Places

Tongatapu — principal island of the Kingdom of Tonga Tongatapu Tongatapu is the most important island of Tonga, home to the capital Nuku'alofa. It is a cultural, political and transport hub with low limestone terrain, coral reefs and tropical…

Tooele County, Utah Tooele County is a largely rural county west of Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah, known for military testing areas, the Bonneville Salt Flats, and a mix of desert and mount…

Toole County, Montana Toole County is a rural county in northern Montana along the Alberta border. Its seat is Shelby; created in 1914 and named for Governor Joseph Toole. Population was 5,324 at the 20…

Toome (Toomebridge) — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland Toome Toome, also known as Toomebridge, is a small village in County Antrim near the River Bann and Lough Neagh. It developed as a river crossing and local market centre with links to ne…

Topeka, Illinois Overview of Topeka, a small town in Illinois, United States: its character, likely origins of the name, typical local life, economy, and distinctions from the larger Topeka in Kans…

Toppesfield, Essex Toppesfield Toppesfield is a small rural village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, with a long agricultural character and a close-knit local community.

Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie: French commune in Mayenne Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. Overview, administration, demographics, history, and local fea…

Tornillo, Texas Tornillo is a small border community in El Paso County, Texas, known as a census-designated place with agricultural roots, desert climate, local schools, and periodic national atte…

Toronto Zoo — overview, exhibits, conservation, and history Toronto Zoo Comprehensive overview of the Toronto Zoo: its size, major geographic regions and exhibits, animal collections, conservation and education roles, and notable history including accr…

Torquay: Coastal town of the English Riviera Torquay Torquay is a seaside town on the English Riviera in Devon, known for its mild climate, Victorian resort heritage, and literary and television associations including Agatha Christie…

Torrance County, New Mexico Torrance County is a centrally located, largely rural county in New Mexico. Its county seat is Estancia; the 2010 census recorded 16,383 residents. The county encompasses plains, s…

Torres Strait Islands An overview of the Torres Strait Islands: geography, people, history, culture, administration and environment of the island group between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Torsås — locality and municipal seat in Kalmar County, Sweden Torsås Torsås is a small Swedish locality in Kalmar County and the administrative centre of Torsås Municipality. It lies in the province of Småland and serves as a local hub for services,…

Tórshavn — capital and main town of the Faroe Islands Tórshavn Tórshavn is the political, cultural and economic centre of the Faroe Islands, located on Streymoy. It is one of Europe's smallest capitals and combines historic districts with mode…

Tortuga (Île de la Tortue): geography, pirate history and modern role Tortuga (Haiti) Tortuga is a small Caribbean island off northwest Hispaniola, part of Haiti. Renowned as a 17th‑century pirate base, it has layered history, distinctive geography, and present-day…

Toruń — historic city on the Vistula River in north-central Poland Toruń Toruń is a medieval city in north-central Poland, known for its Gothic architecture, UNESCO-listed Old Town, birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus, and a long tradition of gingerbread…

Totnes: historic Devon market town on the River Dart Totnes Totnes is a small market town in South Devon, England, known for medieval buildings, Norman castle remains, a riverside setting on the River Dart, an active arts scene and a notabl…

Tōtōmi Province (Enshū): historical region of western Shizuoka Tōtōmi Province Tōtōmi (Enshū) was a historical Japanese province in the area of modern western Shizuoka Prefecture. It combined coastal plains and mountain districts and lay along the Tōkaidō rou…

Tottenham, North London Tottenham Tottenham is a district in north London within the Borough of Haringey, known for its diverse community, historical sites, major sporting presence and ongoing urban regeneration.

Tottenham Marshes A remnant floodplain wetland in Tottenham, Haringey. Over 100 acres within Lee Valley Park, composed of three marsh areas beside the River Lea, valued for wildlife, recreation and…

Totterdown — colourful, steep residential district in Bristol Totterdown Totterdown is a hillside residential district south of Bristol city centre, noted for steep streets, brightly painted terraces, a lively arts scene, local cafés and proximity to pa…

Totton and Eling: town and civil parish in Hampshire, England Totton and Eling Overview of Totton and Eling, a town and civil parish in Hampshire, UK: location, history, governance, transport, landmarks and community features for residents and visitors.

Tottori Prefecture Tottori Prefecture is Japan’s least populous prefecture on Honshu, known for the Tottori Sand Dunes, Mount Daisen, coastal scenery, agriculture, historic sites and rural culture.

Tourist attraction — definition, types, history and significance Tourist attraction An accessible place or event that draws visitors for its cultural, natural, historic, recreational or aesthetic value; includes types, impacts, management and notable distinctions.

Town square: the central public space of towns and cities Town square A town square is a public open space at a settlement’s center used for markets, assemblies, ceremonies and leisure. This article explains its features, history, uses and modern cha…

Towner County, North Dakota Towner County is a sparsely populated county in north-central North Dakota. Its county seat is Cando; population was 2,246 at the 2010 census. The area is largely agricultural with…

Townsville: Queensland's Northern Regional Hub Townsville Townsville is the largest regional city in northern Queensland, Australia — a tropical port and service centre known for its military presence, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, a…

Towyn (Conwy) — seaside town on the north Wales coast Towyn Towyn is a coastal resort in Conwy county borough, North Wales, known for its long sandy beach, holiday parks and the 1990 coastal flood that breached local defences.

Trabzon: Black Sea port city and historic capital of the Empire of Trebizond Trabzon Trabzon is a northeastern Turkish city on the Black Sea coast known for its port, fishing, Pontic history, the medieval Empire of Trebizond, and landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and…

Trading post: history, functions, and modern forms Trading post A trading post is a place where goods and services are exchanged. This article covers its purpose, historical role in North American fur trade, typical structure, modern campsite s…

Trafalgar Square — central London public square and landmark Trafalgar Square Central London public square commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar. Famous for Nelson's Column, lion sculptures, public gatherings and nearby cultural institutions.

Tranqueras, Uruguay Tranqueras Tranqueras is a small city in the Rivera Department of northeastern Uruguay, serving as a local commercial and agricultural centre with mixed cultural influences from Uruguay and n…

Trans (village in Graubünden, Switzerland) Trans, Switzerland Trans is a small alpine village in the canton of Graubünden. In 2009 it joined nearby communities to form the municipality of Tomils. The village is typical of the Hinterrhein high…

Transkei — former Bantustan in southeastern South Africa Transkei Transkei was a Xhosa-speaking homeland created under apartheid in southeastern South Africa. Declared 'independent' by South Africa, it was not widely recognized and was reabsorbed…

Travis County, Texas: History, Geography, Government and Culture Travis County, Texas Travis County is a central Texas county containing the state capital, Austin. This article summarizes its geography, history, government, economy, demographics, and notable feature…

Trealaw — village in the Rhondda valley, South Wales Trealaw Trealaw is a former coal-mining village in the Rhondda valley of South Wales, now a residential community within Rhondda Cynon Taf with local services, chapels, and valley landscap…

Trebetherick: coastal village on the Camel estuary, Cornwall Trebetherick Trebetherick is a small village on Cornwall's north coast beside the River Camel estuary, known for sandy bays, dunes, St Enodoc Church and nearby surfing at Polzeath.

Trego County, Kansas: overview, history, and communities Trego County, Kansas Trego County is a rural county in central-western Kansas with a small population, an agricultural economy, and WaKeeney as its county seat and largest city.

Trehafod — village in the Rhondda Valley, Wales Trehafod Trehafod is a former coal‑mining village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, known for the Rhondda Heritage Park, local community amenities and surviving industrial landscape.

Trelawny Parish, Jamaica Trelawny is a coastal parish on Jamaica's north shore in the county of Cornwall. Its capital is Falmouth; the area is known for Georgian architecture, river attractions, sugar-era…

Trelleborg — port town in Skåne, Sweden Trelleborg Trelleborg is a coastal town in Skåne County, southern Sweden. Known for its seaport, Viking heritage and role as a transport and industrial hub, it is the administrative centre of…

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin Rural county in western Wisconsin with county seat Whitehall; known for Mississippi River bluffs, Driftless Area terrain, agriculture, small towns, outdoor recreation, and state pa…

Trenton: places, history and notable uses Trenton Trenton refers to several towns and cities—most famously New Jersey's capital—plus Canadian and US communities, historic events, military and naval uses, and cultural references.

Trenton, Nova Scotia Trenton is a small community in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, with historic ties to the region's coal, rail and power industries. The town serves as a local service and transportatio…

Tri-Cities (Washington) Tri-Cities, Washington Regional area in southeastern Washington comprised of Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick at the Columbia River; known for agriculture, wine production, Hanford history, and river recre…

Tricity (Trójmiasto): Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot Tricity Tricity (Polish: Trójmiasto) is an unofficial metropolitan area on Poland’s Baltic coast formed by Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot. It is a regional hub for ports, tourism, culture and tr…

Triesen: A concise guide to the Liechtenstein municipality Triesen Triesen, the third-largest municipality in Liechtenstein, is known for its medieval churches, a 19th-century weaving mill preserved as a monument, and a mixed residential and light…

Trigg County, Kentucky Trigg County is a rural county in southwestern Kentucky with its county seat at Cadiz. As of the 2010 census the population was 14,339. The area is known for agriculture, outdoor r…