Geography

Naftalan, Azerbaijan: city and therapeutic petroleum Naftalan, Azerbaijan Naftalan is an Azerbaijani city notable for its namesake crude oil and therapeutic spas. Located on an agricultural plain near the Lesser Caucasus, it has a long local history and…

Nagaland (state of India) Nagaland Nagaland is a hilly state in northeast India, home to diverse Naga tribes, rich cultural traditions and biodiversity. It became a state in 1963 and is known for the Hornbill Festiv…

Nagano Prefecture (Nagano-ken) Nagano Prefecture Landlocked prefecture in central Honshu, Japan, noted for the Japanese Alps, winter sports, historic sites like Zenko-ji and Matsumoto Castle, agricultural products such as apples…

Nagapattinam district — coastal district of Tamil Nadu, India Nagapattinam district Nagapattinam is a coastal district in Tamil Nadu, India, created in 1991 from Thanjavur. Noted for its discontinuous territory, coastal economy and cultural sites, it faced major 2…

Nagar District — high valleys and mountains of Gilgit‑Baltistan Nagar District Nagar District is an administrative district in Gilgit‑Baltistan, northern Pakistan, formed in 2015 after the division of Hunza–Nagar. Known for high mountain valleys, glaciers, an…

Nagar Valley — geography, history and attractions in Gilgit-Baltistan Nagar Valley Nagar Valley is a high-altitude valley north of Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Known for dramatic Karakoram scenery, former princely heritage, and peaks such as Rakaposhi an…

Nagasaki Prefecture: History, geography, and cultural significance Nagasaki Prefecture Prefecture on Kyūshū island centered on the port city of Nagasaki; known for its maritime history, Christian heritage, industrial sites, volcanic landscapes and island communities.

Nagorno-Karabakh: geography, history, and the long-standing dispute Nagorno-Karabakh Overview of Nagorno-Karabakh: its geography, ethnic makeup, historical background, political status, major conflicts (1990s, 2020, 2023) and humanitarian and geopolitical implicati…

Nagri Totial (Nagri Tutial) — Union Council in Abbottabad District Nagri Totial Nagri Totial (also Nagri Tutial) is one of the union councils of Abbottabad District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Overview of its administrative role, local context and notable…

Nahe — river and German wine region Nahe The Nahe is a 116 km river in western Germany and the name of a wine region. This article outlines its course, geology, towns, viticulture and cultural importance.

Naitasiri Province (Fiji): geography, people and economy Naitasiri Province Overview of Naitasiri Province on Viti Levu, Fiji: location, landscape, population, administration, economy and cultural notes, with key features and links for further context.

Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Autonomous, landlocked exclave of Azerbaijan bordering Armenia, Iran and Turkey; overview of its geography, history, governance, culture and strategic importance.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province (Korat) Nakhon Ratchasima province Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is Thailand's largest province by area, a cultural and agricultural center on the Khorat Plateau known for Phimai, Khao Yai access, silk, and rural tradit…

Namibia: Geography, History and Contemporary Overview Namibia Concise overview of Namibia covering location, landscape, history, people, government, economy, conservation and practical distinctions for further reading.

Nampula Province — geography, history, economy and notable sites Nampula Province Nampula Province in northern Mozambique: geography, population, economy, history including Ilha de Moçambique (UNESCO), major landscapes, transport and cultural highlights.

Namur Province (Wallonia, Belgium) Namur Province Namur is a central province of Wallonia in southern Belgium, noted for its river valleys, the city and citadel of Namur, French-speaking culture, and a mix of agriculture, industry…

Nana-Grébizi Prefecture (Central African Republic) Nana-Grébizi Nana-Grébizi is a north-central prefecture of the Central African Republic with its capital at Kaga-Bandoro; notable for its rural landscape, market town, and recent humanitarian c…

Nanga Parbat: geography, climbing history and significance Nanga Parbat Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) is the ninth-highest mountain, a remote peak in Gilgit‑Baltistan famed for its steep faces, difficult routes and early 20th‑century climbing history that ear…

Nangarhar Province Eastern Afghan province with capital Jalalabad; a primarily Pashtun region known for fertile river valleys, ancient Gandharan archaeology, strategic border crossings, and contempor…

Nankai Trough: Japan's major submarine subduction zone Nankai Trough A submarine trench south of Honshū and Shikoku where the Philippine Sea Plate subducts, generating megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis; a key site for geological research and hazar…

Nankaidō — ancient Japanese circuit and its coastal route Nankaidō Nankaidō was one of the Gokishichidō circuits of classical Japan and the principal coastal and sea route linking the Kii Peninsula, Awaji and the island of Shikoku.

Napo Province, Ecuador Napo Province Napo is an Amazonian province of eastern Ecuador centered on the city of Tena and the Napo River; known for rainforest biodiversity, indigenous cultures, and ecotourism.

Nara, Abbottabad District (Union Council), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Nara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Nara is a Union Council in southern Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Centered on the village of Nara, it is a rural administrative unit where the Karlal tribe is…

Narail District (Bangladesh) Narail District Narail District is a riverine district in southwestern Bangladesh, part of Khulna Division. It is largely agricultural, divided into three upazilas, and noted for local culture, ri…

Naran Valley — scenic alpine valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Naran Valley Naran Valley is a high-altitude, glacially sculpted valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known for the Kunhar River, Saiful Muluk lake, and nearby peaks that make it a popular s…

Narayani Zone (Nepal) Narayani Zone Former administrative zone in south-central Nepal named for the Narayani River; included Terai lowlands, Chitwan National Park, Hetauda industrial center and diverse cultural group…

Narew River Narew The Narew is a 484 km river rising in western Belarus and flowing through northeast Poland to join the Vistula. Noted for its braided channels and wetland habitats, it is protected…

Nariño Department, Colombia Nariño Department Nariño is a department in southwestern Colombia with capital Pasto. It stretches from Andean highlands and active volcanoes to Pacific lowlands, borders Ecuador, and includes impor…

Närke (historical province of Sweden) Närke Närke is a small historical province in central Sweden, centered on the city of Örebro; known for its mixed agricultural plains, Kilsbergen hills, medieval Örebro Castle and the ol…

Narowal District, Punjab, Pakistan Narowal District Narowal District is an administrative district in northeastern Punjab, Pakistan. Its capital is Narowal city. The district is chiefly agricultural and culturally Punjabi, with the…

Narragansett Bay — Rhode Island’s largest estuary Narragansett Bay Narragansett Bay is a coastal estuary in southern Rhode Island, an ecological and economic center with more than 30 islands, diverse habitats, and extensive recreational and mariti…

Narsingdi District: geography, economy, culture and administration Narsingdi District Narsingdi District in central Bangladesh, about 50 km northeast of Dhaka, is part of Dhaka Division and combines agricultural plains with textile and light-manufacturing industry,…

Nasirabad District, Balochistan Nasirabad District Nasirabad District is an administrative district in central-western Balochistan, Pakistan, known for its irrigated plains, mixed rural communities, and role as a regional agricultu…

Nathula (Nathu La) — Himalayan mountain pass between Sikkim and Tibet Nathula Nathula (Nathu La) is a high Himalayan pass linking Sikkim in India with Tibet (China). Known for strategic history, limited cross-border trade and seasonal tourism, it sits at rou…

National symbols of Pakistan Overview of Pakistan's official and widely recognized national symbols — flag, emblem, anthem, memorials, and natural emblems — their meanings, origins and public use.

Natural regions of Germany Overview of Germany's major natural regions, their physical characteristics, geological origins, typical landscapes, and why these divisions matter for ecology, planning and cultur…

Nature Coast (Florida) — overview, environment, and cultural regions Nature Coast Coastal region of northwestern Florida known for undeveloped shorelines, springs, estuaries and wildlife. Encompasses parts of the Big Bend and several Gulf counties with mixed cul…

Nauru: Small Pacific Republic — Geography, History, Economy, and Society Nauru Nauru is a tiny island republic in Micronesia, historically shaped by phosphate mining. This article covers its geography, history, economy, governance, society and environmental c…

Nautical chart A nautical chart is a specialized map for marine navigation showing depths, hazards, aids to navigation, and coastlines; available as paper charts and electronic charts used by mar…

Navailles-Angos Navailles-Angos is a rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape, Béarnese cultural influences and proximity t…

Navajo County, Arizona County in northern Arizona covering high desert, plateaus and forested highlands, including parts of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe, Petrified Forest, Route 66 towns and communit…

Navarrenx — fortified Béarn commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Navarrenx Navarrenx is a small fortified commune in Béarn, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France, known for its preserved ramparts, river setting on the Gave d'Oloron and regional herita…

Navarro County, Texas Navarro County is an east‑central Texas county with Corsicana as its seat. Known for agriculture, early oil discoveries and regional transport links, it had 47,735 residents in 201…

Navy Yard (Near Southeast), Washington, D.C. Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Neighborhood on the Anacostia River centered on the historic Washington Navy Yard; transformed from industrial and military uses into mixed-use residential, commercial, recreation…

Nayarit (Mexican state) Nayarit Nayarit is a state on Mexico's Pacific coast with capital Tepic. Known for its indigenous cultures (Cora, Huichol), diverse coastline and wetlands, agriculture, fishing and the Riv…

Neamț County (Romania) Neamț County Neamț County (Romanian: Județul Neamț) is in northeastern Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia. Its capital is Piatra Neamț; the county combines mountain landscapes, monas…

Near East The Near East is a historical and geographic term for the lands east of Europe and west of the Far East. It denotes a variable region that includes the eastern Mediterranean, Mesop…

Nearctic (ecozone) Nearctic The Nearctic is one of eight terrestrial ecozones, covering most of North America, Greenland and northern Mexico. It encompasses tundra, boreal forest, temperate woodland, grasslan…