The places feature in Family Tree Maker 2008 is really neat. It has been interesting using it for some Chicago, Illinois, locations. Just be careful. The location is gave me for Bowling Township, Rock Island County, Illinois was actually Bowlesburg School in Silvis. Oops.
The places are worldwide and I've really had fun using the place feature in Family Tree Maker 2008 for locations in Europe as well. Neat.