Kew (disambiguation) facts for kids

Kew is a lovely place in London, England. It's part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. When people talk about Kew, they often mean the famous Kew Gardens, which is a huge and beautiful garden filled with plants from all over the world.

However, the name "Kew" is also used for other places around the world!

Where is Kew?

The name Kew is used for several places, not just in London! You can find places called Kew in different countries:

Kew in England

• Kew, London: This is the most well-known Kew, located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is famous for its amazing botanic gardens.
• Kew, Merseyside: This is a part of Southport, a town in England.
• St. Kew: This is a small village in Cornwall, England.

Kew Around the World

The name Kew also appears in other countries, often because of historical connections:

• Australia: There's a place called Kew in New South Wales and another in Melbourne, Victoria.
• New Zealand: You can find areas named Kew in Dunedin (Otago) and Invercargill (Southland).
• South Africa: There is a suburb called Kew in Johannesburg.
• United States: An unincorporated community named Kew exists in Michigan.
• Turks and Caicos Islands: There is also a place called Kew in these islands.

What Else is Called Kew?

Sometimes, "Kew" can refer to other things too!

People

• Kew Jaliens: He is a well-known footballer from the Netherlands.
• Kew (surname): This is a way of writing the Chinese surname Qiū (surname) in some languages.

Other Meanings

• Kew Magazine: This is a magazine published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, sharing interesting facts about plants and nature.
• KEW (airport code): This is the special code for Keewaywin Airport in Canada.

See Also

• Kew Gardens (disambiguation)