Geography

Arrondissements of the Haute-Vienne department Overview of the three administrative arrondissements in the Haute-Vienne department of France, their role, structure, history and distinctions from other territorial divisions.

Arrondissements of the Hautes-Alpes department An overview of the two arrondissements of Hautes-Alpes: their seats, administrative role, historical origin, relation to communes and the departmental prefecture.

Arrondissements of the Hautes-Pyrénées department Overview of the three arrondissements in Hautes-Pyrénées (France): their role, capitals, subdivisions and historical background in the department’s administration.

Arrondissements of the Hérault department Overview of the three arrondissements in France's Hérault department: their roles, capitals, historical context, relationship to communes and cantons, and notable administrative fa…

Arrondissements of the Indre department Overview of the four arrondissements in France’s Indre department: their role, composition, brief history, and the names and seats of each arrondissement.

Arrondissements of the Indre‑et‑Loire department Arrondissements of the Indre-et-Loire department Overview of the three arrondissements in Indre‑et‑Loire (Centre‑Val de Loire), their role, capitals (subprefectures), history, and how they relate to communes and other administrat…

Arrondissements of the Isère department (France) Arrondissements of the Isère department Overview of the three arrondissements of the Isère department: their role, administration, history, and the names and functions of their capitals.

Arrondissements of the Jura department Overview of the Jura department's three arrondissements — Lons-le-Saunier, Dole, Saint-Claude — their role, structure, history, and distinctions within French administration.

Arrondissements of the Landes department Overview of the two arrondissements in France's Landes department: structure, roles, history, subdivisions and the two administrative seats, Mont-de-Marsan and Dax.

Arrondissements of the Loir-et-Cher department Overview of the three arrondissements in France's Loir-et-Cher department, their roles, capitals, administrative structure, history, and distinctions within the French system.

Arrondissements of the Loire department Overview of the three arrondissements of France's Loire department: their role, organization, history, and how they relate to communes, prefectures and subprefectures.

Arrondissements of the Loiret department Overview of the three arrondissements in the Loiret department of central France: their roles, organization, history, and the principal seats of administration.

Arrondissements of the Lot department Overview of the three arrondissements that subdivide the Lot department in France, their role, history, and administrative structure, with brief notes on each arrondissement and re…

Arrondissements of the Lot‑et‑Garonne department Arrondissements of the Lot-et-Garonne department Overview of the four arrondissements in the Lot‑et‑Garonne department of France, their roles, history, and relationship with cantons and communes.

Arrondissements of the Lozère department Overview of the two arrondissements in Lozère (France): their roles, composition, brief history, geography and administrative distinctions within the French territorial system.

Arrondissements of the Nièvre department Overview of the four arrondissements of Nièvre (Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté): names, seats, administrative role, subdivisions and historical context within the French system.

Arrondissements of the Nord department Overview of the six arrondissements in France’s Nord department, their organization, history, roles, and notable regional features.

Arrondissements of Puy-de-Dôme, France: administrative districts and subprefectures Arrondissements of the Puy-de-Dôme department Overview of Puy-de-Dôme's five arrondissements—Ambert, Clermont-Ferrand, Issoire, Riom and Thiers—explaining their roles as administrative districts, subprefectures and subdivision…

Arrondissements of the Pyrénées-Orientales department Overview of the three arrondissements in Pyrénées-Orientales: their organization, functions, history, and relationship with communes and the departmental prefecture.

Arrondissements of the Saône-et-Loire department Overview of the five arrondissements in Saône-et-Loire: their names, administrative roles, subdivisions, historical development and key distinctions within the French departmental…

Arrondissements of the Tarn department Overview of the two administrative arrondissements in France's Tarn department: their role, composition, history, and the current arrondissements Albi and Castres.

Arrondissements of the Tarn-et-Garonne department An overview of the two arrondissements (Montauban and Castelsarrasin) in the Tarn‑et‑Garonne department of France: structure, roles, history and their place within local administra…

Arrondissements of the Var department Overview of the three arrondissements of Var (Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur, France): their organization, capitals, history, and role within French local administration.

Arrondissements of the Vaucluse department Overview of the three arrondissements in France's Vaucluse department: their capitals, administrative role, history, and how they relate to communes and departmental government.

Arros (river) Arros is a river in southwestern France (Occitanie) flowing through Hautes-Pyrénées and Gers to join the Adour. Its valley, historically part of the County of Bigorre, supports agr…

Arroux — river of central France Arroux The Arroux is a river in central France rising in the Morvan hills and joining the Loire near Digoin; it supports local ecology, recreation, historic settlements such as Autun, and…

Arroyo Seco — stream and watershed in Los Angeles County Arroyo Seco Arroyo Seco is a seasonal stream and major tributary of the Los Angeles River. It flows from the San Gabriel Mountains through Pasadena and parts of Los Angeles, shaped by flood co…

Arry, Somme: a small commune in Hauts-de-France, northern France Arry, Somme Arry is a small rural commune in the Somme department of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. It had 196 inhabitants in 2012 and typifies the agricultural villages of the…

Arta Region of Djibouti Arta Region Arta Region is one of Djibouti’s six administrative regions. It includes the town of Arta, several coastal and border settlements, semi-arid highlands, and historical significance…

Arthur County, Nebraska Arthur County, Nebraska — a sparsely populated county founded in 1913. County seat Arthur; population 460 (2010). Located in the Sandhills, economy centered on ranching and rural s…

Artibonite River (Hispaniola) Artibonite River The Artibonite River is Hispaniola's longest river, rising in the Dominican Republic and flowing through Haiti to the Gulf of Gonâve; vital for irrigation, hydroelectric power and…

Artigueloutan Artigueloutan is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France. This article summarizes its geography, history, governance, economy, and local features.

Aruba: geography, climate, history and role within the Kingdom of the Netherlands Aruba Aruba is a small, arid Caribbean island in the Kingdom of the Netherlands known for year‑round sunshine, a tourism-driven economy, distinctive landscape and a unique constitutional…

Arudy — commune in the Ossau Valley, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Arudy Arudy is a French commune in the Ossau Valley of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. It is known for its mountain setting, pastoral traditions, access to the Pyrenees and local cu…

Arun River Major transboundary Himalayan river rising on the Tibetan Plateau and flowing through Nepal to feed the Koshi system; important for hydrology, ecology, communities and hydropower p…

Arunachal Pradesh: geography, people, and the border dispute Arunachal Pradesh Indian state in the eastern Himalaya known for high mountain terrain, diverse tribal cultures, rich biodiversity, strategic location and an ongoing territorial claim by China.

Arzacq-Arraziguet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Arzacq-Arraziguet A small commune in southwestern France's Pyrénées-Atlantiques, noted for its historic town center, rural Béarnaise character, weekly markets and local heritage.

Arzl im Pitztal, Tyrol (Austria) Arzl im Pitztal Arzl im Pitztal is a small municipality in the Pitztal valley, Imst district, Tyrol, Austria. It is a gateway for alpine recreation, with mountain scenery, farming traditions and y…

Asasp-Arros — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Asasp-Arros Asasp-Arros is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, set in the Pyrenean foothills with rural landscapes, local traditions, and access to m…

Aschaffenburg (district) — Landkreis in northwest Bavaria Aschaffenburg (district) Aschaffenburg is a rural district (Landkreis) in northwest Bavaria, Germany. It borders the state of Hesse, lies along the Main river, and encompasses parts of the Spessart hills a…

Ashdown Forest — heathland and historic woodland in East Sussex Ashdown Forest Ashdown Forest is a large area of heathland and mixed woodland on a sandstone ridge in East Sussex, England, noted for its ecology, cultural links to A. A. Milne’s Winnie‑the‑Pooh,…

Ashe County, North Carolina Rural county in northwestern North Carolina known for its Blue Ridge Mountains, the New River, Christmas tree farms, and small mountain towns; county seat is Jefferson.

Ashley County, Arkansas A largely rural county in southeastern Arkansas, established in 1848 with county seat Hamburg. Noted for timber, paper manufacturing and agriculture; 2010 population 21,853 (U.S. C…

Ashtian County, Markazi Province, Iran Ashtian County Ashtian County is an administrative district in Markazi Province, Iran, centered on the city of Ashtian. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy and…

Asia: Geography, History, and Cultural Overview Asia A concise, neutral overview of Asia covering its geography, ancient civilizations, major empires, modern nations, cultural diversity, and political significance.

Asia Pacific (APAC): geography, scope, history and significance Asia Pacific Overview of the Asia Pacific region: common definitions, geographic composition, historical use in commerce and politics, economic diversity, and notable distinctions.

Aspach (Haut-Rhin) — Commune in eastern France Aspach, Haut-Rhin Aspach is a small French commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, with rural character, local institutions, and ties to the historical region of Alsace.

Assam: Northeastern Indian state of rivers, tea and biodiversity Assam Assam is a state in northeast India known for the Brahmaputra valley, tea gardens, Kaziranga and other protected areas, Muga silk, Bihu festivals, and borders with Bhutan and Bangl…