Geography

New South Greenland (Morrell's Land) New South Greenland Account of 'New South Greenland' (Morrell's Land), a phantom Antarctic coastline reported in 1823 in the Weddell Sea, later disproved by later expeditions and ascribed to navigatio…

New South Wales One of Australia's states, New South Wales is the country's oldest colony and most populous state. Its capital is Sydney, a national economic and cultural center with a long coloni…

New Territories (Hong Kong) New Territories The New Territories, known in Chinese as 新界 (Xīnjiè, San1gaai3), is the largest region of Hong Kong, spanning mainland areas, over 200 islands, rural villages, and major new towns…

New Valley Governorate (El Wadi El Gedid) New Valley Governorate Egypt's largest governorate, centered on the Kharga Oasis. A vast part of the Western Desert, it is sparsely populated and known for its oases, archaeological sites and desert deve…

New World: Definition, Scope, History, and Contemporary Perspectives New World The New World commonly denotes the Western Hemisphere—principally the Americas—contrasted with the Old World. This article explains the term’s meaning, origins, scope, historical u…

New York City English Variety of American English spoken in New York City and its suburbs, known for distinctive vowel patterns, historical non‑rhoticity, and strong social and media associations.

New Zealand Dollar (NZD) New Zealand Dollar The New Zealand dollar (NZD) is the official currency of New Zealand and several Pacific territories. Introduced in 1967 and divided into 100 cents, it is widely used domestically…

Newfoundland and Labrador: Canada's easternmost province Newfoundland and Labrador Overview of Newfoundland and Labrador: geography, history, people, economy and notable features of Canada's easternmost province, including St. John's and the island-mainland divis…

Newton County, Indiana Newton County is a rural county in northwest Indiana with a small population, agricultural economy, and Kentland as its county seat. The article summarizes its location, history, c…

Newton County, Mississippi Newton County is a largely rural county in east-central Mississippi with county seat Decatur. Population 21,720 (2010). Economy centered on timber, agriculture, local manufacturing…

Nez Perce County, Idaho County in north-central Idaho centered on Lewiston. Named for the Nez Perce tribe, it includes river valleys, a working inland port, regional institutions, and a mix of agriculture…

Ngada Regency (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia) Ngada Regency Ngada Regency is a mountainous district on central Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara, known for Bajawa, traditional Ngada villages, megalithic culture, volcanic landscapes, agricul…

Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29) — Himalayan mountain in Nepal Ngadi Chuli Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29) is a 7,871 m Himalayan summit in Nepal, known for steep, glaciated faces, a disputed 1970 claim and a confirmed Polish first ascent in 1979. It remains rarely…

Ngounié Province (Gabon) Ngounié Province Ngounié is one of Gabon's nine provinces in the south-central part of the country. Its capital is Mouila. The province is known for rainforest, river systems, local agriculture, an…

Ngozi Province (Burundi) Ngozi Province Ngozi Province is a northern province of Burundi with its capital at Ngozi. Known for agriculture and a highland landscape, its name means "blessing." Overview, geography, economy,…

Nhật Lệ River The Nhật Lệ River flows through Đồng Hới in Quảng Bình Province, Vietnam, forming a scenic estuary at Nhật Lệ Beach and supporting local transport, fishing, and tourism.

Niagara Falls: Geography, Geology, Tourism and Hydropower Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls on the Canada–United States border, formed by glacial drainage over the Niagara Escarpment and known for scenic value, tourism, and maj…

Niari Department, Republic of the Congo Niari Department Niari is a southern department of the Republic of the Congo with its capital at Dolisie. The region features rainforest and plateaus, a rail and road transport hub, and an economy…

Nicaragua: geography, people, history and culture Nicaragua Central American republic known for volcanoes, Lake Nicaragua, diverse peoples and vivid literary and musical traditions. Summary of geography, population, history, economy and tou…

Nicobar district — islands, people and environment Nicobar district Nicobar district comprises the Nicobar Islands in the southern Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. Remote, sparsely populated and ecologically rich, its headquarters is at Car Nicobar…

Nicobar Islands: geography, peoples, environment and administration Nicobar Islands Island chain in the eastern Indian Ocean administered by India; known for indigenous Nicobarese and Shompen communities, tropical biodiversity, protected areas, and major impacts f…

Nidda (river) — tributary of the Main in Hesse, Germany Nidda (river) The Nidda is a roughly 90 km river in Hesse, Germany. Rising in the Vogelsberg highlands, it flows west and south through towns such as Nidda and Bad Vilbel before joining the Main…

Nidwalden (canton of Switzerland) Nidwalden Nidwalden is a small, centrally located Swiss canton with capital Stans. Mountainous and lakeside, it has agricultural and tourist economies and a history as one half of historic U…

Niederschlesischer Oberlausitzkreis — former district in Saxony Niederschlesischer Oberlausitzkreis Former easternmost rural district of the Free State of Saxony in Germany, covering parts of Upper Lusatia and the Lower Silesian borderlands; dissolved in the 2008 administrative r…

Niedersimmental District, Canton of Bern Niedersimmental District Niedersimmental is a district in the Swiss canton of Bern covering 306 km² with nine municipalities. It occupies the lower Simme valley and combines Alpine scenery, farming, and lo…

Nièvre (French department) Nièvre Nièvre is a rural department in central France, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Named for the Nièvre river, it has Nevers as its prefecture and combines forests, Loire valley landscape…

Nièvre (Loire) — a small right-bank tributary of the Loire in Bourgogne Nièvre (Loire) Small river in central France, right tributary of the Loire, flowing through the Nièvre department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Notable communes: Dompierre-sur-Nièvre and La Celle-s…

Niévroz — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Niévroz Niévroz is a small French commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, local administration, economy, and notabl…

Niffer — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Niffer Niffer is a small French commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est. This article covers its geography, administration, history, economy, transport and local points of interest in a concise,…

Niger: geography, people, history, economy and environment Niger Overview of the Republic of Niger — a large, landlocked West African state: geography, neighbors, history from precolonial empires to independence, economy, society, and conservati…

Niger Delta The Niger Delta is the river delta of the Niger River in southern Nigeria, a large wetland region known for mangroves, oil and gas resources, environmental damage from extraction,…

Niger River Major West African river about 4,180 km long that arcs from the Guinea Highlands through Mali, Niger and Nigeria to the Gulf of Guinea; vital for transport, agriculture, ecosystems…

Nigeria — overview, history, geography and culture Nigeria Nigeria is a populous federal republic in West Africa with about 217 million people, a diverse mix of languages and cultures, a large regional economy, and a history from precoloni…

Niigata Prefecture Japanese prefecture on Honshū's Sea of Japan coast, known for rice, sake, heavy snowfall, Sado Island, and the port and city of Niigata.

Nile River — geography, history, ecology and modern management Nile Comprehensive overview of the Nile: its course and tributaries, role in ancient and modern societies, ecology, the Aswan works, and contemporary water management issues.

Nile Delta — Egypt's Nile River Delta Nile Delta The Nile Delta is the broad, fertile alluvial plain in northern Egypt where the Nile fans into the Mediterranean; a densely populated agricultural and ecological region facing eros…

Nilgiri Hills A prominent mountain range of the Western Ghats in southern India, noted for its montane forests, endemic wildlife, tea plantations and hill stations across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and…

Nilphamari District Nilphamari District is an administrative region in northern Bangladesh, part of Rangpur Division, known for its agricultural economy, district headquarters in Nilphamari town, and…

Nimruz Province, Afghanistan Nimruz Province Remote southwestern Afghan province on the borders with Iran and Pakistan, dominated by desert, sparse population, Baloch culture, seasonal wetlands and cross‑border trade.

Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Ningxia Ningxia is an autonomous region in northwest China with a large Hui Muslim population, distinct history, Yellow River irrigation, and an economy centered on agriculture, energy and…

Nippes — department of Haiti Nippes Nippes is Haiti’s newest and smallest department, created in 2003. Its capital is Miragoâne, and it lies along the southern shore of the Gulf of Gonâve with a largely rural, coasta…

Nive (river in Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Nive The Nive (Basque: Errobi) is a Pyrenean river in southwestern France, a left tributary of the Adour that flows through the Pyrénées‑Atlantiques and joins the Adour at Bayonne.

No man's land: disputed and unoccupied territories, and battlefield zones No man's land Territory that lacks clear sovereignty or is avoided because of danger or dispute; commonly used for the deadly space between enemy lines in war and for unclaimed or buffer zones.

Noakhali District, Bangladesh Noakhali District Noakhali is a coastal district in southeastern Bangladesh, part of Chittagong Division. It is known for its riverine landscape, island communities, agricultural and fishing economy…

Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics NUTS is the European geocode standard for dividing countries into hierarchical territorial units for statistical analysis, regional policy and funding. It defines three main levels…

Nord (French department) Nord is the northernmost and most populous department of France, in the Hauts-de-France region. Its prefecture is Lille and the area is known for its Flemish heritage, industrial h…

Nord Department (Haiti) Nord Department Nord is one of Haiti's ten departments in the north of the country. Its capital is Cap-Haïtien. The region includes coastal plains, mountains, major historical sites and a mixed ec…

Nord Region (Burkina Faso) Nord is an administrative region in northern Burkina Faso, created 2 July 2001 with capital Ouahigouya. It comprises the provinces Loroum, Passoré, Yatenga and Zondoma and retains…