Places

Sriharikota: India's Barrier Island Spaceport and Coastal Landscape Sriharikota Sriharikota is a barrier island in Andhra Pradesh that hosts the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, separating Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal and serving as India’s principal satelli…

Srirangam — Island and Temple Complex in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu Srirangam Srirangam is a river island in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, famed for the Ranganathaswamy temple—one of the major Vaishnava shrines (Divya Desams) and a large functioning Hindu temp…

St Andrews, Fife — coastal university town and birthplace of modern golf St Andrews St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife, Scotland, famed for the University of St Andrews, medieval ruins, sandy beaches and its internationally influential role in the history…

St. Anton am Arlberg — Alpine ski resort in Tyrol, Austria St Anton am Arlberg St. Anton am Arlberg is a renowned Tyrolean ski resort and alpine village on the Arlberg massif, noted for challenging terrain, an extensive lift network, winter sports events and…

St Austell: Cornwall town shaped by china clay and tourism St Austell St Austell is a market and industrial town in Cornwall, England, known for china clay extraction, reclaimed landscapes such as the Eden Project, and nearby heritage sites including…

St Bees, Cumbria St Bees Coastal village and civil parish in Copeland, Cumbria, England, noted for St Bees Head, a Norman priory church, seabird cliffs, the St Bees Sandstone, and the start of the Coast to…

St Blazey (St Blaise), Cornwall St Blazey Small Cornish town and civil parish (St Blaise) near St Austell; historically a mining and rail centre with Par Harbour and now closely linked to the Eden Project and local tourism…

St Breward, Cornwall — village and parish on the western edge of Bodmin Moor St Breward St Breward is a rural parish and village in Cornwall, England, located on Bodmin Moor; known for moorland tors like Brown Willy and Rough Tor, historic settlement patterns, granite…

St Dennis, Cornwall St Dennis is a village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, known for its hilltop church on an Iron Age fort, china clay landscape, moorland, and a strong Methodist tradition.

St Helens — places and the volcano St Helens St Helens refers to several places and a volcano: a town and borough in Merseyside, a village on the Isle of Wight, and Mount St. Helens in Washington State, USA.

St Helens, Isle of Wight St Helens is a small coastal village and civil parish on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, known for its tidal creek, dunes and marshes, historic church, and recreational coas…

St Helens, Merseyside: history, industry and civic overview St Helens, Merseyside An overview of St Helens in Merseyside, England: its growth during the Industrial Revolution, key industries such as glass and coal, civic structure, cultural life and contemporary…

St Ives, Cornwall: seaside port, artist community, and holiday resort St Ives, Cornwall Seaside town and harbour in west Cornwall, England, known for beaches, a historic fishing past, a thriving arts scene centered on Tate St Ives, and its role as a popular holiday de…

St James' Park (Newcastle) — stadium and home of Newcastle United St James' Park St James' Park is a major football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, best known as the long-standing home of Newcastle United and a focal point for sport, concerts and civic…

St James's Park, London St James's Park Historic central London park beside Buckingham Palace. A 23-hectare green space with a lake, islands, long history, diverse birdlife (including pelicans), ceremonial views and more…

St Just in Penwith, Cornwall St Just in Penwith Coastal town and parish at the far west of Cornwall, the most westerly town on mainland Britain; known for its mining heritage, granite architecture, 15th‑century church and surrou…

St Keverne — parish and village on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall St Keverne Coastal parish and village on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula, noted for its long shoreline, 15th-century parish church, links to the 1497 Cornish Rebellion, and varied maritime and he…

St Kew (Cornwall): parish, village and church St Kew St Kew is a rural parish and village in north Cornwall, England, centred on a 15th‑century church. The parish contains St Kew (churchtown) and St Kew Highway and has historic links…

St Kilda (Scottish archipelago) St Kilda Remote Scottish archipelago in the Outer Hebrides noted for dramatic sea cliffs, an abandoned village, huge seabird colonies (including the world’s largest North Atlantic gannet co…

St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes St Mawes is a small coastal town on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, England, known for its Tudor castle, sheltered harbour, ferry link to Falmouth and popularity as a sailing a…

St Merryn — village, parish and the Seven Bays of north Cornwall St Merryn St Merryn is a parish and village in north Cornwall, United Kingdom, noted for the Seven Bays: a sequence of sandy beaches, cliffs and farmland popular with surfers, walkers and ho…

St Michael's Mount (Cornwall tidal island) St Michael's Mount St Michael's Mount is a small tidal island and civil parish in Mount's Bay, Cornwall, known for its medieval chapel and castle, historic St Aubyn family home, and a granite causewa…

St Neot (Cornwall): village, parish and medieval church St Neot (Cornwall) St Neot is a rural parish and village in Cornwall, England, known for its 15th-century granite church, notable medieval stained glass, oak-branch Civil War tradition and proximity…

St Neots: Market Town on the River Great Ouse St Neots St Neots is a historic market town in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, known for its riverside setting, medieval origins, commuter links and a 2011 population of 31,165.

St Pancras station (St Pancras International) St Pancras station Major London railway terminus known for its Victorian Gothic architecture, restored train shed and hotel, and role as the city's international and domestic rail gateway.

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana: overview, history, and communities St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana St. Bernard Parish is a coastal parish in southeastern Louisiana, formed in 1807. Its seat is Chalmette; the area is known for wetlands, seafood industries, the Battle of New Orlea…

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana A summary of St. Charles Parish in southeastern Louisiana: geography, history, economy, communities and cultural features, with links to related resources and census reference.

St. Charles, Idaho Small city in Bear Lake County, southeastern Idaho, United States. A rural community with agricultural roots, 19th‑century settlement history, and access to nearby outdoor recreati…

St. David's Island, Bermuda: geography, history and local features St. David's Island, Bermuda St. David's Island is a northern island in Bermuda's St. George's Parish, known for its headlands, airport, coastal habitats and small residential communities.

St. Gallen — Swiss city of the abbey, textiles and eastern Switzerland St. Gallen St. Gallen is an eastern Swiss city and cantonal capital known for its medieval abbey and library, historic textile and embroidery industry, university and role as a regional trans…

St. George, Alaska A concise encyclopedia entry on St. George, a small city on St. George Island in the Pribilof Islands of Alaska, covering geography, history, people, economy, and wildlife signific…

St. George's Parish, Bermuda Historic northeastern parish of Bermuda, containing the town of St. George, St. David's Island and significant colonial fortifications. Important for heritage, tourism, and early E…

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana St. Helena Parish is a rural parish in southeastern Louisiana, established in 1810 with Greensburg as its parish seat. It is part of the state's Florida Parishes region and is char…

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana St. John the Baptist Parish is a parish in southeastern Louisiana along the Mississippi River. In 2010 it had 45,924 residents; the parish seat is Edgard and the largest community…

St. John's International Airport (YYT) St. John's International Airport Primary airport serving St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Overview of location, facilities, history, airlines, ground access and its regional role as a transport and service h…

St. Louis, Missouri: overview, history and key facts St. Louis St. Louis is an independent city on the Mississippi River in Missouri. This article summarizes its history, neighborhoods, institutions, economy, cultural attractions and role in t…

St. Louis Lambert International Airport Primary commercial airport serving Greater St. Louis, Missouri. Named for aviator Albert Bond Lambert, it handles domestic and limited international flights, cargo and general avia…

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana Parish in south-central Louisiana, founded 1807. Centered on St. Martinville, it has deep Acadian (Cajun) and Creole roots, river and bayou landscapes, agriculture, and heritage to…

St. Martin's Island: Bangladesh’s coral island at the Bay of Bengal St. Martin's Island Small coral island at Bangladesh’s southern tip, known for beaches, marine life and Chhera Island. Important for tourism, fisheries and conservation at the mouth of the Naf River.

St Osyth (village in Essex) St. Osyth St Osyth is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England, noted for its medieval religious heritage, coastal marshland setting and a recorded population of…

St. Peter's Square: design, history and role in the Vatican St. Peter's Square Large Baroque plaza in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, noted for Bernini’s colonnade, an ancient Egyptian obelisk and its role in papal ceremonies and pilgrimages.

St. Peter's, Nova Scotia St. Peter's is a small incorporated village on Cape Breton Island in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, known for the St. Peters Canal, mixed cultural heritage, boating and scenic touri…

St. Peterzell — former municipality in St. Gallen, Switzerland St. Peterzell St. Peterzell was a small Toggenburg municipality in the canton of St. Gallen that merged with Brunnadern and Mogelsberg in 2009 to form the municipality of Neckertal.

St. Regis Park, Kentucky Small incorporated residential city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, part of the Louisville metropolitan area. Primarily suburban with local government; served by Jefferson County Pu…

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana — Overview, history and features St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Parish on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain in the New Orleans metro. Known for rapid growth, wetlands and recreation; county seat Covington and towns like Slidell and Mandevil…

St. Vincent Island (Florida) Barrier island off Florida’s Gulf Coast known for its wildlife refuge, maritime habitats, limited public access by boat, and importance for shorebirds, deer, and migratory species.

Stade (district, Lower Saxony) Stade (district) Stade is a Landkreis (district) in Lower Saxony, Germany, located on the Lower Elbe west of Hamburg. It includes historic towns, agricultural lowlands and the fruit-growing region…

Stadelheim Prison: Munich's historic penitentiary Stadelheim Prison Stadelheim Prison is a large correctional facility in Munich's Giesing district, founded in 1894. Notable for its role in 20th‑century German history, including Nazi-era executions…