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Thannenkirch: a Vosges village in the Haut‑Rhin of Alsace Thannenkirch Thannenkirch is a small commune in Haut‑Rhin, Grand Est, northeastern France. Perched in the lower Vosges, it is known for panoramic views, traditional Alsatian character, and prox…

Thatched House Lodge: Royal Residence in Richmond upon Thames Thatched House Lodge Thatched House Lodge is a private royal residence in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, noted for its thatched roof and long association with Princess Alexandra and wartim…

Thaxted, Essex Thaxted Historic market town in Essex, England, known for its medieval church, timber guildhall, cultural festivals and musical connections. Population 2,576 (2001).

Thayer County, Nebraska Thayer County is a rural county in southeastern Nebraska centered on the city of Hebron. The article covers geography, history, communities, demographics, economy, and notable fact…

The Angel, Islington — district and junction in north London The Angel, Islington Area around a historic coaching inn at the corner of Islington High Street and Pentonville Road. Now a transport, shopping and cultural hub on the edge of the City in the London Bo…

The Bottom — Capital village of Saba in the Caribbean The Bottom The Bottom is the main settlement and administrative centre of Saba, a small Caribbean island. Known historically as De Botte for its bowl-shaped setting, it hosts local services a…

The Bronx: New York City's northern borough The Bronx Overview of The Bronx: geography, history, government status, neighborhoods, culture, parks, transport and major attractions including the Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium.

The Causeway (Bermuda): road link across Castle Harbour The Causeway, Bermuda A narrow series of reclaimed land and bridges in northern Bermuda that links Hamilton Parish with St. David's Island and provides the principal road access to the island airport.

The Forks, Winnipeg: river confluence and historic meeting place The Forks, Winnipeg The Forks is the historic confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers in downtown Winnipeg, a long‑used meeting site turned public park, market, and cultural gathering place.

The Geysers (geothermal field, California) The Geysers A large dry‑steam geothermal complex north of San Francisco. Composed of multiple plants and hundreds of wells, it produces roughly 750 MW of power and is a major renewable energy…

The Leeds Studios — television production complex in Burley, Leeds The Leeds Studios Television studios in the Burley area of Leeds serving as the historic headquarters of Yorkshire Television and a production site for regional and networked ITV programmes.

The Mall, Lahore — historic central avenue of the city The Mall, Lahore The Mall in Lahore is a principal colonial-era avenue running through key civic, educational and cultural institutions. It links parks, government buildings and landmarks and remai…

The Mall, London: ceremonial avenue and national processional route The Mall, London The Mall is a short ceremonial road in central London linking Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square. This article explains its route, design, history, ceremonial role, and cultural…

The Mirage — Las Vegas resort, casino, and iconic volcano The Mirage The Mirage is a landmark Las Vegas resort on the Strip known for its volcano show, tropical atrium, large aquarium and role in the development of modern megaresorts.

The New Den — Millwall Football Club’s stadium in Bermondsey The New Den The New Den is Millwall F.C.’s home ground in Bermondsey, South London. Opened in 1993 to modern safety standards, it is an all-seater stadium noted for its compact atmosphere and…

The Nore: sandbank and historic navigation point at the Thames estuary The Nore The Nore is a shoal at the mouth of the River Thames where it meets the North Sea. Known for its early lightships and role in navigation, it has been a maritime landmark and safety…

The Oval (Kennington) — Surrey County Cricket Club’s Ground The Oval Historic cricket ground in Kennington, South London. Home of Surrey County Cricket Club and site of early England Tests, the 1882 match that inspired The Ashes, and a venue for spo…

The Oval (Belfast) — Home Ground of Glentoran Football Club The Oval (Belfast) The Oval is a long-established football ground in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, serving as the home stadium of Glentoran F.C., known for its intimate atmosphere and local derby m…

The Stanley Hotel — Historic Colorado Resort and Inspiration for The Shining The Stanley Hotel Early 20th‑century Colonial Revival resort in Estes Park, Colorado, built by F.O. Stanley; on the National Register of Historic Places and widely known as the inspiration for Steph…

The Valley, Anguilla The Valley is the small administrative and commercial capital of Anguilla, centered in a shallow valley and noted for government offices, Wallblake House, local services and links…

The Wash — large estuary on England's east coast The Wash The Wash is a broad, square‑mouthed estuary between Norfolk and Lincolnshire on England's east coast, renowned for expansive tidal flats, rich birdlife and international wetland pr…

Theberton — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England Theberton Theberton is a small rural village and civil parish in Suffolk, England. Noted for its parish church of St Peter, it recorded 303 residents in the 2001 census and lies within the S…

Thebes: Two Prominent Ancient Cities in Greece and Egypt Thebes Thebes denotes two distinct ancient cities: Thebes of Boeotia, central to Greek myth and classical politics, and Thebes (Waset) in Egypt, a major religious and administrative capit…

Thebes (Waset) — Ancient Egyptian City on the Nile Thebes, Egypt Thebes, called Waset in Egyptian and Thēbai in Greek, was a major ancient Egyptian city and religious capital on the Nile known for Karnak, Luxor and the nearby royal necropolis.

Thebes (Greece): City of Boeotia, ancient power and archaeological site Thebes, Greece Thebes is a city in central Greece, historically important in Mycenaean and classical eras. Known for myths, Linear B finds, and the 4th-century BC Theban hegemony after Leuctra, i…

Theil-sur-Vanne — former commune in Yonne, central France Theil-sur-Vanne Theil-sur-Vanne is a small former commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, merged in 2016 into Les Vallées-de-la-Vanne. It retains rural character and local heri…

Thembisa (township in Gauteng, South Africa) Thembisa Thembisa is a large township in Gauteng, founded in 1957 during apartheid. Located near Johannesburg, it has grown into a densely populated urban area with diverse communities, loc…

Theme park (amusement park): design, types, history and importance Theme park A theme park is a large outdoor entertainment complex built around rides, shows and themed environments. This article explains features, history, design and cultural and economic r…

Theni: agricultural market town and district headquarters in Tamil Nadu Theni Theni is a town in western Tamil Nadu, India, serving as district headquarters and a regional centre for agriculture and markets, especially for bananas, garlic, cardamom, cotton,…

Theni district, Tamil Nadu Theni district Theni district in western Tamil Nadu, India: a mixed landscape of Western Ghats hills and fertile valleys, known for agriculture, perennial streams and towns such as Theni, Periyak…

Thérouanne: historic commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Thérouanne Thérouanne, a small commune in Pas-de-Calais (formerly Nord-Pas-de-Calais), is known for its medieval episcopal past, its destruction in the 16th century and surviving archaeologic…

Thessaloniki: Northern Greece's Port City and Cultural Center Thessaloniki Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city, a major northern port and cultural hub in the region of Macedonia, known for Byzantine monuments, a large university, and a diverse mo…

Thetford, Norfolk Thetford Historic market town in Breckland District, Norfolk, England, near the A11 and Thetford Forest; notable for its archaeological remains, medieval castle mound and links to 18th‑cent…

Theydon Bois: village and civil parish in Epping Forest, Essex Theydon Bois Theydon Bois is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, known for its village green, historic church, conservation character and a Central line…

Theydon Garnon: small rural parish in Epping Forest, Essex Theydon Garnon Theydon Garnon is a small village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, noted for its rural character and very small population (130 at the 2001 census)…

Thézan-des-Corbières — commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Thézan-des-Corbières Thézan-des-Corbières is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, noted for its location within the Corbières wine region and Mediterranean landsc…

Thiel-sur-Acolin: a rural commune in Allier, central France Thiel-sur-Acolin Thiel-sur-Acolin is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France, located beside the Acolin river. It is noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage an…

Thielle — village in La Tène, canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland Thielle, Switzerland Thielle is a small village in the municipality of La Tène in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It lies near the Thielle river and Lake Neuchâtel and has historical links to Thi…

Thimphu: capital and cultural heart of Bhutan Thimphu Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city in a Himalayan valley, is the country’s political, cultural and economic center. This article covers its geography, history, society, landmarks and p…

Thinis (Tjenu): early capital and sacred centre of ancient Egypt Thinis Thinis (Egyptian Tjenu) was the principal city of Egypt's earliest dynasties. Its exact site is unknown; it is remembered for political leadership in state formation and enduring r…

Thirsk, North Yorkshire Thirsk Thirsk is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its connection to veterinary writer James Herriot, a traditional market, a racecourse and as a service centr…

Thirunallar: Pilgrimage town of Shani and Shiva in Karaikal, Puducherry Thirunallar Thirunallar is a town in Karaikal, Puducherry, India, known for the renowned Shani (Saturn) temple and the Dharbharanyeshwarar (Shiva) shrine, sacred tanks, and annual pilgrimages…

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum): capital and cultural hub of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) is the capital of Kerala in southern India, a coastal administrative, educational and scientific centre known for historic temples, Technopark, VSSC…

Thoiry (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Thoiry, Ain Thoiry is a commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in eastern France. A small rural municipality with local services, agriculture and ties to nearby towns; distinct…

Tholen (island) — a former island in Zeeland, Netherlands Tholen (island) Tholen is a former island in the Dutch province of Zeeland, part of the municipality of Tholen. It covers about 125 km² and had roughly 22,000 inhabitants in 2007.

Thomm — village on the Moselle near Trier Thomm Thomm is a small village in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, noted for a Celtic standing stone, ancient graves, a former slate industry, local cider production and a history of motor…

Thompson Island (South Atlantic) — a phantom island and its history Thompson Island (South Atlantic) Thompson Island is a reported but unverified island once charted north-northeast of Bouvet Island. Sightings in the 19th century led to its appearance on maps until 20th-century su…

Thompson, Iowa — small city profile Thompson, Iowa Concise profile of Thompson, a small incorporated city in northern Iowa: location, setting, history, community life, services, governance and practical information for residents an…