Places

Condé-sur-Sarthe Condé-sur-Sarthe, a small commune in Orne near Alençon, lies on the Sarthe river. Noted for its Romanesque church with Gothic additions, local dairy production and a WWII memorial,…

Conecuh County, Alabama Conecuh County is a small, rural county in southern Alabama. Known for its creek-derived name, timber and agricultural landscape, and the seat at Evergreen, it combines natural are…

Conejos County, Colorado — overview, history, geography and communities Conejos County, Colorado Rural county in southern Colorado's San Luis Valley. Noted for early establishment in the 19th century, Hispanic cultural heritage, agricultural economy, low population density and…

Coney Island — Brooklyn peninsula, seaside resort and amusement district Coney Island Coney Island is a well-known seaside neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, famed for its beaches, boardwalk, historic rides, and role in American leisure culture since the 19th centu…

Conflans-sur-Anille: commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Conflans-sur-Anille Conflans-sur-Anille is a rural commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire. Summary of its geography, name origin, history, landmarks, local life, administration, economy and practical vis…

Congé-sur-Orne — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Congé-sur-Orne Congé-sur-Orne is a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its rural landscape, riverside setting and local heritage within the Frenc…

Coniston Water Coniston Water is a long, narrow lake in the English Lake District, known for glacial origin, boating, John Ruskin’s home, and Donald Campbell’s water-speed attempts.

Conkling Park, Idaho Conkling Park is a census-designated place in Idaho, United States. Recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau, it is a small, unincorporated community used for statistical and planning…

Conneaut, Ohio Lake Erie port city in northeastern Ohio at the mouth of Conneaut Creek; notable for its harbor, shoreline recreation, and history as a Great Lakes shipping and rail community.

Connerré — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Connerré Connerré is a small commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. Noted for its rural setting, local services and proximity to the city of Le M…

Conques-sur-Orbiel Conques-sur-Orbiel is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, known for its river setting, rural character, local agriculture and proximity to Carca…

Consett — town in County Durham, England Consett Consett is a former industrial town in the northwest of County Durham, England, known for its historic steelworks, post‑industrial regeneration, and location near upland valleys no…

Constanța — major Romanian port city on the Black Sea Constanța Constanța is Romania's largest port on the Black Sea, the chief city of Dobruja and Constanța County, known for ancient origins, seaside resorts, maritime trade and cultural landma…

Constantinople — historic capital between Europe and Asia Constantinople Formerly Byzantium, refounded by Constantine and long the seat of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. A pivotal port on the Bosphorus, today the site of Istanbul in modern Turkey.

Contes, Pas-de-Calais Contes is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now part of Hauts-de-France; local government, agricultur…

Conwy — walled market town and castle on the River Conwy, North Wales Conwy Conwy is a historic walled coastal market town in North Wales, renowned for Conwy Castle, intact medieval walls, a tidal estuary setting and a long tradition as a tourist destinati…

Conzieu — a commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Conzieu Conzieu is a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region; this article summarizes its location, governance, geography, history, econom…

Coober Pedy, South Australia: opal capital and underground town Coober Pedy, South Australia Coober Pedy is a remote South Australian town famed for opal mining and subterranean dwellings. Built in arid desert along the Stuart Highway, it combines a mining economy, tourism…

Cook County Cook County is the name shared by three U.S. counties—Illinois, Minnesota, and Georgia—each with different geography, history, and roles from urban governance to rural agriculture…

Cook County, Illinois: overview, history, government, and key features Cook County, Illinois Cook County, home to Chicago, is Illinois's most populous county. This article summarizes its population, government, history, economy, transport, parks, cultural institutions and…

Cook County, Minnesota — North Shore wilderness and Grand Marais Cook County, Minnesota Cook County is a sparsely populated county on Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior, centered on the harbor town of Grand Marais and known for wilderness recreation, scenic shor…

Cook Islands Self-governing island state in free association with New Zealand, located in the South Pacific; known for Polynesian culture, tourism, and an extensive marine territory.

Cooke County, Texas Cooke County is a north Texas county on the Red River with Gainesville as its county seat. It had 38,347 residents in 2010 and combines agricultural roots, light industry and commu…

Cookstown: market town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland Cookstown Cookstown is a planned market town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, known for a notably wide and long main street, local services and historic buildings; population around 10,60…

Cooktown, Queensland — historic coastal town at the Endeavour River Cooktown, Queensland Small tropical town on Cape York Peninsula at the mouth of the Endeavour River, known for Captain Cook's 1770 repairs, fishing and reef access, and an annual June re-enactment fest…

Cool, Texas — small community in Parker County Cool, Texas Cool is a small incorporated city in Parker County, Texas. This article summarizes its location, history, local character, services, and points of interest for readers seeking a co…

Cooper, Texas Cooper is a small city in northeastern Texas and the county seat of Delta County, serving as a local center for government, education and rural commerce in the region.

Coopersale Halt railway station Small heritage railway halt in the hamlet of Coopersale, Epping, Essex. Served by the preserved Epping Ongar Railway and operated as a simple terminus and visitor stop on the branc…

Cooperton, Oklahoma Cooperton is a small rural town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States, known for its open prairie setting and agricultural character within a sparsely populated region.

Coös County, New Hampshire Rural northernmost county of New Hampshire, founded 1803; sparsely populated, forested, and known for outdoor recreation, timber history, and communities such as Lancaster and Berl…

Coos County, Oregon Coos County is a coastal county in southwestern Oregon, known for forests, fishing, ports and outdoor recreation. The county seat is Coquille; the region has a history tied to Nati…

Cootamundra, New South Wales: town overview, history and attractions Cootamundra Cootamundra is a regional town in New South Wales, Australia, known as the birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman and for the Cootamundra wattle and annual Wattle Time festival.

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: Beachfront neighborhood and cultural landmark Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is a South Zone neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro famed for its 4 km beachfront, lively promenade, historic fort, and major cultural events. This entry outlines its geograp…

Copake, New York Copake is a rural town in Columbia County, New York, with lakes, forested hills and a small population. It is known for outdoor recreation, hamlets like Copake Falls and Copake Lak…

Copan, Oklahoma: small town near Copan Lake in northeastern Oklahoma Copan, Oklahoma Copan is a small town in Washington County in northeastern Oklahoma, known for its proximity to Copan Lake, outdoor recreation, and local community character.

Copenhagen: Denmark’s capital, history, and modern character Copenhagen Overview of Copenhagen: geography, history from Viking origins to modern capital, cultural and economic roles, landmarks, transport and notable features including Freetown Christia…

Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) Copenhagen Airport Major international airport serving Copenhagen and the Öresund region. IATA: CPH. Three terminals, multiple runways, extensive rail and road links to Denmark and southern Sweden.

Copford Copford is a village and civil parish in the Colchester borough of Essex, England, with historic roots, a small residential community, and local parish institutions serving the sur…

Copiah County, Mississippi — overview, history, communities, and economy Copiah County, Mississippi Copiah County is a county in south-central Mississippi with Hazlehurst as its seat. It has a mix of small towns, farmland and forests; its name comes from a Choctaw word and had ab…

Copiapó Province (Atacama Region, Chile) Copiapó Province Province in northern Chile's Atacama Region with capital Copiapó. Noted for arid desert landscapes, mining-based economy, coastal ports and historical mining heritage.

Copperas Cove, Texas: overview, history, and community profile Copperas Cove, Texas Copperas Cove is a city in central Texas known for its close ties to the nearby military post, its Hill Country edge setting, and a community centered on services, schools and outd…

Copperopolis, California — historic Sierra Foothills mining community Copperopolis, California Copperopolis is a census-designated place in Calaveras County, California, founded in the 19th century as a copper-mining town. Today it is a residential community with preserved h…

Coquille, Oregon Coquille is a small city and the county seat of Coos County in southwestern Oregon, notable for its river valley setting, timber and agricultural history, and cultural ties to the…

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania: river borough west of Pittsburgh Coraopolis, Pennsylvania Coraopolis is a small borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh International Airport. It has a mixed residential and industrial heritage includi…

Corbeny — commune in Aisne, northern France Corbeny Corbeny is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie. This article outlines its setting, typical features, historical context and role within lo…

Corbières-en-Provence — Commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France Corbières-en-Provence Concise guide to Corbières-en-Provence, a small rural commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, covering geography, history, economy, tourism and distinctions.

Corby, Northamptonshire: overview, history and local features Corby Corby is a town in Northamptonshire, England, known for its industrial past, Scottish connections and post-industrial regeneration. Overview of location, history, transport and not…

Corcoran, California Corcoran is a city in Kings County in California’s San Joaquin Valley, known for its agricultural setting, prison facilities, and location near Hanford.