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Corcovado National Park (Costa Rica) Corcovado National Park A protected rainforest reserve on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, established in 1975; noted for exceptional biodiversity, intact tropical habitats, and importance for wildlife conserv…

Córdoba Córdoba commonly denotes a historic city in southern Spain and a major Argentine city; the name is also used for provinces, regions, and other places with varied cultural and histo…

Córdoba Province (Argentina): geography, history and culture Córdoba Province (Argentina) Córdoba Province in central Argentina: an overview of its geography, history, economy, culture and notable facts, with links to province, country and capital city resources.

Corfe Castle (Dorset) — ruined Norman castle and village Corfe Castle Corfe Castle is a ruined 11th-century fortress and adjacent village in a gap of the Purbeck Hills, Dorset, England. It is notable for medieval remains, Civil War history and Nation…

Corinth (Greece) Corinth Corinth is a historic coastal city in Greece on the Isthmus of Corinth, noted for the Corinth Canal, the Acrocorinth fortress, ancient ruins and a long urban history from antiquity…

Corisco (Mandj) — small island of Equatorial Guinea Corisco Corisco (Mandj) is a low, forested island in the Gulf of Guinea belonging to Equatorial Guinea. About 14 km² in area, it supports fishing communities, mangrove coasts and tropical…

Cork: the material, the cork oak, and Cork (Ireland) Cork Comprehensive overview of cork: the lightweight, elastic bark of the cork oak, its harvesting and uses, industry issues, plus the Irish city and county named Cork and their cultura…

Cormaranche-en-Bugey (former commune in Ain, France) Cormaranche-en-Bugey Cormaranche-en-Bugey was a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France, merged into Plateau d'Hauteville on 1 January 2019.

Corn Palace: Mitchell’s ornamental arena of grain and community Corn Palace A unique multiuse arena in Mitchell, South Dakota, famed for exterior murals made of corn and other grains; site of festivals, concerts, sports, and a long-standing agricultural fo…

Corn, Oklahoma — small town overview and community profile Corn, Oklahoma A concise encyclopedia-style profile of Corn, a small town in Oklahoma: location, history, economy, community life, landmarks, and notable local facts.

Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador Corner Brook Corner Brook is a city on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland. Formed by four communities in 1956, it is a regional centre for industry, health care, higher education and…

Corning, Arkansas Corning is a small city in northeastern Arkansas, located in Clay County near the Missouri border. It serves as a local commercial and service center with agricultural and communit…

Cornish, Oklahoma Cornish is a small rural town in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The community has agricultural roots, local services, and a close-knit character typical of small A…

Cornville, Arizona Cornville is a small census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona, that includes the communities of Cornville and Page Springs and is known for its rural setting, trout farms…

Coronado, Kansas: history and the 1887 county-seat shootout Coronado, Kansas Coronado, Kansas, was a short-lived 19th-century settlement in Wichita County noted for a violent 1887 county-seat contest. Platted in 1885, it declined after losing the battle for…

Corozal District, Belize Corozal District Northernmost district of Belize centered on Corozal Town. Known for Maya ruins at Santa Rita and Cerros, a largely Spanish-speaking population, agriculture, fishing, and cross‑bord…

Cortina d'Ampezzo: Alpine town and ski resort in the Dolomites Cortina d'Ampezzo Cortina d'Ampezzo is a mountain commune in the Dolomites of northeastern Italy, known for skiing, mountaineering, Ladin culture, the 1956 Winter Olympics and its role in contempora…

Çorum (city in northern Turkey) Çorum Çorum is a city and provincial capital in the Black Sea (Karadeniz) Region of northern Turkey, noted for Hittite archaeological sites, an agricultural economy, and its roasted chic…

Coruscant — city‑planet and galactic capital in Star Wars Coruscant Coruscant is a fictional ecumenopolis in the Star Wars universe: a planet‑wide city that served as the political and cultural capital for the Galactic Republic and later the Empire…

Corvallis, Oregon: city overview, history, institutions and local character Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis is a small city in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, home to Oregon State University and the seat of Benton County; known for its college town culture, river setting, and…

Coryell County, Texas Coryell County is a central Texas county with a mix of rural and small-city communities. The county seat is Gatesville. The 2010 population was 75,388. This article summarizes its…

Cos Cob, Connecticut — Greenwich shoreline neighborhood and historic community Cos Cob, Connecticut Cos Cob is a neighborhood and census-designated place in Greenwich, Connecticut, on the Long Island Sound shoreline. Known for its residential character, railroad station, and late…

Cosham (suburb of Portsmouth) Cosham Cosham is a residential suburb in the north of Portsmouth, England, serving as a local commercial and transport hub with a high street, railway station, public services and communi…

Coshocton County, Ohio — overview, history, and features Coshocton County, Ohio Coshocton County is a largely rural county in east-central Ohio. Its county seat is Coshocton. The area is known for river confluences, canal-era history, agriculture, and heritage…

Cosley Zoo: Wheaton’s community zoo and educational animal park Cosley Zoo Cosley Zoo is a small, AZA-accredited, free-admission zoo in Wheaton, Illinois, that emphasizes native wildlife, domestic animals, education and community programs on a historic tr…

Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire: Loire-side commune and subprefecture in central France Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire is a French commune on the Loire river in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It serves as a subprefecture and local centre for trade, transport and regional her…

Cossonay District (former) — Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Cossonay (district) Former administrative district in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, centered on the town of Cossonay; historically rural with small municipalities and later reorganized under canton…

Costilla County, Colorado Rural county in southern Colorado with seat San Luis. Noted for Hispano heritage, San Luis Valley landscapes, sparse population (3,524 in 2010), mountains, ranching and outdoor rec…

Cotentin Peninsula (Cherbourg Peninsula): geography, history and economy Cotentin Peninsula Peninsula in Normandy projecting into the English Channel. Overview of its geography, towns, transport links, wartime history, economy and role linking mainland France to the Chann…

Coto de Caza, California: gated community and census-designated place Coto de Caza, California Coto de Caza is a private, guard-gated community and census-designated place in Orange County, California, known for its planned neighborhoods, rural character, equestrian faciliti…

Coțofenii din Față (commune in Dolj County) Coțofenii din Față Coțofenii din Față is a rural commune in Dolj County, southwestern Romania. This article outlines its administrative role, geography, local economy, cultural features and transport…

Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador Cotopaxi Province Central Ecuadorian province named for the Cotopaxi volcano; known for highland landscapes, Latacunga capital, agricultural economy, indigenous communities, and protected ecosystems…

Cottle County, Texas Cottle County is a sparsely populated county in north-central Texas with Paducah as its county seat. Established in the late 19th century, it has a rural economy centered on ranchi…

Cotton County, Oklahoma Cotton County is a small, rural county in southern Oklahoma with Walters as its county seat. Historically tied to cotton farming, it had 6,614 residents in 2000 and remains largely…

Cottonwood County, Minnesota Cottonwood County is a rural county in southwestern Minnesota with county seat Windom and a population of about 11,687. Agriculture, local government, and community services shape…

Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique A commune in northern France known for the ruins of the medieval Château de Coucy and its hilltop setting in the Aisne department, in the former Picardie region.

Coudray-Rabut (former commune in Calvados, Normandy) Coudray-Rabut Coudray-Rabut is a small former French commune in the Calvados department, Normandy. In 2019 it was merged into Pont-l'Évêque; the locality retains rural character and local landma…

Coulombs (Calvados) — former commune in Normandy, France Coulombs, Calvados Coulombs was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy. In 2017 it merged into the new commune Moulins en Bessin as part of France’s commune nouvelle reforms.

Coulonces (Calvados) Coulonces, Calvados Coulonces is a former rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, merged into the commune nouvelle of Vire-Normandie on 1 January 2016.

County Antrim (Northern Ireland) County Antrim County Antrim is a historic county in Northern Ireland, in the province of Ulster. It contains much of Belfast, a dramatic north coast and notable sites such as the Giant's Causewa…

County Carlow: overview, geography, history and culture County Carlow County Carlow is a small Irish county in Leinster centered on Carlow town. Known for its rivers, historic sites and agricultural landscape; population was 54,612 at the 2011 census…

County Cork: geography, history, culture and key places County Cork County Cork is Ireland's largest county by area. Its long coastline, towns such as Cork City and Kinsale, historic sites and Gaeltacht areas shape a diverse cultural and economic l…

County Down (Northern Ireland) County Down County Down is a historic county in eastern Northern Ireland, noted for the Mourne Mountains, Strangford Lough, coastal towns, archaeological sites and links to early Christian tra…

County Ground (Swindon) — home stadium of Swindon Town F.C. County Ground The County Ground in Swindon is an association football stadium in England, long established as the home of Swindon Town F.C.; it combines historic character with modern facilities…

County Kerry, Ireland County Kerry County Kerry in southwest Ireland is known for dramatic coastline, Gaeltacht Irish-speaking areas, peninsulas such as Dingle and Iveragh, Skellig Michael World Heritage site, and s…

County Kilkenny, Ireland County Kilkenny County Kilkenny is a largely rural county in southeast Ireland, known for its medieval city, castles, craft traditions, and strong hurling heritage within the province of Leinster.

County Limerick (Contae Luimnigh) County Limerick County Limerick, in the province of Munster in western Ireland, is centered on the city of Limerick and known for the River Shannon, medieval sites, agricultural lands and a mixed…

County Mayo, Ireland County Mayo County Mayo is a coastal county in the province of Connacht, known for rugged scenery, islands, historic sites, Anglic and Gaelic culture, hill walking and fishing.