Geography

Sado Province (Sado-koku) Sado Province Former Japanese island province on Sado Island, noted for its mining, role as a place of exile, and distinct cultural traditions; merged into Niigata Prefecture in 1871.

Sagami Province: historical overview and legacy Sagami Province Sagami Province (Sōshū) was an old Japanese province in central and western Kanagawa. This article covers its geography, history, notable sites, and legacy in modern Kanagawa Prefe…

Sagarmatha Zone — geography, districts, history and significance Sagarmatha Zone Former administrative zone in eastern Nepal encompassing Mount Everest, hill and Terai districts; known for Sagarmatha National Park, diverse climates, agriculture, and transbounda…

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean is an administrative and cultural region in the province of Quebec, Canada, known for its fjord, large freshwater lake, forestry, aluminium industry and dis…

Saguia el Hamra (northern region of Western Sahara) Saguia el Hamra Saguia el Hamra is the northern region of Western Sahara, named for a seasonal wadi. It covers roughly 82,000 km², includes El Aaiún, and has a Saharan coastal climate and a disput…

Sahara Desert: overview, geography, climate, history and significance Sahara The Sahara is the world's largest hot desert in North Africa. This article explains its extent, landscapes, climate cycles, human history, ecology and notable facts.

Saharanpur division Administrative division in northwestern Uttar Pradesh, India, centered on the city of Saharanpur; known for agriculture, woodcraft, and its position near the Himalaya foothills.

Sahel: the semi‑arid belt at the southern edge of the Sahara Sahel A geographic and ecological overview of the Sahel: location, climate, people, environmental pressures such as desertification, and modern responses including conservation and susta…

Sahel Region (Burkina Faso) Sahel Region Administrative region in northern Burkina Faso created in 2001, with capital Dori. Covers four provinces and is marked by a Sahelian climate, pastoral livelihoods, environmental st…

Sahiwal Division, Punjab, Pakistan Sahiwal Division Sahiwal Division is an administrative region in central Punjab, Pakistan, created in November 1988. It comprises several districts centered on Sahiwal city and is notable for agric…

Saigon River — main waterway of Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam Saigon River Principal river in southern Vietnam that flows through Ho Chi Minh City into the Mekong Delta region; important for navigation, commerce, fisheries and urban infrastructure, with t…

Saikaidō Saikaidō, literally the "western sea circuit," was an ancient Japanese regional division and the road network around Kyūshū under the ritsuryō system; today it survives as a histor…

Saikaidō Seamounts: submarine volcanic chain of the Kyushu–Palau Ridge Saikaidō Seamounts A chain of extinct underwater volcanoes at the northern end of the Kyushu–Palau Ridge in the Philippine Sea, southeast of Kyushu. Important for geology, deep‑sea habitats, and regi…

Saimaa — Finland's largest lake Saimaa Saimaa is Finland's largest lake, covering about 4,380 km². A mosaic of basins, islands and waterways, it is important for ecology, transport and recreation and links to Lake Laato…

Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica An administrative parish of the Commonwealth of Dominica: geography, history, governance, economy and notable features of Saint Andrew Parish.

Saint Andrew Parish, Barbados Saint Andrew, Barbados Rural northeastern parish of Barbados known for Mount Hillaby (336 m), the Scotland District hills, rugged Atlantic coastline and protected areas such as Turner's Hall Woods.

Saint George Parish, Antigua and Barbuda Saint George is a parish on the island of Antigua. It contains V.C. Bird International Airport and functions as a transport and service area closely linked to the capital and natio…

Saint George Parish (Dominica) Saint George Parish, Dominica Coastal parish that contains Dominica's capital, Roseau. An administrative, economic and cultural center on the island's southwest coast, centered on the national port and governme…

Saint George (parish), Barbados — interior parish centered on Gun Hill Saint George, Barbados Saint George is a landlocked parish near the centre of Barbados, known for its rural interior, historic Gun Hill Signal Station and for bordering more neighbouring parishes than an…

Saint Helena Remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic, part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha; noted for its history, unique ecology and Napo…

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha A British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic made up of Saint Helena, Ascension and the Tristan da Cunha island group — remote islands notable for their isolation, wildlife a…

Saint James, Barbados — the Platinum Coast parish Saint James, Barbados Saint James is a western Barbados parish known as the Platinum Coast for its luxury resorts, sandy beaches, historic Holetown, and role in the island's tourism and residential econ…

Saint John Parish, Dominica Coastal parish on Dominica's northwest anchored by Portsmouth. Noted for Cabrits National Park, the Indian River, Morne aux Diables, and educational and tourism roles including Ros…

Saint Lawrence River: geography, history, and significance Saint Lawrence River Overview of the Saint Lawrence River: course, cities, navigation, ecology, history, and its role linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Binational system of canals, locks and channels linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, enabling oceangoing vessels to reach major North American industrial ports.

Saint Lucia — island nation of the eastern Caribbean Saint Lucia Volcanic island country in the Lesser Antilles, Saint Lucia is known for the Pitons, Creole culture, English and Kwéyòl, tourism-led economy, and a history shaped by indigenous peo…

Saint Lucy Parish, Barbados Saint Lucy, Barbados Saint Lucy is the northernmost parish of Barbados, a coastal peninsula named for Saint Lucy of Syracuse, noted for rugged Atlantic shores, its wartime base at Harrison's Point, and…

Saint Martin — Franco–Dutch island in the Caribbean Saint Martin Saint Martin is a small Caribbean island divided between France and the Netherlands, noted for its dual administration, tourism economy, multicultural society and the historic Trea…

Saint Mary Parish — Antigua and Barbuda Saint Mary Parish, Antigua and Barbuda Saint Mary is a civil parish on the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda. Its capital is Bolans. The parish features coastal settlements, rural landscapes, and a mix of tourism…

Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica Saint Mary is a coastal parish on Jamaica’s north side, with capital Port Maria. The area features historic towns, plantation-era sites, coastal fishing, agriculture and tourism at…

Saint Patrick Parish, Dominica: geography, communities, and culture Saint Patrick Parish, Dominica Saint Patrick is one of Dominica's ten parishes, located in the island's south. Its chief settlements include Berekua (Grand Bay) and La Plaine. The parish is known for agriculture…

Saint Paul Parish, Dominica: geography, settlements and features Saint Paul Parish, Dominica One of Dominica's ten parishes, Saint Paul contains the towns of Canefield and Mahaut, the administrative centre Pont Cassé, and the island's second airport at Canefield.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Overview of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: geography, history, government, economy, biodiversity and culture of the Caribbean island state.

Saint-Barthélemy-Grozon (commune in Ardèche, France) Saint-Barthélemy-Grozon Saint-Barthélemy-Grozon is a small rural commune in the Ardèche département of southern France, noted for its pastoral landscape, local heritage and role within regional administra…

Saint-Bernard (Haut-Rhin) Saint-Bernard, Haut-Rhin Saint-Bernard is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in eastern France, typical of rural Alsace with local administration, historic roots and Franco…

Saint-Christophe-à-Berry Saint-Christophe-à-Berry is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie and now in Hauts-de-France. Rural character, local governance,…

Saint-Christophe-de-Double — a commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Saint-Christophe-de-Double Saint-Christophe-de-Double is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, known for its woodland setting and traditional village lif…

Saint-Clair (Ardèche) — a rural commune in southern France Saint-Clair, Ardèche Saint-Clair is a small commune in the Ardèche department of southern France. This article covers its setting, typical features, local administration, history, economy and reasons v…

Saint-Cosme — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Saint-Cosme Saint-Cosme is a small French commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in eastern France, with Alsatian cultural influence and a rural local administration and e…

Saint-Cyr (Ardèche): a rural commune in southern France Saint-Cyr, Ardèche Overview of Saint-Cyr, a small commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering geography, administration, local life, economy and visitor highlights.

Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg (Ain, France) Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France near Bourg-en-Bresse. It combines suburban living, local services and rural surroundings within Auvergne-…

Saint-Dié-des-Vosges: town of the Vosges with a cartographic legacy Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, a subprefecture in northeastern France, lies in the Vosges mountains. Known for its cathedral, mapmaking history and the Festival International de Géographie,…

Saint-Florent-des-Bois, Vendée Saint-Florent-des-Bois Former rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France. Merged into the new commune of Rives-de-l'Yon on 1 January 2016; known for its wooded setting and…

Saint-Georges-de-la-Couée Saint-Georges-de-la-Couée is a small commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, typical of rural French localities with historical roots and…

Saint-Georges-du-Bois (Sarthe) Saint-Georges-du-Bois, Sarthe Saint-Georges-du-Bois is a commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France, noted for its rural setting, parish heritage and links to nearby towns and region…

Saint-Georges-du-Rosay — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Saint-Georges-du-Rosay Saint-Georges-du-Rosay is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France. It had 435 inhabitants in 2017 and exemplifies a typical inland French…

Saint-Georges-les-Bains — commune in Ardèche, southern France Saint-Georges-les-Bains Saint-Georges-les-Bains is a French commune in the Ardèche département, set near the Rhône valley. It combines rural landscapes, local viticulture, heritage architecture and outdoo…

Saint-Georges-sur-Baulche, commune in Yonne, France Saint-Georges-sur-Baulche Saint-Georges-sur-Baulche is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, adjacent to Auxerre. It combines residential neighborhoods, local services, and a m…