Geography

Santee River (South Carolina) Santee River A principal river of central South Carolina, flowing about 143 miles from Catawba headwaters through Lake Marion to the Atlantic; noted for its reservoirs, dam, navigation role, we…

Santiago Province (Dominican Republic) Santiago Province is a north‑central Dominican province anchored by Santiago de los Caballeros. It combines fertile valley agriculture, manufacturing, cultural institutions and mou…

Santo Antão, Cape Verde Santo Antão is the westernmost island of Cape Verde, noted for steep mountains, deep valleys, terraced farming and popular hiking routes. Porto Novo is the main town; population ab…

Santorini caldera: geology, history, and modern significance Santorini caldera A comprehensive overview of the mostly submerged Santorini caldera in the southern Aegean: its geology, islands, Bronze Age eruption, archaeology, tourism, hazards and why it matte…

São Francisco River Major river in Brazil connecting southeast and northeast regions. About 3,100 km long, it supports irrigation, hydroelectric power and cultural life while facing environmental and…

São Paulo (state) Brazil's most populous and economically dominant state in the Southeast, containing the megacity of São Paulo, extensive industry and agriculture, Atlantic coastline and diverse cu…

São Tomé and Príncipe: overview, geography, history, and culture São Tomé and Príncipe A concise, balanced overview of São Tomé and Príncipe: location, geography, colonial history, language, biodiversity, economy and contemporary society of the small island nation in…

Saône: river of eastern France and tributary of the Rhône Saône The Saône is a major river in eastern France that rises in the Vosges, flows south through Burgundy and joins the Rhône at Lyon. It has long shaped navigation, commerce, landscape…

Saône-et-Loire: department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Saône-et-Loire Saône-et-Loire is a central-eastern French department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, named for the Saône and Loire rivers; known for varied landscapes, vineyards, Roman and medieval h…

Saorge Saorge is a perched mountain commune in the Roya Valley of southeastern France, noted for steep streets, stone architecture and access to mountain trails in the Alpes‑Maritimes dep…

Sápmi (Lapland): People, Land, Culture, and Environment Sápmi Sápmi, commonly called Lapland in English, is the cultural region of the Sámi across northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. An overview of its geography, peoples, history, en…

Sar-e Pol Province — northern Afghanistan Sar-e Pol Province Sar-e Pol is a province in northern Afghanistan with the city of Sar-e Pol as its capital. Dari is widely spoken; the province contains agricultural plains, river valleys and mount…

Saraikistan: cultural region and provincial movement in southwestern Punjab Saraikistan Saraikistan denotes a cultural and linguistic region in southwestern Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the Saraiki language and identity; it is also the focus of a political movement p…

Sarandë District Former administrative district on Albania's Ionian coast centered on the city of Sarandë. Known for beaches, ancient sites like Butrint, and ferry links to Corfu; now part of Vlorë…

Sarasota County, Florida Coastal county on Florida’s Gulf Coast centered on Sarasota. Created in 1921, known for barrier islands, parks, a strong arts scene and an economy shaped by tourism, retirement mig…

Saratov Oblast — region of the Volga area in Russia Saratov Oblast Saratov Oblast is a federal subject in the Volga region of Russia, centered on the city of Saratov. It is known for the Volga River, mixed economy of industry and agriculture, and…

Sarawak: geography, peoples, history and economy of the Malaysian state on Borneo Sarawak Sarawak is a Malaysian state on the island of Borneo. This article summarizes its geography, people, history, economy, environment and notable features including Kuching and Gunung…

Sarayu River Sarayu The Sarayu is a culturally important river of northern India that flows past Ayodhya. It has Himalayan origins, joins the Ganges system, and appears in ancient Sanskrit literature…

Sarchehan County — administrative division in Fars Province, Iran Sarchehan County Sarchehan County is a county in Fars Province, Iran, formed in 2018. It includes two cities and three rural districts; its communities are primarily rural with agriculture and past…

Sardinia: Geography, History, Culture and Economy Sardinia Sardinia is the second-largest Mediterranean island, an autonomous region of Italy with a distinct language, ancient nuragic heritage, varied landscapes, and an economy based on to…

Sarganserland (district of the canton of St. Gallen) Sarganserland Sarganserland is an eastern Swiss district in the canton of St. Gallen, known for its alpine valleys, Lake Walen, spa resorts and a mix of agriculture, light industry and tourism.

Sargasso Sea Distinct region of the North Atlantic gyre defined by floating Sargassum, deep blue oligotrophic waters and key habitat for migratory eels, sea turtles and diverse open‑ocean life.

Sargent County, North Dakota Sargent County is a rural county in southeastern North Dakota. Its county seat is Forman and the 2010 census recorded 3,829 residents. The area is largely agricultural with small t…

Sarine (Saane) District — Fribourg canton, Switzerland Sarine District Administrative district in the canton of Fribourg centred on the city of Fribourg; bilingual area named for the Sarine (Saane) river with mixed urban and rural character.

Sark — small Channel Island with unique governance and car-free life Sark Sark is a small Channel Island (Bailiwick of Guernsey) known for its car-free environment, endangered Norman dialect Sercquiais, dramatic cliffs, tourism economy and 2008 shift fro…

Särö — peninsula locality in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland, Sweden Särö Särö is a coastal locality on a peninsula south of Gothenburg in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, Sweden. Known for rocky shorelines, villas and seaside recreation; populat…

Sarpang District — southern district of Bhutan Sarpang District Overview of Sarpang District, a southern Bhutanese district with subtropical lowlands, conservation areas, 12 gewogs, a diverse population, and the administrative centre at Sarpang…

Sarpy County, Nebraska: overview, history, and notable features Sarpy County, Nebraska Sarpy County, in eastern Nebraska near Omaha, is a growing suburban county founded in 1857 with Papillion as its seat; it hosts communities like Bellevue and La Vista and includes…

Sarrance — commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (France) Sarrance Sarrance is a small mountain commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, known for its rural landscape, traditional architecture, and access to Pyrenean…

Sarras, Ardèche: commune on the Rhône in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Sarras, Ardèche Sarras is a commune in the Ardèche department of southern France. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, local life, and notable features for readers and research…

Sarstoon River — international river forming the Belize–Guatemala border Sarstoon River The Sarstoon River (Río Sarstún) rises in Guatemala, flows through Alta Verapaz and Izabal, and marks Belize's southern boundary as it passes the Toledo District to the Caribbean S…

Sarthe (department) — geography, history and notable features Sarthe Sarthe is a department in western France, in Pays de la Loire with prefecture Le Mans. Known for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, medieval heritage, mixed agriculture and industry and…

Şaru Dornei — mountain commune in Suceava County, Romania Şaru Dornei Şaru Dornei is a rural commune in Suceava County, Romania, set in the Dorna valley of Bukovina. Known for its forested slopes, traditional mountain culture and opportunities for ou…

Saser Kangri: massif of the Saser Muztagh, Karakoram Saser Kangri Saser Kangri is a group of six major peaks in the Saser Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram in Ladakh, India, known for high, remote peaks and challenging mountaineering routes.

Saskatchewan Canadian prairie province known for vast skies, agriculture, potash and uranium resources, boreal forests and the North and South Saskatchewan rivers. Capital Regina; largest city…

Saskatchewan River Major river system in central Canada formed by the North and South Saskatchewan rivers; flows east from the Rockies across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba into Lake Winnipeg and…

Sason (Sassoun): district and historical region in eastern Turkey Sason Sason (Sassoun) is a mountainous district in southeastern Turkey with a complex Ottoman administrative history, Armenian cultural importance, 19th–20th century uprisings, and shift…

Sassarese (Sassaresu) — Romance language of northwest Sardinia Sassarese language Sassarese is a Romance language spoken in northwest Sardinia. It shows influences from Corsican, Sardinian and Italo-Dalmatian varieties and is used in local speech, culture and me…

Satakunta — region in western Finland Satakunta Satakunta is a coastal region in western Finland, noted for towns such as Pori and Rauma, historical roots, mixed industry and forestry, and cultural events like Pori Jazz.

Satpara Lake (Skardu, Pakistan) Satpara Lake High-altitude lake near Skardu in Gilgit–Baltistan, fed by glacier melt. Important local reservoir and tourist site that supplies water, supports farming and energy projects, and a…

Satpura Range: geography, ecology, and human significance Satpura Range Central Indian hill range between the Narmada and Tapi rivers, spanning Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra; noted for biodiversity, tribal communities, protected areas, and hill statio…

Satsuma (mandarin): a loose‑skinned citrus variety Satsuma Satsuma is a sweet, easy‑peeling mandarin (Citrus unshiu) named for Japan’s former Satsuma Province. Popular fresh, seed‑light and cold‑tolerant, it is linked to winter traditions…

Sattur taluk (Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu) Sattur taluk Sattur taluk is an administrative subdivision of Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu, India, centered on the town of Sattur. It includes rural panchayats, market towns and a mix of…

Saudi Arabia: geography, history, society, and economy Saudi Arabia Concise, neutral overview of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia covering geography, history, religion, economy, society, and contemporary reforms, with references and further links.

Sauer (Sûre) — river of Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany Sauer The Sauer (German: Sauer; French: Sûre) rises in Belgium, crosses Luxembourg and partly forms the border with Germany before joining the Moselle; notable for the Upper Sûre reservo…

Savanes Region, Togo Savanes is the northernmost region of Togo, with capital Dapaong. It is characterised by savanna landscapes, seasonal rainfall, mixed farming and pastoralism, diverse communities a…

Savanna: Tropical Grasslands, Ecology, and Human Interactions Savanna Savannas are mixed grassland ecosystems with scattered trees shaped by rainfall, fire, and grazing. They support unique biodiversity, pastoral uses, and require management to balan…

Savannah River: geography, history, and uses Savannah River Major river forming much of the Georgia–South Carolina border. Covers source, course, reservoirs, estuary, cities, ecology, navigation and historical significance.