angeles County movie ranch known for Western film and TV production and later as the residence of Charles Manson and his followers; site now in open space near the Santa…

Spandau — borough of Berlin Spandau Spandau is Berlin's westernmost borough, located at the confluence of the Havel and Spree. Noted for the Renaissance Spandau Citadel, an old town center, river landscapes and a mix…

Sparkman, Arkansas Sparkman is a small city in Dallas County, Arkansas. A rural community with agricultural and timber ties, it exemplifies small-town life in south‑central Arkansas and serves as a l…

Sparks, Oklahoma Sparks is a small municipal community in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article summarizes its setting, typical characteristics, historical context, local life, and notable featu…

Spaulding, California Spaulding is a small lakeside census-designated place in Lassen County, California, near Eagle Lake. High-elevation community noted for outdoor recreation; population 178 at the 20…

Spavinaw, Oklahoma: Small Town by the Lake Spavinaw, Oklahoma Spavinaw is a small town in Mayes County, Oklahoma, known for its rural character, nearby reservoir and as the birthplace of baseball legend Mickey Mantle.

Spearman, Texas Spearman is a small city in the Texas Panhandle that serves as the county seat of Hansford County. It is a local center for agriculture, energy, and community services in the High…

Spencer, Indiana Spencer is the county-seat town of Owen County, Indiana, United States. It serves as a local government, commerce, education, and community hub for surrounding rural areas.

Spencer, Iowa County-seat city in Clay County, Iowa, known as a regional service center with an annual county fair, a history tied to railroads and agriculture, and a notable 1998 tornado that p…

Spencertown, New York Spencertown is a small rural hamlet in the town of Austerlitz, Columbia County, New York, known for its historic buildings, agricultural setting and local arts community. ZIP code…

Spilsby, a market town in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire Spilsby Spilsby is a small historic market town in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England. It serves as a local centre for shops, schools and rural services and lies close to the Lincolnshire…

Spiro, Oklahoma Spiro is a small town in Le Flore County in eastern Oklahoma, noted for the nearby Spiro Mounds archaeological complex, rural economy, and community life near the Arkansas border.

Spitalfields (London) — historic East End district of Tower Hamlets Spitalfields Spitalfields is a historic district in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets near Brick Lane, noted for its market, Georgian architecture, successive immigrant communities and contem…

Spitsbergen: Svalbard’s Largest Island in the High Arctic Spitsbergen Spitsbergen is Svalbard’s largest island in the High Arctic, featuring rugged mountains, glaciers and fjords and hosting settlements like Longyearbyen, Barentsburg and scientific r…

Spittal of Glenshee — Highland hamlet, history and winter-sports centre Spittal of Glenshee Small settlement at the head of Glenshee in Perth and Kinross, Scotland; a historic hostel site, gateway to Glenshee Ski Centre and a stop on the Cateran Trail.

Split, Croatia — port city and historic centre built around Diocletian’s Palace Split, Croatia Split is Croatia’s second-largest city and the largest in Dalmatia, known for Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mediterranean climate, port access to Adriatic isla…

Springdale, Arkansas: City in Northwest Arkansas Springdale, Arkansas Overview of Springdale, a city in northwest Arkansas: location, character, history, economy, culture, and role in the broader Northwest Arkansas region.

Springdale, Pennsylvania — borough on the Allegheny River near Pittsburgh Springdale, Pennsylvania Springdale is a small borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, located along the Allegheny River about 18 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan…

Springfield — common place name, cultural symbol, and notable usages Springfield Springfield is a widespread English toponym used for many towns and cities, a recurring fictional setting (notably The Simpsons), and a surname. The name evokes a field by a spring…

Springview, Nebraska Springview is a small village in northern Nebraska that serves as the county seat of Keya Paha County. It is a rural community known for its low population, local services, and reg…

Springville, California — foothill community in Tulare County Springville, California Springville is an unincorporated census-designated place in Tulare County, California, situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The population was 934 at the 2010 census; the town…

Sproughton — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England Sproughton Sproughton is a village and civil parish west of Ipswich in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. It had about 764 residents in 2016 and is a rural community with historic buil…

Sri Lanka — island nation in South Asia Sri Lanka Overview of Sri Lanka: geography, history, society, economy, biodiversity and cultural highlights of the island nation off the southeastern coast of the Indian subcontinent.