Sukhumi (Sokhumi): capital and port city of Abkhazia Sukhumi Sukhumi (Sokhumi) is the largest city and de facto capital of Abkhazia on the Black Sea coast, known for its multiethnic history, seaside resorts, and contested political status af…
Sukkur District, Sindh Province Sukkur District Sukkur District is an administrative region in northern Sindh, Pakistan, centered on the Indus River; it includes urban hubs, agricultural areas, an important barrage, a major cant…
Sulaymaniyah Governorate Sulaymaniyah Governorate is an eastern Iraqi province in the Kurdistan Region. Its capital is Sulaymaniyah; the area is about 17,023 km² with a population near 1.8 million (est.).
Sullivan Bay, Victoria — site of Victoria’s first European settlement Sullivan Bay, Victoria Sullivan Bay, near Sorrento at Port Phillip’s entrance, was the location of the first official European settlement in what is now Victoria. The short-lived 1803 outpost is notable…
Sullivan County, Indiana Sullivan County is a largely rural county in western Indiana. The county seat is Sullivan; the 2010 census recorded 21,475 residents. The county economy centers on agriculture, loc…
Sullivan County, New Hampshire County in western New Hampshire established in 1827; Newport is the county seat. As of the 2010 census it had 43,742 residents and includes small towns, lakes, and river valleys.
Sullivan County, New York: Overview, History, and Culture Sullivan County, New York Sullivan County, in the Catskills region of New York State, blends natural landscapes, resort history, and contemporary cultural attractions. Monticello is the county seat; 2010 po…
Sumatra: geography, ecology, history and economy of the Indonesian island Sumatra Sumatra is a large island in western Indonesia, noted for a long volcanic spine, rich tropical forests, endangered wildlife, major ports on the Strait of Malacca, and diverse cultu…
Sumbawa — Indonesian island of Mount Tambora and cultural transition Sumbawa Sumbawa is a large Indonesian island in the Lesser Sunda chain, known for Mount Tambora, mixed agriculture, maritime cultures, distinctive local languages, surfing and biodiversity…
Sumbawa Regency (Kabupaten Sumbawa) Sumbawa Regency Sumbawa Regency is an administrative region on Sumbawa Island in Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara. It covers coastal lowlands, inland hills and towns, and plays a role in agriculture…
Sumbe — provincial capital on Angola's central coast Sumbe Sumbe is a coastal city in west-central Angola and the capital of Cuanza Sul Province. Formerly called Novo Redondo until 1975, it serves as a regional administrative, commercial a…
Summit County, Colorado High-elevation county in central Colorado known for ski resorts, alpine recreation and the county seat Breckenridge. 2010 census population: 27,994.
Summit County, Ohio County in northeastern Ohio with Akron as the seat. Created in 1840 and named for the canal summit, it grew as a rubber-industry center and now hosts parks, universities, and diver…
Summit County, Utah — geography, history, and recreation Summit County, Utah Summit County is a mountainous county in northern Utah known for Park City, winter sports, reservoirs, and outdoor recreation. Coalville is the county seat; the 2010 census recorde…
Sumner County, Kansas Sumner County is a county in south-central Kansas with a largely agricultural economy. Its county seat is Wellington; the 2010 census recorded 24,132 residents. The area has prairi…
Sumter County, Alabama Sumter County, Alabama — established December 18, 1832; county seat Livingston. Part of Alabama's Black Belt, home to the University of West Alabama and a largely rural, agricultur…
Sumter County, Florida Sumter County is a central Florida county created in 1853. Known for its rapid growth in recent decades, it includes the county seat Bushnell and the large retirement community The…
Sumter County, South Carolina Sumter County is in east‑central South Carolina. Created in 1800 and named for Gen. Thomas Sumter, its county seat is Sumter. The 2010 census recorded 107,456 residents; the county…
Sun Moon Lake — overview, history, and attractions Sun Moon Lake Sun Moon Lake in central Taiwan is the island's largest lake, known for its sun-and-moon shoreline, surrounding mountains, indigenous Thao heritage, temples, cycling routes, boat t…
Sunderland: History, geography and modern identity Sunderland Overview of Sunderland in North East England: origins as three villages, development as a port and shipbuilding centre, 20th–21st century changes, cultural identity and notable pla…
Sunflower County, Mississippi A county in the Mississippi Delta centered on Indianola; created in 1844 and long tied to cotton agriculture, Delta culture, and civil rights history.
Sunnyside, Washington Sunnyside is a city in Yakima County, in south-central Washington’s Yakima Valley, known for irrigated agriculture, fruit and wine production, a diverse community, and its role as…
Sunol, California Sunol is a small census-designated place in Alameda County, California. Known for the Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol Water Temple and nearby open-space preserves, it had 913 residents…
Sunset Boulevard — Los Angeles thoroughfare and cultural landmark Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard is a principal west–east artery in Los Angeles, stretching about 24 miles from downtown to the Pacific. Known for the Sunset Strip, film and music history, nightli…
Suō Province (historical Japanese province) Suō Province Suō Province was an old Japanese province on Honshū, roughly corresponding to eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture, with capital at Hōfu and a history tied to regional clans and the Meiji…
Superland — amusement park in Rishon LeZion, Israel Superland Superland is a family-oriented amusement park in Rishon LeZion, Israel, opened in 1991. It combines rides, a lakeside park, a stadium and a cinema and serves as a regional leisure…
Surian (city in Fars Province, Iran) Surian Surian, formerly called Bavanat, is the administrative center of Bavanat County in Fars Province, Iran. The city sits in a mountainous agricultural region with a temperate climate…
Surrey — county in South East England Surrey Surrey is a historic, mainly rural county immediately south-west of London, known for commuter towns, the Surrey Hills AONB, Guildford and links to H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds.
Surrey County, Jamaica Historic county in eastern Jamaica comprising Kingston, Saint Andrew, Portland and Saint Thomas; now a geographic and cultural region rather than an administrative unit.
Susa: Ancient Elamite and Persian City in the Lower Zagros Susa Susa (modern Shush) is a long‑occupied ancient city in southwestern Iran, prominent in Elamite, Achaemenid Persian and Parthian periods, located between the Karkheh and Dez rivers…
Sussex: historic county in South East England Sussex Sussex is a historic county in South East England, divided into East and West Sussex with the unitary City of Brighton and Hove; noted for the South Downs, the Weald, coastal towns…
Sussex County Name used for several counties and cadastral divisions worldwide, most commonly in the United States and formerly in Australia, derived from the English county of Sussex.
Sutherland Springs, Texas Small unincorporated community in northern Wilson County, Texas, located on U.S. Highway 87 near Cibolo Creek and about 21 miles east of San Antonio.
Sutter County, California An overview of Sutter County, a largely agricultural county in California’s Sacramento Valley, covering geography, history, communities, economy, and notable features such as the S…
Sutton County, Texas: overview, landscape, history and local life Sutton County, Texas Sutton County is a sparsely populated county in the U.S. state of Texas. Its county seat is Sonora. The county features ranching, oil and gas activity, and notable attractions such…
Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka International Racing Course) Suzuka Circuit Suzuka Circuit is a renowned motorsport racetrack in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan, famous for its figure-eight layout, demanding corners and hosting major events such as Formula O…
Suzy, Aisne — former commune in northern France Suzy, Aisne Suzy was a small rural commune in the Aisne department, historically in Picardie. On 1 January 2019 it merged with Cessières to form Cessières-Suzy; the village and its landmarks p…
Svalbard Global Seed Vault A secure, long-term facility on Svalbard that stores duplicate seed samples from genebanks worldwide to safeguard crop diversity for the future.
Svenstavik — municipal seat in Jämtland, Sweden Svenstavik Svenstavik is a small urban centre in Jämtland County, Sweden. It serves as the administrative seat of Berg Municipality and functions as a local service, transport and cultural hu…
Swaffham: market town in Breckland, Norfolk Swaffham Swaffham is a historic market town in Breckland District, Norfolk, England, known for its market place, local museum, the Pedlar legend and regional role as a service and agricultu…
Swaledale, Iowa Swaledale is a small incorporated community in Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, history, community life, economy, and notable features.
Swan Islands (Islas Santanilla), Honduras Swan Islands, Honduras A remote Honduran archipelago of three small, low-lying islands in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, about 90 miles off Honduras, covering roughly 8 km² and noted for marine habitat…
Swan, Iowa Swan is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its setting, typical characteristics of small Iowa towns, historical context, local economy, and how it is d…
Swanage: Dorset seaside town, attractions and history Swanage Swanage is a seaside town on the south coast of Dorset, England, known for its bay, Victorian pier, steam railway and nearby natural parks. Popular for tourism, coastal walks and h…
Swanley, Kent — town inside the M25 motorway Swanley Swanley is a town in Kent, England, located inside the M25 orbital. Once a small village, it grew with 19th-century rail links and today functions as a commuter town and local serv…
Sweet Grass, Montana Sweet Grass is an unincorporated border community in northern Toole County, Montana, serving as the U.S. port of entry at the northern terminus of Interstate 15 across from Coutts,…
Sweet Home, Arkansas Sweet Home is a census-designated place in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article explains its CDP status, typical features, historical context, community life, and how CDPs diff…
Sweetwater, Idaho Sweetwater is a census-designated place in Idaho, United States. This article explains its status, typical characteristics, likely origins of the name, governance, local economy, a…
