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This page is a dynamic list of articles about places with unusual names, such as Aa, Alert, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Lake, or Almaden. The names are sorted by alphabetical order and may have different meanings or origins in different languages.
This is a list of fictional countries from published works of fiction (books, films, television series, games, etc.). Fictional works describe all the countries in the following list as located somewhere on the surface of the Earth as we know it – as opposed to underground, inside the planet, on another world, or during a different "age" of the planet with a different physical geography.
Google Maps allows the user to start a treasure hunt by selecting the "Treasure" view from the top right. Google Maps notes that the "system may not be able to display at higher resolutions than paper print" and that the user should "take care when unfolding the map to avoid ripping it." Also, the user is warned to 'beaware [sic] of pirates'.
Learn about the history and meanings of some place names that are considered unusual, humorous, or offensive in different languages and cultures. See examples from Austria, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, and more.
Find fictional places from various genres, regions, and media on this Wikipedia page. Browse through lists of fictional bars, castles, countries, islands, planets ...
Learn how to use Google Maps to navigate, explore and plan your trips with ease, even without Wi-Fi. Find out how to access offline maps, live view, bike and scooter directions, custom maps and more.
This web page lists locations that have blurred or censored satellite images on various services, such as Google Maps and Bing Maps. It explains the reasons and details of the blurring or censorship for each location, such as security, privacy, or political issues.
An island which was shown on Google Maps satellite view until 2012 despite not existing. That Wānaka Tree: A tree named after a hashtag on Instagram. Taumata: With a full name consisting of 85 characters, this hill may be the longest place name in the world. Te Urewera: A forested area in New Zealand that is also a legal person (see below ...