Channel Islands: geography, history, governance and culture Channel Islands The Channel Islands are a group of islands in the English Channel near the coast of France. They have distinct jurisdictions, unique cultures, and notable history including German…
Channes — Commune in the Aube département of France Channes Channes is a small rural commune in the Aube département of north-central France. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy, services and local feature…
Chanoz-Châtenay Chanoz-Châtenay is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in eastern France, notable for its agricultural landscape and traditional village character.
Chaource — commune in Aube and origin of Chaource cheese Chaource Chaource is a small commune in the Aube department of north-central France, known for its rural heritage and as the origin of the soft, creamy Chaource cheese.
Chaourse — commune in Aisne, northern France Chaourse Chaourse is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. It has a modest population and is known for nearby archaeological finds…
Chapeau (Allier) — French commune in central France Chapeau, Allier Chapeau is a small commune in the Allier department of central France. This article explains its administrative role, landscape, name origin, local life, and how it fits into regio…
Chapelle-Vallon — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Chapelle-Vallon Chapelle-Vallon is a small rural commune in the Aube département of north-central France. This article summarizes its geography, name origin, administration, economy, sights and lo…
Chapin, Idaho (unincorporated community) Chapin, Idaho Chapin is an unincorporated community in Idaho, United States. This article explains the meaning of unincorporated status, typical characteristics of small Idaho communities, histo…
Chappaqua, New York — overview, history, and community Chappaqua, New York Chappaqua is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of New Castle, northern Westchester County, about 30 miles north of New York City. Known for its commuter rail, villag…
Chappaquiddick Island Chappaquiddick Island is a small, largely rural island off Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, known for its natural habitats, seasonal tourism, and the widely reported 1969 automo…
Chappes, Allier Chappes is a small French commune in the Allier department of central France. This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, historical character and local life.
Chappes, Aube — a rural commune in Grand Est, France Chappes, Aube Chappes is a small commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in north-central France, notable as a typical rural community with local heritage, agriculture, and munici…
Charbuy — a commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Charbuy Charbuy is a small French commune in the Yonne department (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté). This article outlines its location, administrative role, geography, history, economy and local…
Charchigné Charchigné is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire region in northwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape and local heritage.
Chard (Somerset) Chard is a historic market town in South Somerset near the Devon border, noted for early experiments in powered flight, its role in 17th‑century events, and a range of local landma…
Chareil-Cintrat — commune in the Allier department, central France Chareil-Cintrat Chareil-Cintrat is a rural commune in Allier, central France. This article outlines its location, administrative role, landscape and local life, historical context, and practical n…
Charikar: Capital of Parwan Province and Regional Market Town Charikar Charikar (Persian: چاریکار) is the administrative center of Parwan Province in northern Afghanistan, known for its markets, pottery, and high-quality grapes. It lies on the main ro…
Charing — village and civil parish in Kent, England Charing Charing is a village and civil parish on the North Downs in Kent, England, noted for its historic centre, rural setting and community amenities. The 2001 census recorded a populati…
Charing Cross — historic landmark and central point in London Charing Cross Charing Cross is a central London locality named for a medieval Eleanor Cross; it marks the traditional point for measuring distances from London and lends its name to nearby roads…
Chariton County, Missouri Chariton County is a rural county in north-central Missouri. Its county seat is Keytesville. The county is named for the Chariton River and had a population of 7,831 at the 2010 ce…
Charix — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Charix Charix is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. This article outlines its location, landscape, administration, history, economy, land…
Charles City, Iowa — overview, history, and local character Charles City, Iowa Charles City is the county seat of Floyd County, Iowa, a small riverfront community with a mid‑19th‑century origin, an economy tied to agriculture and light industry, and active lo…
Charles County, Maryland A county in southern-central Maryland, Charles County combines rural landscapes, historic sites and suburban communities near Washington, D.C. La Plata is the county seat and Waldo…
Charles Mix County, South Dakota Rural county in South Dakota established in 1862, centered on Lake Andes; population 9,129 in 2010; economy shaped by agriculture, wildlife areas and small towns.
Charles Mound — Highest Natural Point in Illinois Charles Mound Gentle 1,235 ft (376 m) hill in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; the state's highest natural point near Scales Mound and northeast of Galena. Located in the Driftless Area, the summit…
Charles River (Massachusetts) Charles River A short encyclopedia overview of the Charles River: its course from Hopkinton to Boston Harbor, physical features, history of pollution and cleanup, and its recreational and cultur…
Charleston Charleston: a name for cities (notably Charleston, South Carolina and Charleston, West Virginia), the 1920s jazz dance, and other uses including naval ships and cultural sites such…
Charleston, Arkansas Charleston, Arkansas is a small city in western Arkansas. This article describes its location, geography, history, economy, local institutions, and notable distinctions.
Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands Capital and largest town of the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saint Thomas, known for its deep natural harbor, Danish colonial architecture, busy cruise port, historic sites and duty-free…
Charlotte County, Florida — overview, geography, history, and communities Charlotte County, Florida County on Florida's Gulf Coast founded in 1921. Includes Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, coastal estuaries, tourism, boating, and a subtropical climate with hurricane risk.
Charlotte County, New Brunswick Coastal county in southwestern New Brunswick, Canada. A historically maritime region with fishing, tourism, six municipalities, fourteen parishes and a maritime boundary dispute wi…
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Major civil–military airport serving Charlotte, North Carolina (IATA: CLT). A longtime airline hub, it has grown since 1936 into a major U.S. and international gateway with large p…
Charlotte, Iowa Charlotte is a small city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, character, history, economy, and community features.
Charlottenberg — town in Värmland on the Sweden–Norway border Charlottenberg Charlottenberg is an urban centre in Eda Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden. Known as a transport node and border shopping destination, it serves local services and access to ou…
Charlton County, Georgia Charlton County is a sparsely populated county in southeastern Georgia, noted for the Okefenokee Swamp, its county seat Folkston, timber and outdoor recreation. Population was 12,1…
Charlton, London Charlton is a district and electoral ward in southeast London, part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It blends riverside areas, parks and historic sites with residential neighbou…
Charmeil — commune in Allier, central France Charmeil Charmeil is a small French commune in the Allier department near Vichy. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, transport links and local life.
Charmes (Aisne) — commune in northern France Charmes, Aisne Charmes is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France (historically in Picardie). This article summarizes its location, administration, population, economy and loca…
Charmoy (Aube) Charmoy, Aube Charmoy is a rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, history, local life, and how it is distinguished fro…
Charnoz-sur-Ain: overview of a French commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Charnoz-sur-Ain Charnoz-sur-Ain is a small commune in the Ain department of eastern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, geography, local life, history, and practical…
Charny-le-Bachot — small commune in the Aube department of France Charny-le-Bachot Charny-le-Bachot is a rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, local landmarks and tra…
Charny (Yonne) — former commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Charny, Yonne Charny is a former commune in the Yonne department of central France. In 2016 it merged into the new commune Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye; it retains rural, historical and cultural signi…
Charra Pani — hill station in Pakistan's Galyat region Charra Pani Charra Pani is a small hill station in the Galyat area of northern Pakistan, known for its natural springs, pine woodlands and popularity as a nearby picnic and day-trip destinatio…
Charsfield, Suffolk (village and civil parish) Charsfield Charsfield is a small village and civil parish in the former Suffolk Coastal district of Suffolk, England, noted for its rural character and the parish church of St Peter. Populati…
Chartèves — commune in Aisne, northern France Chartèves Chartèves is a small French commune in the Aisne department (historic Picardy). It is a rural municipality noted for its village character and local governance; population was 359…
Chartres — French city known for its cathedral and medieval heritage Chartres Chartres is a historic city in north-central France, seat of Eure-et-Loir, celebrated for the Gothic Notre-Dame de Chartres cathedral, medieval stained glass, labyrinth and living…
Chase County, Kansas: overview, landscape, history, and communities Chase County, Kansas Chase County (CS) is a sparsely populated county in east-central Kansas, noted for its Flint Hills tallgrass prairie, small towns like Cottonwood Falls, and the Tallgrass Prairie N…
Chase County, Nebraska Chase County is a sparsely populated county in southwestern Nebraska. Founded in 1873, its county seat is Imperial. The area is dominated by agriculture and ranching, with a popula…
