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Stopover — Unincorporated Community in Pike County, Kentucky Stopover, Kentucky Stopover is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky, located at KY Routes 194 and 2062, about 3.5 miles east of Phelps. Formerly served by ZIP code 41568 and known as…

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Stornoway Principal town of the Outer Hebrides on the Isle of Lewis. A Norse‑Gaelic port and service centre with an airport, ferry links, Lews Castle, Harris Tweed connections and a strong G…

Stornoway Airport (Isle of Lewis) Stornoway Airport Regional airport serving Stornoway and the Isle of Lewis; former RAF base now handling scheduled domestic flights, mail, search and rescue, and general aviation.

Story County, Iowa: Overview, History, and Key Facts Story County, Iowa Story County is in central Iowa, home to Ames and Iowa State University, with Nevada as the county seat. Covers history, economy, communities, and notable features.

Stow, Ohio — City in Summit County Stow, Ohio Stow is a suburban city in Summit County, Ohio, near Akron. Known for residential neighborhoods, parks, and local schools, it had a population of 34,837 at the 2010 census and is p…

Stowmarket, Suffolk Stowmarket Stowmarket is a market town in Suffolk, England, with medieval market origins, river and transport links, Victorian industrial growth, and a present-day role as a local commercial…

Strabane: Border Town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland Strabane Strabane is a market and river town on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, known for its rivers, cross-border links with Lifford and its place in Count…

Straffan, County Kildare — village on the River Liffey Straffan Straffan is a village in County Kildare, Ireland, on the River Liffey. It is a small riverside community known for its rural setting and the nearby K Club golf resort, which hosted…

Strafford County, New Hampshire Strafford County lies in southeastern New Hampshire. The county seat is Dover. It includes Dover, Rochester, Somersworth and Durham (home to the University of New Hampshire).

Strait of Hormuz: geography, history and strategic importance Strait of Hormuz A narrow maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Crucial for global energy supplies, navigation, and regional security, with a long history of trade and…

The Strand, London — history, landmarks and modern role Strand, London The Strand is a historic Thames-side thoroughfare in the City of Westminster, linking the City of London to central London. It is noted for theatres, grand buildings and a long civ…

Stranraer: port town at the head of Loch Ryan in Dumfries and Galloway Stranraer Stranraer is a town in southwest Scotland at the head of Loch Ryan. Historically a ferry port for Belfast, it has maritime heritage, local services, scenic coastlines and links to…

Strasbourg Airport (Entzheim) — SXB, regional international airport Strasbourg Airport Strasbourg Airport (SXB, LFST) serves the city of Strasbourg from Entzheim. Overview, facilities, history, transport links, airlines and passenger traffic.

Stratford (East London district) Stratford Stratford is an inner-city district in the London Borough of Newham, east London. It is a transport, retail and cultural hub that underwent major regeneration linked to the 2012 Lo…

Stratford-upon-Avon: historic market town and home of William Shakespeare Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town in Warwickshire, England, widely known as William Shakespeare’s birthplace; it combines Tudor architecture, riverside setting and a year-round…

Strathaven — market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland Strathaven Strathaven is a small historic town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, known for its Gaelic name Strath Aibhne, a 15th-century burgh charter, Victorian architecture and a close-knit c…

Strathblane (village and parish in Stirling, Scotland) Strathblane Strathblane is a village and parish at the southern edge of the Stirling council area in central Scotland, known for its rural setting, proximity to the Campsie Fells and Blane Wat…

Streatham — district of South London Streatham Residential and commercial district in the London Borough of Lambeth, noted for Streatham Common, the Victorian Rookery gardens, a seasonal paddling pool and a busy, long high stre…

Streeterville (Chicago neighborhood) Streeterville Streeterville is a Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago on a Lake Michigan peninsula, known for its high‑rise skyline, shopping along the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, medical in…

Strenči — small Latvian town on the Gauja River Strenči Strenči is a small town in northern Latvia (Vidzeme), granted town rights in 1928. It lies on the Gauja River and is known for its riverside setting, local culture, and regional co…

Strethall: small village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex Strethall Strethall is a tiny rural village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England, noted for its very small population and a name that recalls a nearby Roman road.

Stringybark Creek: site of the 1878 police shootings and a visitor place in Victoria Stringybark Creek Stringybark Creek, in the Wombat Ranges of Victoria, Australia, is known for the 26 October 1878 shootings of three policemen by members associated with the Kelly brothers; the sit…

Stromboli: active Aeolian volcano and island in the Tyrrhenian Sea Stromboli Stromboli is a small volcanic island north of Sicily, famous for its frequent explosive activity, distinctive Sciara del Fuoco scarp, and the nearby volcanic plug Strombolicchio.

Strongsville, Ohio Strongsville is a suburban city in southwestern Cuyahoga County, Ohio, near Cleveland. This article summarizes its location, history, neighborhoods, government, and local amenities…

Strood: North Kent town in Medway with retail, riverside links and local neighbourhoods Strood Strood is a town in the Medway unitary authority in North Kent. It sits beside the River Medway and combines a historic high street, a modern retail park, community facilities and…

Stuart, Iowa — overview, history, and community life Stuart, Iowa Stuart is a small city in west-central Iowa, spanning parts of two counties. This article outlines its location, development, local economy, schools, and community life.

Stuart, Oklahoma: Small Town in Southeastern Oklahoma Stuart, Oklahoma Stuart is a small rural town in southeastern Oklahoma, known for its agricultural setting, local community life, and history tied to regional settlement and railroads.

Stuart, Virginia — county seat of Patrick County Stuart, Virginia Stuart is a small town in Patrick County, southwestern Virginia. It functions as the county seat and local service center, with a historic downtown, civic institutions, and access…

Studio City, Los Angeles — neighborhood profile Studio City, Los Angeles Studio City is a residential and commercial neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, named for a motion-picture studio founded in 1927. Overview, history, landmarks,…

Stull, Kansas Small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, noted for a rural cemetery, 19th‑century origins and a longstanding urban‑legend reputation that has drawn curious visitor…

Stung Treng Province, Cambodia Stung Treng province Stung Treng is a riverine province in northeastern Cambodia known for the Mekong, seasonal wetlands, and rare Irrawaddy dolphins. It comprises five districts and a municipality cen…

Sturmer, Essex Sturmer Sturmer is a small rural village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, noted for its agricultural setting and recorded population of 464 in the 2001 census.

Sturry: village and civil parish in Kent, England Sturry Sturry is a village and civil parish in Kent, England, just north-east of Canterbury. It combines historic roots, riverside setting, local services and transport links serving resi…

Sturt National Park: arid landscapes, history and visitor guide Sturt National Park Large protected area in north‑west New South Wales named for explorer Charles Sturt. Contains mesas, gibber plains, dunes and a Ramsar wetland; formed from former pastoral stations…

Stutsman County, North Dakota County in central North Dakota with seat Jamestown; population 21,100 (2010). Agricultural landscape, regional services, cultural sites such as the National Buffalo Museum and biso…

Stuttgart, Arkansas Stuttgart is a small agricultural city in east-central Arkansas, known for rice production, seasonal waterfowl and outdoor recreation, and annual community festivals and competitio…

Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village, a mid-20th-century residential complex in Manhattan Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village Large postwar private residential development on Manhattan’s east side, comprising Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village; red‑brick apartment blocks, landscaped open space and a…

Subiaco Oval (Domain Stadium): Overview, History and Legacy Subiaco Oval Former major sports stadium in Subiaco, Perth. Known also as Patersons Stadium and Domain Stadium, it hosted Australian rules football, WAFL matches, concerts and community events…

Subiaco, Arkansas Small city in western Arkansas notable for its Benedictine abbey and college-preparatory academy; a rural community with religious, educational, and cultural significance.

Sublette County, Wyoming: Overview, Geography, History, and Recreation Sublette County, Wyoming Sublette County, in western Wyoming, is a sparsely populated area centered on Pinedale. Created in 1921, it features mountain ranges, public lands, ranching, energy activity and ex…

Subotica: multicultural city at Serbia's northern edge Subotica Subotica is a multicultural city in northern Serbia's Vojvodina province, known for its Art Nouveau architecture, bilingual life (Serbian and Hungarian), regional role, and nearby…

Suburb: the residential districts on the edge of towns and cities Suburb A suburb is a primarily residential district on the outskirts of a town or city, typically lower density than the center. Suburbs grew with modern transport, and are shaped by hous…

Sucre — Constitutional Capital and Colonial Heart of Bolivia Sucre Sucre is Bolivia's constitutional capital, known for its preserved colonial center, historic university, and role in independence. High in the Andes, it is a cultural, judicial and…

Sucumbíos Province — Ecuador's northeastern Amazon region Sucumbíos Province Sucumbíos is a province in northeastern Ecuador occupying Amazon lowlands. Its capital is Nueva Loja (commonly Lago Agrio). The province is notable for oil production, indigenous c…

Sudbourne, Suffolk — village and civil parish Sudbourne Sudbourne is a small rural village and civil parish on the Suffolk coast of England, known for its All Saints church, surrounding agricultural landscape and proximity to coastal ha…

Suffern, New York Village in the town of Ramapo, Rockland County, New York. Founded in 1796; 2010 population 10,723. A suburban community with historic downtown, commuter links and nearby mountains…

Suffolk: county in East Anglia, England Suffolk Suffolk is a largely rural county in East Anglia, eastern England, noted for its coastline, agricultural plains, market towns such as Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, and the major con…

Suffolk County, New York Suffolk County occupies the eastern two-thirds of Long Island, New York. It combines coastal landscapes, towns and villages, agriculture, research institutions, and year‑round tour…