The hidden village of Konoha is the the largest and most power village of all. It is the home village to our hero Naruto, and it seems like all the good guys live in Konoha and the rest is evil. Konoha means leaf, and in case you didn't know the symbol is a leaf. The Hokage is said to be the strongest of all the kages.
Not too much is known about the hidden village of Mist. We've seen quite a few candidates from the Chuunin exam show up from the village of mist. We also saw the exiled ninjas Zabuza and Kisame, which are from the hidden village of mist. The ninjas from this village seem to use water attacks a lot. There's no information at the moment about the Mizukage. Village Gates, Mizukage Building, Hill Overlook, Snowy Village
Several of the characters are from the hidden village of Sand. To name a few of the characters from Sand, we have Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari. These three went to Konoha to take the Chuunin exam, which was only a cover for their real plan. The Kazakage is Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari's father, and he was assasinated by Orochimaru. The Kazakage also attempted to kill his own son Gaara serveral times. Village Gates, Medical Greenhouse
Next to nothing is known about the village of cloud at the moment. The only information about these guys is from the flashback about Hinata's kidnapping. When the country of Lightning broke the peace treaty and tried to steal the secrets of Byakugan. Nothing is known about the Raikage. Village Gates
Little is known about this village, except for their violent past with the Hidden Leaf Village. The Akatsuki member Deidara is a Missin-Nin from Hidden Rock Village. Village Gates, Post Town, Capital, O.K. Temple