Geography

Savio (river) The Savio is a river in northern Italy that rises in the Apennines and flows eastward across Romagna into the Adriatic Sea; it is the longest river of the Romagna region.

Savoie: French Alpine department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Savoie is a mountainous department in southeastern France, part of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, known for Alpine landscapes, ski resorts, historic ties to the Duchy of Savoy, and cross‑bo…

Savoureuse The Savoureuse is a river in eastern France, the principal watercourse of the Territoire de Belfort. It flows from the Vosges foothills, runs through Belfort, and has shaped local…

Saxon Switzerland (Sächsische Schweiz) — Elbe Sandstone Region near Dresden Saxon Switzerland Saxon Switzerland is a rocky, forested part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains near Dresden. Noted for dramatic sandstone towers, extensive hiking and climbing, a German national park…

Saxony (Free State of Saxony) — German state in the southeast Saxony Saxony is a federal state in southeastern Germany. Known for its cultural centres Dresden and Leipzig, industrial history, and border position next to the Czech Republic and Poland…

Saxony-Anhalt Saxony-Anhalt is a federal state in central Germany known for its historic towns, cultural heritage (Luther and Bauhaus), varied landscapes from the Elbe plains to the Harz mountai…

Sayre Woods, Sayreville — Neighborhood in Middlesex County, New Jersey Sayre Woods, New Jersey Sayre Woods is a residential neighborhood in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey. It lies within the borough’s suburban area and is served by local schools, parks, and regiona…

Scăești — commune in Dolj County, Romania Scăești Scăești is a rural commune in Dolj County, in the historical region of Oltenia, Romania. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, geography, history, economy and…

Map scale (cartographic scale) Scale (map) Explanation of map scale: how map distances relate to ground distances, common notations (ratio, verbal, graphical), large vs small scale, practical effects on detail and extent, a…

Scandinavia: geography, peoples, languages and modern ties Scandinavia Overview of Scandinavia: definitions, geography, languages, history, political and economic links, and distinctions between ‘Scandinavia’ and the broader Nordic region.

Scandinavian Mountains Mountain range spanning the Scandinavian Peninsula, noted for fjords, glaciers and high peaks. Covers Norway, Sweden and parts of Finland; important for ecology, culture, hydroelec…

Scarborough, Western Australia Coastal suburb and popular beach on Perth's northern coastline, known for fine shell-derived sand, surf culture, foreshore amenities, and seasonal lifeguard patrols.

Scarp (landform): escarpments, fault scarps and steep slopes Scarp (landform) A scarp is a steep slope or cliff formed by erosion, faulting or human activity. This article explains types, formation, hazards, uses, and notable examples of scarps and escarpmen…

Scarville, Iowa — small rural city in Winnebago County Scarville, Iowa Scarville is a small, rural city in northern Iowa, United States. It serves as a local agricultural community with modest civic institutions and a history tied to Midwestern settle…

Scattered Islands (Îles Éparses) — French islands in the Indian Ocean Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean Group of five small, mostly uninhabited islands and atolls administered by France in the western Indian Ocean, important for biodiversity, maritime zones (EEZs) and subject to regi…

Sceautres, Ardèche (commune in southern France) Sceautres Sceautres is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, known for its hilly landscape, traditional architecture, and opportunities for hiking and rural tou…

Schaller, Iowa: small city in western Iowa Schaller, Iowa Schaller is a small incorporated city in western Iowa. This article summarizes its location, character, historical background, economy, community life, and local services for reade…

Schärding District Schärding District is an administrative district in Upper Austria along the Inn River border with Bavaria, known for its baroque town center, rural economy and the Trappist monaste…

Schaumburg (district, Lower Saxony) Schaumburg Schaumburg is a rural district (Landkreis) in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its mixed landscape, historic principalities, small towns and cultural landmarks including palaces an…

Scheibbs District (Lower Austria) Scheibbs District Administrative district in the state of Lower Austria centered on the town of Scheibbs; a mainly rural area of small towns, agriculture, light industry, and cultural and outdoor to…

Schengen Area A zone of 26 European countries that have largely abolished internal border checks to allow passport-free travel, with common external border controls and cooperative security arra…

Schlatt-Haslen — district in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland Schlatt-Haslen Rural electoral district in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, formed in 1872 from the rhode Schlatt and the village Haslen; noted for pastoral landscapes, traditional arch…

Schleicher County, Texas Schleicher County is a sparsely populated county in west-central Texas with its county seat at Eldorado. Known for ranching and small-town life, it had 3,461 residents at the 2010…

Schleswig-Flensburg district Schleswig-Flensburg Rural district in northern Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, along the Baltic coast and Danish border, known for the Schlei inlet, Angeln peninsula, Viking heritage at Haithabu and mixe…

Schleswig-Holstein Northernmost state of Germany, situated between the North and Baltic Seas. Known for maritime trade, mixed Danish–German heritage, coastal landscapes, the Kiel Canal and key cities…

Schoharie County, New York A rural county in upstate New York centered on the Schoharie Valley. Known for agriculture, small towns, historic sites and scenic waterways; population was 32,749 at the 2010 cens…

Schuyler County, Illinois: Overview, history, and community profile Schuyler County, Illinois A concise encyclopedia entry on Schuyler County, Illinois, covering its location, population (2010), county seat, economy, governance, and notable features.

Schuyler County, New York Rural county in New York's Finger Lakes region centered on Watkins Glen; known for vineyards, waterfalls, scenic gorges, and a long auto-racing tradition.

Schuylkill River: Pennsylvania waterway from Coal Region to the Delaware River Schuylkill River Schuylkill River runs about 135 miles from Pennsylvania’s Coal Region to the Delaware River in Philadelphia, passing Pottsville, Reading and Norristown; historically industrial, no…

Schwäbisch Hall (district) Rural district in northeastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, centered on the historic town of Schwäbisch Hall. Noted for the Jagst and Kocher river valleys, mixed agriculture, indust…

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis Schwalm-Eder-Kreis is an administrative district in northern Hesse, Germany. It combines rural landscapes, small towns and industry around the Schwalm and Eder rivers, with cultura…

Schwanden Schwanden is a German-language place name in Switzerland used for several villages and localities. The name typically denotes a cleared or cultivated area and appears in different…

Schwandorf (district) Schwandorf is a rural district in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria, Germany. It combines agricultural landscapes, river valleys and small towns with local industry and cultur…

Schwarzenbach (Lucerne) Schwarzenbach, Lucerne Schwarzenbach is a small village and former municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. Since 2005 it has been incorporated into the municipality of Beromünster; notable fo…

Schwarzenburg District (Canton of Bern) Schwarzenburg District A concise overview of the Schwarzenburg District in the canton of Bern: geography, administrative role, history of reorganization, economy, and where to find municipal information.

Schwarzwald-Baar: district of the Black Forest and Baar plateau Schwarzwald-Baar Schwarzwald-Baar is a rural district in southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known for its Black Forest landscapes, the Baar plateau and the headwaters of the Danube and Neckar riv…

Schwaz — Tyrolean town in the Inn Valley Schwaz Schwaz is a market town in the lower Inn Valley of Tyrol, Austria. Once wealthy from medieval silver mining, it today combines industrial activity, tourism, and preserved historica…

Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria Schwaz District Alpine administrative district in Tyrol, Austria, centered on the town of Schwaz. Known for mountainous terrain, historic silver mining, tourism and cross‑border links. Area 1,887.…

Schweinfurt (district): geography, administration and significance Schweinfurt (district) Landkreis Schweinfurt in Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany: geography, municipalities, history, economy and natural landscape between the Main and nearby hill ranges.

Schwende District (Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland) Schwende District Schwende District is a rural administrative district in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland, known for its pre-Alpine landscape, farming and cheese traditions, local c…

Schwoben Schwoben is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the historic Alsace region. Overview of its geography, history, administration, local life and po…

Schwyz District — overview, geography, history and administration Schwyz District Schwyz District is the largest and most populous district in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, role, history, municipalities, economy and tr…

Scotland: geography, history, government and cultural identity Scotland Overview of Scotland — its location, landscapes and islands, major cities, historical development from independent kingdom to union and devolution, institutions, symbols, economy a…

Scott County, Arkansas Scott County is a rural county in western Arkansas with its county seat at Waldron. As of the 2010 census the population was 11,233. The county features forested hills, outdoor rec…

Scott County, Kansas Scott County is a sparsely populated county in western Kansas with Scott City as its county seat. It is largely agricultural, with a small population recorded at the 2010 census.

Scott County, Kentucky Scott County is a county in north-central Kentucky with a county seat at Georgetown. Known for its Bluegrass landscape, growing population (47,173 at the 2010 census) and a mix of…

Scottish — relating to Scotland, its people, languages and culture Scottish Adjective and demonym for things connected with Scotland: its people, languages (Scots, Scottish Gaelic), traditions, institutions, symbols and cultural expressions.

Scottish Borders Council area in southern Scotland on the border with England, known for rolling hills, historic abbeys, textile heritage and market towns such as Galashiels, Hawick and Kelso.