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Chi Chil Tah, New Mexico Chi Chil Tah is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States, known for its Navajo-language place names and its location within the high desert region…

Chia (Baia di Chia), Sardinia — coastal bay and resort area Chia, Italy Chia, or Baia di Chia, is a coastal area in southern Sardinia, Italy, known for sandy beaches, dunes, clear waters, posidonia meadows and a mix of natural and historical attraction…

Chiayi County — geography, administration, economy and attractions Chiayi County Chiayi County in southwestern Taiwan surrounds Chiayi City. This article summarizes its location, landscape (including Alishan), administration, economy, education and main tourist…

Chiba (prefecture, city, and Japanese surname) Chiba Chiba: a coastal prefecture and its capital city in Japan's Kantō region, known for ports, industry, Narita Airport, agriculture and as a common Japanese family name.

Chiba Prefecture, Japan — geography, history, economy and attractions Chiba Prefecture Chiba Prefecture (Kantō region, Honshu) borders Tokyo Bay and the Pacific. Known for Narita Airport, Tokyo Disney Resort, the Keiyo industrial zone and the Bōsō Peninsula's coastli…

Chicago Lakefront Trail Eighteen-mile shared-use path along Lake Michigan in Chicago linking Lincoln Park, Grant Park, Burnham Park and Jackson Park; used for recreation, commuting and access to beaches a…

Chicago Loop — downtown core and historic commercial district Chicago Loop The Loop is Chicago's central business district and one of the city's 77 official community areas. A civic, cultural and transit hub, it is known for elevated rail, major museums,…

Chicago Riverwalk A pedestrian waterfront promenade along the south bank of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, offering public space, dining, boating access, and views of the city's architecture…

Chicago Stadium (the 'Madhouse on Madison') Chicago Stadium Historic indoor arena in Chicago (1929–1994), home to the Blackhawks and Bulls, known for its intense atmosphere, major sporting and political events, and replacement by the United…

Chichén Itzá: Major Maya City and Archaeological Complex on the Yucatán Chichen Itza Chichén Itzá is a large pre-Columbian Maya site on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, noted for its pyramids, ceremonial architecture, the Sacred Cenote and its role as a cultural and tou…

Chickasaw County, Iowa: overview, history, and local characteristics Chickasaw County, Iowa Chickasaw County is a rural county in northeastern Iowa with the county seat at New Hampton. This article summarizes its location, development, economy, communities and notable cha…

Chickasaw County, Mississippi County in northeastern Mississippi named for the Chickasaw people. Dual seats Houston and Okolona; population about 17,392 at the 2010 census. Rural economy, local government, and…

Chickney — village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex Chickney Chickney is a very small rural village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, notable for its tiny population and the historic parish church of St Mary.

Chico, California: overview, history, geography, and notable features Chico, California Chico is a city in northern California's Sacramento Valley known for its university, large municipal park, agricultural surroundings and a history dating to the mid-19th century.

Chicot County, Arkansas Southeastern Arkansas county founded in 1823. Seat Lake Village. Known for Lake Chicot, Delta agriculture, fishing, wildlife areas and historical ties to the Mississippi River.

Chidambaram taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu Chidambaram taluk Chidambaram taluk is an administrative subdivision of Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu, India, centered on the temple town of Chidambaram. It combines coastal geography, agricultur…

Chierry (Aisne) — commune in the historic Picardy area of northern France Chierry Chierry is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy (now in Hauts‑de‑France). Summary of its location, governance, landscape, herita…

Chihuahua (state) Chihuahua is Mexico's largest state by area, bordering the United States. Known for its desert and mountain landscapes, mining and border industry, indigenous Rarámuri culture, and…

Chihuahua (city) Chihuahua City Capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Chihuahua; an industrial, cultural, and administrative center in northern Mexico with historic sites and a diverse economy.

Chikugo Province — historical province of southern Fukuoka, Japan Chikugo Province Chikugo Province was an old Japanese province in southern Kyūshū, roughly matching modern southern Fukuoka Prefecture. It had distinct geography, historical domains and cultural tr…

Childress County, Texas Childress County is a sparsely populated county in northern Texas whose seat is the city of Childress. It has a rural economy focused on agriculture, ranching and local services.

Childress, Texas Childress is a city in north Texas and the county seat of Childress County, serving as a transportation, government, and service center for the surrounding ranching and farming reg…

Chilika Lake: major brackish-water lagoon of India's east coast Chilika Lake Chilika Lake is a large brackish lagoon on the east coast of India in Odisha, connected to the Bay of Bengal. It is a biodiversity hotspot, important for fisheries, migratory birds…

Chillesford, Suffolk: village and civil parish Chillesford Chillesford is a small village and civil parish in the Suffolk Coastal district of Suffolk, England, known for its historic parish church and rural landscape. Population recorded a…

Chiltern, Victoria Chiltern is a small historic town in north‑east Victoria, Australia, known for its gold‑rush origins, preserved 19th‑century streetscape and proximity to Chiltern‑Mt Pilot National…

Chimbote — Peruvian coastal city and major fishing port Chimbote Chimbote is a coastal city in the Ancash Region of Peru known as the country's largest fishing port, an industrial center for fishmeal and steel, and a center of seafood cuisine an…

Chinatown: history, characteristics, and modern roles of Chinese ethnic enclaves Chinatown An overview of Chinatowns: their origins, typical features, cultural and economic roles, language and script patterns, notable global examples, and contemporary changes.

Chinatown, Chicago: history, features, and cultural importance Chinatown, Chicago Chicago's Chinatown is a longstanding Chinese-American neighborhood on the city's South Side, known for its shops, restaurants, community institutions, festivals and distinctive st…

Chinatown, London — Soho's Chinese quarter Chinatown, London Chinatown in London's Soho is a compact neighbourhood of Chinese-run businesses, restaurants and cultural activity. This article covers its location, character, history, festivals…

Chinatown, Singapore: history, character and cultural significance Chinatown, Singapore Chinatown in Singapore is a historic ethnic precinct in Outram with preserved shophouses, temples and hawker culture. It blends heritage conservation with modern tourism and evolvi…

Chinchilla, Queensland Inland Queensland town of about 3,100 people, known for agriculture, the 1920s prickly pear biological-control effort, periodic flooding on Charley's Creek and a popular annual mel…

Chinese place names: origins, romanization, and modern usage Chinese place names How place names in China are formed, written, and romanized; history of naming systems, dialect and minority-language effects, examples (Beijing/Peking) and practical issues for si…

Chippenham — Market town in Wiltshire, England Chippenham Chippenham is a historic market town in Wiltshire, South West England, near Bath. Known for rail and road links, a medieval market tradition and steady population growth since the…

Chippenham railway station (Wiltshire, England) Chippenham railway station Principal rail station serving Chippenham in Wiltshire. Overview of location, history, facilities, services and transport links connecting the town to regional and national rail ne…

Chippewa County, Minnesota County in west-central Minnesota with a largely agricultural landscape. County seat Montevideo; small, rural population and local government serving towns, farms, and outdoor recre…

Chippewa County, Wisconsin County in west-central Wisconsin named for the Ojibwe (Chippewa). County seat Chippewa Falls; population 62,415 in 2010. Known for the Chippewa River, lumber history, outdoor recre…

Chipping Campden — Cotswold market town in Gloucestershire Chipping Campden Historic Cotswold market town noted for its long honey‑coloured High Street, early 17th‑century Market Hall, medieval market origins, Arts and Crafts legacy and well‑preserved ston…

Chipping Ongar Chipping Ongar is a small historic market town in the civil parish of Ongar, Epping Forest district, Essex, England, known for its local shops, schools and the preserved Epping Ong…

Chirripó National Park — Costa Rica’s highland wilderness Chirripó National Park Protected area in the Talamanca Range of Costa Rica, containing Cerro Chirripó, diverse montane habitats, important water sources, endemic species, and regulated trails to the coun…

Chisago County, Minnesota A mid-19th‑century county east of the Twin Cities known for its lakes, Swedish-American heritage, and the county seat of Center City. Population recorded as 53,887 in 2010.

Chiswick — district of West London in the Borough of Hounslow Chiswick Chiswick is a riverside district in West London, part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It blends historic houses, parks and a lively high road and is associated with the artist W…

Chittenden County, Vermont Overview of Chittenden County, Vermont: geography, history, demographics, economy, major towns, and notable facts about the state's most populous county.

Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh Chittoor district Chittoor district in southern Andhra Pradesh: geography, history, economy, temples, crops and transport. An overview of demographics, administration, major pilgrimage sites and agr…

Chitwan National Park — Nepal's first national park and World Heritage Site Chitwan National Park Chitwan National Park, created in 1973 in southern Nepal, preserves subtropical riverine forest and grassland. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is notable for rhinoceros, tigers, e…

Chivy-lès-Étouvelles Chivy-lès-Étouvelles is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in Picardie. This article describes its geography, administration, history, econo…

Chlef Province, Algeria: Administration, Population and Economy Chlef Province Overview of Chlef Province, Algeria: its administrative structure and districts, population near one million, and regional economy driven by agriculture, commerce, light industry a…

Choapa Province (Coquimbo Region, Chile) Choapa Province Choapa Province, in Chile's Coquimbo Region, covers coastal, valley and foothill landscapes. Capital Illapel. Economy centers on mining, agriculture and fishing. Includes communes…

Chocolate Bayou, Texas Chocolate Bayou is an unincorporated community and tidal waterway in Brazoria County on the Texas Gulf Coast, noted for its wetland environment, rural character, and role in local…