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Triglav: Slovenia's Highest Peak in the Julian Alps Triglav Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak at about 2,864 m in the Julian Alps, is a national symbol and the centerpiece of Triglav National Park, attracting hikers and climbers and protecti…

Trincomalee District — Eastern Province of Sri Lanka Trincomalee District Coastal district on Sri Lanka's northeast coast. Centered on the port city of Trincomalee, it is known for a large natural harbour, beaches, multiethnic communities, and colonial h…

Tring, Buckinghamshire, England Tring Tring is a market town on the edge of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, England, known for its natural-history collections, nearby reservoirs and historic centre. It lies near…

Tripoli (Libya): capital city, history, and key features Tripoli Tripoli, Libya's principal Mediterranean port and administrative center, combines an ancient medina, layered historical influences and modern districts; it is a major political, ec…

Tripoli, Greece: Capital of Arcadia in the Peloponnese Tripoli, Greece Tripoli (Τρίπολη) is a central Peloponnese city and the capital of Arcadia, located near Mount Mainalo at about 600 m. It is an administrative, cultural and commercial centre with…

Tripoli, Iowa Tripoli is a small city in northeastern Iowa, United States, with a rural, community-focused character rooted in agriculture, local schools, and small-town civic life.

Tripoli, Lebanon: Port city, history, and urban character Tripoli, Lebanon Tripoli is Lebanon's largest city in the north and its second largest overall. A historic Mediterranean port, it is noted for medieval architecture, Mamluk-era monuments, a diverse…

Tripureswar, a village in Dhading District, central Nepal Tripureswar Tripureswar is a rural settlement in Dhading District of central Nepal. It lies beside the Netrawati River and was recorded in Nepal's 1991 census with 2,707 people in 497 houses.

Trois-Rivières, Quebec Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières is a historic city in Quebec, Canada, at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice and Saint Lawrence rivers, known for its early colonial origins, industrial heritage and…

Tromsø Tromsø is a city in northern Norway, located mainly on the island Tromsøya. It is a regional hub for Arctic research, fishing, higher education and tourism—famous for the Northern…

Trondheim Region The Trondheim Region is the functional metropolitan area centred on Trondheim in central Norway, used for statistics, planning and transport. It covers Trondheim and adjacent commu…

Trosa — coastal town in Södermanland, Sweden Trosa Trosa is a small coastal town in Södermanland, Sweden, serving as the seat of Trosa Municipality. Known for its harbour, wooden buildings and summer tourism, it sits at the mouth o…

Trosly-Loire — commune in Aisne, northern France Trosly-Loire Trosly-Loire is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. It is a rural municipality with agricultural character, local governance,…

Troy, Idaho — small city in the Palouse region of northern Idaho Troy, Idaho Troy is a small city in Latah County in northern Idaho, set in the rolling Palouse hills. It serves as a rural service center, gateway to outdoor recreation, and part of the wider…

Tryon, Oklahoma Tryon is a small rural town in Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, historical context, community life, local economy, government, and notable features for…

Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin): Imperial residence, palaces and park Tsarskoye Selo Historic imperial estate south of St. Petersburg, known for the Catherine and Alexander Palaces, landscaped parks, the Amber Room and its role as a museum complex and World Heritag…

Tschiertschen: Swiss mountain village and resort in Graubünden Tschiertschen Tschiertschen is an alpine village in Graubünden, Switzerland. Now part of Tschiertschen‑Praden, it is known for traditional architecture, mountain recreation, farming heritage and…

Tskhinvali: capital of South Ossetia and regional centre Tskhinvali Tskhinvali is the administrative centre of the breakaway region of South Ossetia in the South Caucasus, known for its strategic position, Soviet-era development and heavy damage du…

Tuas — Western Singapore industrial and port district Tuas Tuas is a largely industrial and port area at Singapore’s far west, notable for heavy industry, the Tuas Second Link to Malaysia, extensive port facilities, and MRT connections for…

Tucumán Province (Argentina) Tucumán Province Tucumán is Argentina's smallest province, in the northwest. Its capital is San Miguel de Tucumán. Known as "El Jardín de la República," it is an agricultural and historical centre.

Tulare County, California: geography, history, and economy Tulare County, California Tulare County is a Central Valley county in California with Visalia as its county seat. Known for agriculture, portions of the Sierra Nevada and Sequoia National Park, and the form…

Tulln District, Lower Austria Tulln District Administrative district in Lower Austria centered on the town of Tulln; a mix of Danube riverside landscapes, agriculture, horticulture, light industry and commuter towns near Vien…

Tulsa County, Oklahoma: Overview, History, and Notable Features Tulsa County, Oklahoma Tulsa County is the most populous county in Oklahoma, with Tulsa as its county seat. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, culture, and notable distinctions.

Tumbes Tumbes is a coastal city in northwestern Peru, capital of the Tumbes Region. Known for its mangroves, tropical climate, border location near Ecuador, fishing-based economy and grow…

Tumby Bay, South Australia A coastal town on the eastern Eyre Peninsula, Tumby Bay is a service centre for farming, fishing and tourism on the shores of Spencer Gulf, and the main settlement of the District…

Tunley — small village in Camerton, Somerset, near Bath Tunley Tunley is a small linear village in the civil parish of Camerton, Somerset, near Bath. It has a village shop, recreation facilities, a local farm, and a community football club.

Tuolumne County, California: overview, geography, history and attractions Tuolumne County, California Tuolumne County is a rural county in California's Sierra Nevada, home to Sonora, Gold Rush history, parts of Yosemite, and outdoor recreation. Founded 1850; population ~54,000 (201…

Tureberg — neighbourhood and civic centre in Sollentuna, Sweden Tureberg Tureberg is a suburban neighbourhood in Sollentuna Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden. It functions as the municipal seat, a transport hub and a regional law‑enforcement centre…

Turf Moor — Burnley FC's historic football ground Turf Moor Turf Moor is the long-standing home stadium of Burnley Football Club in Burnley, Lancashire. In continuous use since 1883, it hosts league matches and serves as a focal point for t…

Turin, Iowa — small city in the United States Turin, Iowa Turin is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its character, typical origins of Midwestern towns, local economy and community features, and notable disti…

Turkey Scratch, Arkansas — unincorporated community in Phillips County Turkey Scratch, Arkansas Turkey Scratch is a small unincorporated community in Phillips County, Arkansas, located in the Mississippi Delta region. It is a rural place with agricultural surroundings and cou…

Turks and Caicos Islands: geography, history, and contemporary profile Turks and Caicos Islands Small British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic/Caribbean composed of two island groups; known for coral reefs, beaches, tourism, and Cockburn Town on Grand Turk.

Turlock, California: overview, history, economy and notable facts Turlock, California Turlock is a city in Stanislaus County, California, located in the Central Valley. Home to California State University, Stanislaus, it is a regional center for agriculture, educati…

Turner County, South Dakota: Overview, History, and Community Turner County, South Dakota Turner County is a rural county in southeastern South Dakota with a small population, agricultural economy, county seat Parker, and a history dating to 1871.

Turriff — market town and parish in Aberdeenshire, Scotland Turriff Turriff (locally Turra) is a market town and parish in rural Aberdeenshire, Scotland, known for its agricultural role, Doric heritage and historic place-name derived from Gaelic to…

Turtle Bay, Manhattan Turtle Bay is an east Midtown Manhattan neighborhood known for the United Nations, a mix of residential and diplomatic buildings, notable landmarks, and an evolving 19th–20th centu…

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama: overview, history, and key features Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Tuscaloosa County is a west-central Alabama county anchored by the city of Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama; it blends urban institutions, river valleys, and rural communit…

Tuscan Archipelago Chain of islands off western Tuscany, Italy, known for diverse landscapes, island histories (notably Elba), and protection within the Tuscan Archipelago National Park.

Tuscarawas County, Ohio A county in eastern Ohio centered on New Philadelphia; named for its river and Native American heritage, with small cities, rural areas, manufacturing and historical sites.

Tutwiler, Mississippi — A Mississippi Delta town with blues heritage Tutwiler, Mississippi Tutwiler is a small town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, notable for its location in the Mississippi Delta and its association with early blues music and local community life.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez — capital and largest city of Chiapas, Mexico Tuxtla Gutiérrez Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the political, economic and transportation center of Chiapas, Mexico. Located in a tropical valley, it combines modern growth with nearby natural attractions li…

Twente: historical region of eastern Netherlands Twente Twente is a cultural and historical region in eastern Overijssel, the Netherlands, known for its textile heritage, Low Saxon dialect Tweants, the city of Enschede and modern techno…

Twin Falls County, Idaho County in southern Idaho centered on the city of Twin Falls; known for the Snake River Canyon, Shoshone Falls, irrigation-based agriculture and outdoor recreation.

Twin Groves, Arkansas Twin Groves is a small rural town in Faulkner County, central Arkansas, known for its agricultural roots, quiet residential character, and proximity to larger urban centers.

Twinstead, Essex Twinstead Twinstead is a small rural village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, recorded with 165 residents in 2001. It exemplifies traditional English village lif…

Twisp River: tributary of the Methow in north-central Washington Twisp River Small mountain river in north-central Washington; a tributary of the Methow River. Noted for its Okanagan-derived name, mountain scenery, recreational fishing, and role in the Meth…

Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve Coastal nature reserve east of Albany, Western Australia, noted for its coastal heath, beaches and the rediscovery of the noisy scrubbird and Gilbert’s Potoroo; protected since 196…

Tyhee, Idaho: overview of the census‑designated community Tyhee, Idaho Tyhee is a census-designated place in Idaho, United States. This article summarizes its status, location context, characteristics, history notes, and role within the surrounding re…