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Ceredigion: coastal county of mid-west Wales Ceredigion Ceredigion is a largely rural principal area on Wales’s west coast, historically called Cardiganshire. It has extensive coastline, upland terrain, a strong Welsh-speaking community…

Cerizy (Aisne) — commune in northern France Cerizy Cerizy is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France. It has agricultural roots, local municipal administration, and shares the historical and cultural featur…

Cernier Cernier is a village in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, formerly the capital of Val-de-Ruz district and since 2013 part of the municipality of Val-de-Ruz.

Cerro Bonete (Bonete Chico) — High Andean summit in Argentina Cerro Bonete Cerro Bonete, also called Bonete Chico, is a 6,759 m peak in the Argentine Andes. Remote and high, its climbing history is sparse and its precise rank among Andean summits varies b…

Cerro de Pasco — High‑altitude mining city in Peru Cerro de Pasco Cerro de Pasco is a Peruvian city and capital of Pasco Region, notable for its very high elevation, long history of mining (silver, lead, zinc), and environmental and social impact…

Cerro del Nacimiento — high Andean peak in Argentina Cerro del Nacimiento Cerro del Nacimiento is a 6,436 m (21,115 ft) mountain in the Argentine Andes, noted as one of the Andes' six-thousanders and ranked 19th by height in the range.

Cerro El Muerto: high Andean peak on the Argentina–Chile border Cerro El Muerto Cerro El Muerto is a 6,488 m mountain in the Andes on the Argentina–Chile frontier. Known for its remote, arid high‑altitude environment, it is a notable objective for climbers and…

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa County in north-central Iowa with seat at Mason City; founded 1851 and named for the Battle of Cerro Gordo. Economy includes agriculture, manufacturing and tourism, with landmarks…

Cerro Gordo, Illinois Cerro Gordo is a small village in Illinois, United States, known for its rural character, mid-19th century origins, and local agricultural community.

Césarville-Dossainville Césarville-Dossainville is a small rural commune in the Loiret department of Centre-Val de Loire, France, characterized by agricultural land, local institutions and a history tied…

Cesny-Bois-Halbout Cesny-Bois-Halbout was a small former commune in Calvados, in the historic Basse-Normandie area of northwest France. It was merged into Cesny-les-Sources on 1 January 2019.

Chã das Caldeiras (Fogo, Cape Verde) Chã das Caldeiras A large volcanic caldera on Fogo island, home to an inner cone (Pico do Fogo), a small farming community, and a distinctive landscape shaped by eruptions and fertile volcanic soils…

Chacenay (Aube, France) Chacenay Chacenay is a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France, noted for its medieval heritage and typical Champagne-region countryside.

Chachapoyas — city in Peru and capital of the Amazonas Region Chachapoyas Chachapoyas is the administrative capital of Peru's Amazonas Region, a gateway to cloud-forest landscapes, Chachapoya culture sites such as Kuelap, waterfalls and regional museums.

Chachapoyas Province, Amazonas Region, Peru Chachapoyas Province A highland province in Peru's Amazonas Region known for cloud forests, pre-Columbian Chachapoya culture, colonial history, and natural attractions such as waterfalls and archaeolog…

Chaco Province, Argentina Chaco Province Chaco is a northeastern Argentine province in the Gran Chaco plain. Its capital is Resistencia. The province is noted for its lowland landscapes, agricultural economy, indigenous c…

Chadwell Heath: Suburban district in northeast London Chadwell Heath Chadwell Heath is a suburban district in northeast London (postcode RM6), divided between the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge. It has residential neighbourhoods, loc…

Chaffee County, Colorado: overview, geography, history, and communities Chaffee County, Colorado Chaffee County is a mountainous county in central Colorado. This article outlines its geography, history, economy, communities, recreation, and notable features, with links to addi…

Chaghcharan (Firouzkoh) — Capital of Ghor Province, Afghanistan Chaghcharan Chaghcharan (also Firouzkoh) is the administrative center of Ghor Province in central Afghanistan, on the Hari River. It is a small highland town with a mainly Persian-speaking pop…

Chaghcharan Airport — regional airport serving Ghor Province, Afghanistan Chaghcharan Airport Small regional airport near Chaghcharan in central Afghanistan, providing domestic connections, humanitarian access and logistical support to Ghor Province amid challenging terrain…

Chahar Cheragh Square (Chuar-chira) — Mahabad city center Chahar Cheragh Square Central public square in Mahabad, known as Chuar-chira or Shardari/Shahrdari Square. Site of historical events including the 1947 executions after the Republic of Mahabad and later…

Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux Former rural commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire, western France; merged into the new commune of Rives-de-l'Yon on 1 January 2016.

Chaiyaphum province — overview, geography, history and attractions Chaiyaphum province Chaiyaphum is a northeastern (Isan) province of Thailand, noted for upland parks, seasonal wildflower displays and an agricultural economy. Area about 12,778 km²; population ~1 mil…

Chak Haryam — village near Islamgarh in Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir Chak Haryam Chak Haryam is a village in Chakswari tehsil of Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. This article summarizes its location, administration, culture, economy and regional context…

Chakdara — town in Lower Dir, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chakdara Chakdara is a town in Lower Dir District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known for its strategic location, Gandharan archaeological remains and a small regional museum preserving…

Chakesar — town and tehsil in Shangla District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Chakesar Chakesar is a town and administrative tehsil in Shangla District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, on the Indus River. It is largely agricultural and was severely affected by the Octo…

Chakswari, tehsil in Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir Chakswari Chakswari is a tehsil and town in Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir. It includes several villages, is near Mirpur city, has a Pahari-speaking population and close ties to the British M…

Chalatenango Department, El Salvador Chalatenango Department Highland department in northern El Salvador centered on the city of Chalatenango; known for El Pital peak, mountainous landscapes, agriculture, artisan towns such as La Palma, wart…

Chalcedon: ancient Bithynian port and site of the 451 Council Chalcedon Chalcedon (Chalkedon), an ancient maritime city of Bithynia opposite Byzantium, later Kadıköy in modern Istanbul. Noted for its strategic harbor, long history and the fourth‑centur…

Chaleins — a rural commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Chaleins Chaleins is a small French commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This article summarizes its setting, heritage, local life, administration and practical access.

Chalette-sur-Voire — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Chalette-sur-Voire Chalette-sur-Voire is a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France, known for its river setting, agricultural landscape and typical local governance within…

Challis, Idaho — mountain town and gateway to central Idaho wilderness Challis, Idaho Challis is a small city in central Idaho, serving as a local center for Custer County. It is known for rugged mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, and roots in mining and ranching…

Chamber of the Holocaust — Mount Zion memorial museum Chamber of the Holocaust A small museum on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, opened in 1948 and regarded as the first institution dedicated to commemorating the Holocaust; it preserves artifacts, photographs and me…

Chambers County, Texas Chambers County is a coastal county in southeastern Texas, part of the Houston metropolitan area. Its county seat is Anahuac and it is known for coastal marshes, wildlife refuges,…

Champ-sur-Barse Champ-sur-Barse is a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France, named for its position on the Barse river and characterised by agricultural land, local her…

Champaign County, Illinois — History, demographics, and major institutions Champaign County, Illinois Explore Champaign County, Illinois — founded 1833 with Urbana as its seat. Learn about its history, population trends, major universities and employers, local government, communiti…

Champaign County, Ohio Champaign County is a largely rural county in west-central Ohio with Urbana as its county seat. It features level farmland, small towns, mixed agriculture and light manufacturing a…

Champfleur — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Champfleur Champfleur is a small French commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region. The article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, local life an…

Champfleury, Aube Champfleury is a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France, known for agricultural landscapes, local heritage typical of French communes, and its place wit…

Champgenéteux (commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France) Champgenéteux Champgenéteux is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of northwestern France. It had 554 inhabitants in 1999 and exemplifies the agricultural villages and local governan…

Champigny-sur-Aube, commune in Aube, France Champigny-sur-Aube Champigny-sur-Aube is a small rural commune on the Aube river in the Aube department, Grand Est region of France. Overview of its geography, history, administration, economy and no…

Champs-Élysées Prominent avenue in Paris linking the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde; known for grand urban design, shopping, annual events and its role in French public life.

Chañaral — coastal city and provincial capital in northern Chile Chañaral Chañaral is a small coastal city and commune in Chile's Atacama Region, capital of Chañaral Province. Noted for its desert coastline, fishing and mining economy, and the chañar tre…

Chañaral Province, Atacama Region — coastal and mining territory of northern Chile Chañaral Province Coastal province in Chile’s Atacama Region centered on the port town of Chañaral; characterized by hyperarid desert, coastal fog ecosystems, a mining hinterland and efforts to bala…

Chang'an: Ancient Chinese Capital and Cosmopolitan Hub Chang'an Chang'an was a major imperial capital in ancient China, famed as the Sui–Tang metropolis that became a political center, cultural crossroads and eastern terminus of Silk Road trade…

Changchun: history, industry and cultural landmarks of Jilin's capital Changchun Changchun, capital of Jilin province in northeast China, developed from a trading post into an industrial and cultural center known for its automotive industry, film studios, and l…

Changi — eastern Singapore district, airport and transport hub Changi Changi is an area on Singapore's eastern tip, anchored by Changi Airport and home to military bases, parks, exhibition facilities and sites of historical interest.

Chania — historic city on western Crete Chania Chania is a port city on the west coast of Crete, Greece. Known for its Venetian harbor, layered history, and regional role, it serves as a cultural and transport hub connecting Cr…