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Thong, Kent Thong is a small rural village in Kent, England, located south of Gravesend. It is noted for its distinctive name and quiet countryside character within the local Gravesend area.

Thorapalli — village in Hosur taluk, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu Thorapalli Thorapalli is a riverside village in Hosur taluk, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India. Population 9,849 (2011). Best known as the birthplace of C. Rajagopalachari, the first In…

Thorée-les-Pins (Sarthe, Pays de la Loire) Thorée-les-Pins Thorée-les-Pins is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, characterized by woodland, agriculture, local heritage and a village communit…

Thorington, Suffolk Thorington Thorington is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, recorded with 76 residents in 2001. It is rural in character and is centred on the parish church of St Peter.

Thornaby-on-Tees Thornaby-on-Tees is a town on the south bank of the River Tees in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, part of the Teesside urban area in ceremonial North Yorkshire, England.

Thorne Bay, Alaska: a small community on Prince of Wales Island Thorne Bay, Alaska Thorne Bay is a small city on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. Founded as a logging community, it sits within the Tongass National Forest and is known for fishing, outdo…

Thornhill, Stirling: village in central Scotland Thornhill, Stirling Thornhill is a small village in the Stirling council area of central Scotland. This article outlines its location, governance, landscape, community, and local amenities, with notes…

Thorpe-le-Soken Thorpe-le-Soken is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. A small rural community with local services and rail links; population recorded as 2,047 i…

Thory, Yonne (commune in central France) Thory, Yonne Thory is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, central France, notable as a basic unit of local government with agricultural landscape and histo…

Thousand Palms, California Unincorporated census-designated place in the Coachella Valley, Riverside County, California, noted for its desert oasis, outdoor recreation, and residential growth.

Three Great Gardens of Japan Overview of Japan’s Three Great Gardens — Kenroku-en, Kōraku-en and Kairaku-en — their features, history, cultural importance, and distinguishing characteristics for visitors and s…

Threlkeld (village in Cumbria) Threlkeld Threlkeld is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, near Blencathra and Keswick. It is known for its rural character, former quarries, St Mary's…

Throckmorton County, Texas: Overview and Key Facts Throckmorton County, Texas Throckmorton County is a small, rural county in Texas with a sparsely distributed population, a county seat named Throckmorton, and an economy focused on ranching, farming and ener…

Thule: the legendary northern land reported by Pytheas Thule Thule is the name used in classical sources for a distant northern land reported by the Greek explorer Pytheas. Its precise identity remains debated — candidates include Iceland, t…

Thurber, Texas Thurber is an unincorporated former coal-mining town in Erath County, Texas. Once a booming company town, it declined after the 1920s and today is a small community and preserved h…

Thurso, Caithness: coastal town at Scotland's northern mainland Thurso Thurso is a town on Scotland's north coast in Caithness, known for its maritime history, railway link, nearby Dounreay site and surfing at Thurso East. Population was 8,721 in the…

Thurston County, Nebraska Thurston County is a sparsely populated county in northeastern Nebraska, home to the Omaha and Winnebago reservations, agricultural land, small towns and river valleys along the Mi…

Thurston County, Washington County in western Washington state centered on Olympia, the state capital; mixes government, suburban and rural lands and includes important natural areas such as the Nisqually est…

Tiananmen Square, Beijing: overview, history, and significance Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square is a vast public plaza at the heart of Beijing, named for the Gate of Heavenly Peace. It is notable for national ceremonies, surrounding institutions, and major ev…

Tianjin: Port Municipality, Industrial Hub, and Cultural Center in Northern China Tianjin Tianjin is a major northern Chinese municipality and port on the Hai River near the Bohai Sea, noted for its industrial development, universities, historical concessions, and disti…

Tianmu Mountain (Tianmushan) — peaks, lakes, and biodiversity in Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain Tianmu Mountain near Hangzhou in Zhejiang, China, is a twin-peaked range known for its summit lakes, elevational forests and rare species, including the only known wild specimens o…

Tibooburra, New South Wales — remote outback town and gateway to granite country Tibooburra, New South Wales Remote town in the far northwest of New South Wales, Australia; known for its granite landscape, outback climate, pastoral and goldrush heritage, basic traveller services and acces…

Tiel, Netherlands Tiel Tiel is a riverside town in central Netherlands, known for its fruit-growing heritage and the mascot Flipje. It lies between the Waal and Linge rivers and has a municipality popula…

Tierpark Hagenbeck Historic zoological park in Hamburg, Germany, founded by Carl Hagenbeck in 1907. Renowned for pioneering bar-less enclosures, naturalistic exhibits and active conservation and bree…

Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico: county seat and historic northern community Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico Tierra Amarilla is a small, unincorporated community in northern New Mexico near the Carson National Forest. It serves as the county seat of Rio Arriba County and is known for its…

Tigranakert (Tigranocerta): ancient Armenian capital near Silvan Tigranakert Tigranakert (Tigranocerta) was an imperial Armenian city founded in the 1st century BC by Tigranes the Great near present-day Silvan, Turkey; known for its role as a political, com…

Tilbury Juxta Clare: a small Essex village and civil parish Tilbury Juxta Clare Tilbury Juxta Clare is a small rural village and civil parish in Braintree district, Essex, England, known for its agricultural landscape, historic name, and very small population.

Tilla Jogian — Hill and Historic Pilgrimage Site in Jhelum District Tilla Jogian Tilla Jogian is the highest hill in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan (975 m). A ruined temple complex atop the hill is associated with the Kanphatta jogis; Sikh tradition records…

Tillamook County, Oregon — coastal dairy, forests and recreational shorelines Tillamook County, Oregon Tillamook County lies on Oregon’s northern Pacific coast. Named for the indigenous Tillamook people, it blends dairy farming, timber, fishing and tourism, with rugged beaches, bays…

Tillman County, Oklahoma Rural county in southwestern Oklahoma with county seat Frederick. Historically agricultural with small towns, energy activity, and community services; population was 9,287 at the 2…

Tilty, Essex: village and civil parish Tilty Tilty is a small rural village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England, noted for its tiny population, its parish church of St Mary the Virgin, and the site of a former Cist…

Timanfaya National Park — Lanzarote's volcanic landscape Timanfaya National Park Protected volcanic park on the southwest of Lanzarote, Spain. Known for its lava fields, 'Fire Mountains', geothermal demonstrations, restricted access and distinctive volcanic eco…

Timber Trails, California Timber Trails is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California, located in a forested mountain setting at about 1,102 m (3,615 ft) elevation. It is primarily resident…

Timbuktu: Hub of Trans-Saharan Trade and Islamic Scholarship Timbuktu Timbuktu, a historic city in Mali, became a medieval center of trade and Islamic learning. Noted for its mosques, manuscript collections and Saharan location, it faces threats from…

Time, Illinois Time is a village in Illinois, United States. This article explains its municipal status, typical features of small Illinois villages, possible origins of the name, and how to loca…

Times Square: New York's crossroads of entertainment and commerce Times Square Times Square is a major commercial intersection and entertainment district in Manhattan, New York City, famous for bright signage, Broadway theatres and the annual New Year’s Eve b…

Timms Hill — Highest Natural Point in Wisconsin Timms Hill Timms Hill (1,951.5 ft) is the highest natural point in Wisconsin. Located in Timms Hill County Park in Price County, it is part of the Northern Highland region and visited for hik…

Tindouf Province (westernmost wilaya of Algeria) Tindouf Province Tindouf Province is Algeria's westernmost, sparsely populated Saharan region. It includes the city of Tindouf, refugee camps, desert landscapes, and significant iron ore deposits n…

Tingley, Iowa — small incorporated community in the American Midwest Tingley, Iowa Tingley is a small incorporated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It exemplifies rural Midwestern communities shaped by agriculture, local institutions, and changing demographics.

Tintagel: Cornish village, castle and Arthurian connections Tintagel Tintagel is a village and civil parish on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, known for its medieval castle, Arthurian legend links, dramatic coastal scenery and visitor herit…

Tioga County, New York Rural county in New York's Southern Tier with county seat Owego. Located on the Pennsylvania border, Tioga County had 51,125 residents at the 2010 census; known for its river valle…

Tipasa Province Coastal province of northern Algeria centered on the town of Tipasa, known for Roman archaeological ruins, Mediterranean beaches, and a mix of agriculture, fishing and tourism.

Tipaza — coastal town and archaeological site in Algeria Tipaza Tipaza is a coastal town and provincial capital in Algeria, known for its sandy beaches and important ancient ruins that reflect Phoenician, Roman and early Christian presence.

Tippah County, Mississippi — overview, history, and communities Tippah County, Mississippi Tippah County in northeastern Mississippi with county seat Ripley. A largely rural county known for small towns, agriculture, and educational and civic institutions. Population was…

Tippecanoe County, Indiana A county in west-central Indiana with county seat Lafayette and West Lafayette home to Purdue University; known for its university influence, agricultural base, and the historic Ti…

Tipton, Sandwell: Industrial Town in the West Midlands (Black Country) Tipton Tipton, Sandwell: industrial town of about 47,000 in the West Midlands' Black Country, midway between Birmingham and Wolverhampton, within Sandwell borough and the wider West Midla…

Tipton County, Indiana — overview, history, and communities Tipton County, Indiana Tipton County is a small, primarily agricultural county in central Indiana. This article reviews its geography, history, population trends, economy, government, and main towns.

Tipton St John — village in Ottery St Mary parish, Devon Tipton St John Tipton St John is a small village in the parish of Ottery St Mary, East Devon, England, known for its riverside setting on the River Otter and its rural community character.