Geography

Serua Province, Fiji Serua Province Serua is a coastal and inland province on Viti Levu in Fiji’s Central Division. It covers about 830 km², had roughly 15,400 residents in 2017, and includes the districts of Nuku an…

Sétif Province (Algeria) Sétif Province Sétif Province in north-eastern Algeria is a high-plains region centered on the city of Sétif, notable for agriculture, industry and the Roman archaeological site of Djémila (a UNE…

Seto Inland Sea (Seto Naikai) Seto Inland Sea A sheltered sea between Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu in Japan, known for many islands, busy coastal ports, fishing and aquaculture, mild climate, scenic culture and historic maritime…

Seugne — river in southwestern France and tributary of the Charente Seugne The Seugne is a left-bank tributary of the Charente in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This article covers its course, physical traits, human uses, history, and ecological i…

Seven Islands of Bombay: origin, reclamation and legacy Seven islands of Bombay The seven islands were the original landmass that became Bombay (now Mumbai). This article explains their names, early history, land reclamation, and how they shaped modern Mumbai.

Seven Summits: the highest peaks on each continent Seven Summits The Seven Summits are the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. Lists vary by continental definition; the most common versions contrast Kosciuszko and Puncak Jaya (Car…

Severnaya Zemlya: Russian Arctic archipelago Severnaya Zemlya Severnaya Zemlya is a remote Russian archipelago in the high Arctic, separating the Kara and Laptev Seas. It was the last sizeable land group to be discovered and is used for polar…

Sèvre Nantaise The Sèvre Nantaise is a river in western France that rises in the Deux-Sèvres area and flows north-west to join the Loire at Nantes. It is distinct from the Sèvre Niortaise.

Sèvre Niortaise The Sèvre Niortaise is a river in western France that crosses Niort, drains part of the Marais Poitevin, and flows to the Atlantic Ocean.

Seward County, Kansas: Overview, History, and Community Seward County, Kansas Seward County is a rural county in southwestern Kansas with Liberal as its county seat. It was established in 1873 and named for William H. Seward; agriculture and manufacturing sh…

Seychelles: island republic of the western Indian Ocean Seychelles Seychelles is a small archipelagic republic in the Indian Ocean, known for its granitic and coral islands, diverse Creole culture, conservation efforts, tourism-driven economy, and…

Shaanxi Province: Geography, history, culture and significance Shaanxi Shaanxi is a north-central Chinese province centered on Xi'an. Known for its ancient capitals, the Terracotta Army, the Wei River valley and the Qinling Mountains, it is a cultural…

Shabran District (formerly Davachi) — administrative district of Azerbaijan Shabran District Shabran District (Azerbaijani: Şabran) is an administrative raion in northeastern Azerbaijan, renamed from Davachi in 2010. It includes coastal plain and foothill zones, historical…

Shadow Hills, Los Angeles Shadow Hills is a semi‑rural neighborhood in northern Los Angeles, set against the San Gabriel foothills. Known for large lots, equestrian properties and open space within city lim…

Shahdara: historic neighborhood and district on Delhi's Yamuna bank Shahdara Shahdara is a long-established locality on the eastern bank of the Yamuna in Delhi, now serving as the administrative centre of Shahdara district, known for its markets, mixed resi…

Shahriar County, Tehran Province, Iran Shahriar County County in Tehran Province centered on the city of Shahriar; part of the greater Tehran region with mixed urban and agricultural areas and roughly 400,000 residents.

Shakargarh Tehsil — administrative subdivision of Narowal District, Punjab, Pakistan Shakargarh Tehsil Overview of Shakargarh Tehsil in Narowal District, Punjab, Pakistan: geography, history, administration, economy, and local life.

Shakhbuz District (Şahbuz) Shakhbuz District Shakhbuz District is an administrative raion in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, known for its mountainous terrain, rural economy and cultural sites. Coordinates:…

Shaki District (Şəki) — Administrative district in northwestern Azerbaijan Shaki District Shaki District is a north Azerbaijan administrative district in the Shaki-Zagatala region, bordering Russia (Dagestan). It includes rural territory around the city of Shaki and is…

Shaki-Zagatala Economic Region (Azerbaijan) Shaki-Zagatala Economic Region A northwestern Azerbaijani economic-geographical region of mountains, forests and fertile valleys. Includes Sheki, Zagatala, Balakan, Oghuz, Gakh and Gabala; noted for agriculture,…

Shamakhi District Shamakhi District is an administrative region in eastern Azerbaijan, historically the heart of Shirvan, noted for its cultural heritage, seismic history, viticulture and traditiona…

Shandong Province, China Shandong Shandong is an eastern coastal province of China known for its historic sites (Confucius), long coastline and ports, fertile plains, Mount Tai, and its role in Chinese culture and…

Shangla District (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) Shangla District Shangla District is a mountainous district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, with Alpuri as its administrative centre. It is rural, predominantly Pashtun, and divided into several t…

Shanxi Province (山西) — geography, history, and significance Shanxi Shanxi is a northern Chinese province west of the Taihang Mountains. Known for its coal resources, ancient cities, Buddhist sites and distinct name and abbreviation (Jin), it sits…

Sharjah (Emirate and City, United Arab Emirates) Sharjah Sharjah is an emirate and its principal city in the UAE, known for cultural institutions, preserved heritage districts, education, trade and generally more conservative public poli…

Sharkey County, Mississippi Sharkey County is a small, rural county in western Mississippi's Delta region. Its county seat is Rolling Fork; the county had 4,916 residents at the 2010 census and is noted for a…

Sharon Plain Coastal region of Israel between the Yarkon River and Mount Carmel, known for its plains, historical oak woodland, agriculture and dense modern urbanization.

Sharp County, Arkansas Sharp County is a rural county in northeastern Arkansas, established in 1868 with Ash Flat as its county seat. It is known for its Ozark foothills landscape, small towns, and outdo…

Sharpsburg, Maryland Small historic town in Washington County, Maryland, known for the Antietam battlefield. A riverside community with preserved 19th‑century landscape, visitor services, and a populat…

Sharqia Governorate — Nile Delta governorate of Egypt Sharqia Governorate Sharqia Governorate is a populous, agriculturally rich governorate in Egypt's Nile Delta. Its capital is Zagazig. The region combines ancient archaeological sites, farming, light i…

Sharur District — Raion of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan Sharur District Sharur District (raion) is an administrative and agricultural region in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, known for its fertile plains, historic sites and role as a…

Satkhira (Shatkhira) District — southwestern Bangladesh Shatkhira District Satkhira District in southwestern Bangladesh is part of Khulna Division. Known for its proximity to the Sundarbans, shrimp farming, and cross-border connections with West Bengal, i…

Shazand County Shazand County is an administrative division of Markazi Province in central Iran. Centered on the city of Shazand, it features varied terrain, agricultural communities, and notable…

Shell Rock River: Midwestern tributary of the Cedar and Mississippi watersheds Shell Rock River The Shell Rock River is a roughly 102-mile (164 km) tributary flowing through southern Minnesota and northern Iowa into the Cedar River; it supports local recreation, agriculture,…

Shenandoah River Tributary of the Potomac in Virginia and West Virginia, the Shenandoah River comprises two long forks and a mainstem that drains the Shenandoah Valley and supports recreation, wild…

Shenandoah Valley A geographic and cultural region of Virginia and West Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley is a fertile Appalachian valley known for its history, agriculture, parks and distinctive land…

Shenandoah, Virginia Shenandoah is a small town in Page County in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, known for its river valley setting, rural character, and proximity to natural and historic attractions.

Sherani District (Balochistan, Pakistan) Sherani District Sherani District is a mountainous district in northern Balochistan, Pakistan, named for the Sherani Pashtun tribe. It is known for its tribal society, Pashto language, and economy…

Sherman County, Kansas: High Plains county seat and agricultural region Sherman County, Kansas Sherman County, in northwest Kansas, was established in 1873 and named for General William T. Sherman. Its seat is Goodland. The county occupies High Plains terrain and relies on a…

Sherman County, Nebraska: Overview, History, and Local Features Sherman County, Nebraska Sherman County is a small, rural county in central Nebraska with Loup City as its county seat. Established in 1871, it has an economy centered on agriculture and a sparse, close-kn…

Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles Residential and commercial neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, known for Ventura Boulevard, hillside open space, and a mix of suburban and urban amenities.

Shetland Islands: geography, people, economy and history Shetland An accessible overview of the Shetland Islands: location, landscape, climate, settlement, economy, cultural highlights and historical context, with key distinctions and practical f…

Shfela (Judean Foothills) — geography, history and modern landscape Shfela The Shfela, or Judean foothills, is the gently rolling region between the Judaean Mountains and the Mediterranean coast in Israel, known for fertile soils, dense archaeology and va…

Shida Kartli — central region of Georgia Shida Kartli Shida Kartli is a central Georgian region centered on Gori. It is an agricultural lowland between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus; part of its territory lies under de facto South O…

Shiga Prefecture: Lake Biwa, history, culture and economy Shiga Prefecture Shiga Prefecture surrounds Lake Biwa northeast of Kyoto. It combines important natural habitats, historic temples and castles, traditional commerce, modern industry and strong tran…

Shigar District (Gilgit–Baltistan) Shigar District Mountainous district in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan, created in 2015. Centered on Shigar town, it contains high Karakoram terrain including K2 and borders Skardu, Ghanche, Hunza, Na…

Shikoku — Japan’s smallest main island, geography, culture and pilgrimage Shikoku Shikoku is Japan’s smallest main island, with about 4 million people. Known for its mountains, citrus farming, the 88-temple pilgrimage, traditional festivals and a largely rural c…

Shimane Prefecture — geography, history, culture, and attractions Shimane Prefecture Shimane Prefecture on Honshu's Sea of Japan coast: an overview of its geography, climate, cultural sites, history, economy and notable distinctions.