Geography

States of Germany: structure, history, and contemporary role States of Germany Overview of Germany's 16 federal states (Bundesländer): their responsibilities, historical development since WWII and reunification, examples, and notable differences among them.

States of Malaysia: structure, history and regional distinctions States of Malaysia Overview of Malaysia’s 13 states and 3 federal territories, their geography, constitutional roles, historical formation and key distinctions between Peninsular and Bornean states.

States of Sudan Overview of Sudan's first-level administrative divisions (states or wilayat), their governance, historical development, regional groupings, and naming/transliteration issues.

Administrative divisions of Venezuela: states, Capital District, and Federal Dependencies States of Venezuela Overview of Venezuela’s territorial organization: 23 states, the separately governed Capital District, federally managed offshore Federal Dependencies, and a note on the longstandi…

Station (agricultural property) Station (agriculture) A station is a large agricultural property in Australia and New Zealand used primarily for raising livestock, with distinct infrastructure, practices and regional roles in pastoral…

Statistical regions of Slovenia Twelve NUTS-3 statistical regions in Slovenia, grouped into two NUTS-2 units, used for EU statistics, regional planning and legal reporting; names, purpose, history and key distinc…

Steckborn District — former district of Thurgau, Switzerland Steckborn District Steckborn District was an administrative district in northeastern Switzerland, centered on the lakeside town of Steckborn. This article outlines its geography, role, history and ad…

Steele County, Minnesota Steele County is a county in southern Minnesota with Owatonna as its county seat. It is a largely agricultural and small‑town region with local services, industry, parks and commun…

Steele County, North Dakota Rural county in east-central North Dakota established in 1883. Small population, agricultural economy, county seat Finley, and a history tied to settlement and prairie farming.

Steglitz‑Zehlendorf (Berlin borough) Steglitz-Zehlendorf Steglitz‑Zehlendorf is a southwestern borough of Berlin formed in 2001 by merging Steglitz and Zehlendorf. It spans about 102.5 km² and contains residential, academic and recreatio…

Stein am Rhein Stein am Rhein is a small Swiss town on the Rhine in the canton of Schaffhausen, noted for its well-preserved medieval center, painted façades, riverside setting and cultural attra…

Stein, Appenzell Ausserrhoden Stein is a small municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, northeastern Switzerland. This article summarizes its setting, administration, history, economy, and local po…

Steinbrunn-le-Bas — commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace (France) Steinbrunn-le-Bas Steinbrunn-le-Bas is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Alsace (Grand Est), northeastern France, noted for its rural landscape, Alsatian architecture and local communit…

Steinbrunn-le-Haut Steinbrunn-le-Haut is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, northeastern France, noted for its rural character, Alsatian cultural influences and local heritage.

Steinburg (district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) Steinburg (district) Steinburg is a rural district in northern Germany's Schleswig-Holstein, centred on the town of Itzehoe. It combines Elbe-side lowlands, small towns and agriculture with local indus…

Steinfurt Rural District (Kreis Steinfurt) Steinfurt Rural District Steinfurt is a rural district (Kreis) in northern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It combines Münsterland plains and Teutoburg foothills, with towns such as Rheine, Steinfurt and…

Steinschartenkopf — mountain in the Allgäu Alps, Tyrol, Austria Steinschartenkopf Steinschartenkopf is a 2,615 m peak in the Allgäu Alps (Tyrol, Austria). It stands north of Hohes Licht and is the highest point on the Heilbronn Way, a well-known high alpine trai…

Steinsoultz — commune in Haut-Rhin, France Steinsoultz Steinsoultz is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France. This article outlines its location, administration, history, local life, and notable characteristics i…

Steppe: ecology, geography, history, and human uses Steppe A steppe is a vast treeless grassland found mainly in Eurasia. This article explains its climate, soils, plants and animals, cultural history of nomadic use, regional varieties, an…

Sternenberg (Haut-Rhin) — a small commune in Grand Est, France Sternenberg, Haut-Rhin Sternenberg is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, eastern France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy and local life.

Steuben County, Indiana: geography, history, communities, and recreation Steuben County, Indiana Steuben County in northeastern Indiana centers on Angola and numerous lakes. It combines agriculture, tourism and outdoor recreation, with a 2010 population near 34,000 and a histo…

Stewart County, Georgia Rural county in west-central Georgia established in 1830. Seat Lumpkin. Small population, agricultural landscape and pine forests, home to Providence Canyon State Park, with histor…

Steyr-Land District: geography, administration and regional role Steyr-Land District Steyr-Land is a rural district in Upper Austria surrounding the city of Steyr. It covers about 972 km², is home to roughly 60,000 people (2019), and combines river valleys, industr…

Stockholm County Stockholm County (Stockholms län) is the administrative region surrounding Sweden’s capital, combining the city, suburbs and archipelago; it coordinates regional healthcare, transp…

Stollberg Rural District (Landkreis Stollberg) Stollberg Rural District Former rural district in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, located in the Ore Mountains near Chemnitz; existed until the 2008 administrative reform and was merged into surrounding…

Stone County, Missouri County in southwestern Missouri with county seat Galena. Part of the Ozarks region, known for lakes, outdoor recreation and small-town communities. Population was 32,202 at the 201…

Stone Forest (Shilin): Karst Limestone Pillars of Yunnan, China Stone Forest The Stone Forest (Shilin) in Yunnan, China is a dramatic karst landscape of limestone pillars, caves and ravines. Parts are UNESCO-listed as the South China Karst and the area is a…

Stopanska rijeka (Stopanski potok) — a tributary of the Vrbanja in Kotor-Varoš Stopanska rijeka Stopanska rijeka (also Stopanski potok) is a small right‑bank tributary of the Vrbanja River near Šiprage, Kotor‑Varoš, Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for its mountain source and hi…

Storckensohn — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Storckensohn Storckensohn is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, set near the Vosges amid Alsace's rural landscape. It is known for traditional architecture, forestry…

Stormarn (district) Stormarn is a district in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, bordering Hamburg and Lübeck. It combines small towns, commuter suburbs and agricultural landscapes along the Trave river, wi…

Storsjön: Sweden’s large lake in Jämtland and its cultural legend Storsjön Storsjön is a major lake in northern Sweden, the country's fifth-largest. This article covers its geography, islands and towns, recreational uses, and the folklore of the Storsjöod…

Strait (narrow sea channel) Strait A strait is a natural, narrow waterway linking two larger bodies of water. It has distinctive physical, economic and legal features and many straits are key shipping chokepoints.

Strait of Dover The Strait of Dover is the narrowest section of the English Channel between southeastern England and northern France, a busy maritime corridor with distinct geology, history, and t…

Strait of Gibraltar — gateway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Strait of Gibraltar Narrow, strategic channel separating Europe and Africa that links the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea; notable for heavy shipping, complex currents, and unique ecological and…

Strait of Magellan A navigable sea channel at South America's southern tip linking the Atlantic and Pacific, explored by Ferdinand Magellan and known for complex weather, navigational hazards, and hi…

Strait of Malacca A narrow, strategic sea lane between Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra linking the Andaman Sea and Java Sea; one of the world’s busiest maritime passages and a regional chokepoint.

Strait of Otranto Narrow channel between Italy and Albania linking the Adriatic and Ionian seas. A strategic maritime gateway with historical military significance, busy shipping and ferry lanes, an…

Strait of Singapore Narrow maritime passage linking the Strait of Malacca and South China Sea, bordering Singapore and the Riau Islands; a key global shipping lane and regional navigation route.

Strait of Tartary (Tatar Strait) — geography, history and importance Strait of Tartary A long shallow strait separating Sakhalin Island from mainland Russia, linking the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan. Important for coastal navigation, fisheries and regional geo…

Straits of Florida (Florida Straits) Straits of Florida A marine passage between the Florida Keys and Cuba that links the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic, drives the Gulf Stream, and is important for navigation, ecology, and regional cli…

Strathclyde: region and early medieval kingdom of western Scotland Strathclyde Strathclyde refers both to a former administrative region of western Scotland and to an early medieval Brittonic kingdom centered on the River Clyde and Glasgow.

Straubing-Bogen — Landkreis in Lower Bavaria, Germany Straubing-Bogen Straubing-Bogen is a rural district (Landkreis) in Lower Bavaria. It surrounds the independent city of Straubing, includes Danube valley farmland and forested hills, and blends agr…

Strusta Lake — Braslau Lakes lake in Vitebsk Region, Belarus Strusta Lake Strusta Lake is a glacial lake in Vitebsk Region, northern Belarus. Part of the Braslau Lakes national park, it supports typical freshwater habitats, low-impact recreation and prot…

Struve Geodetic Arc — historic chain of triangulation points across Europe Struve Geodetic Arc 19th-century chain of triangulation points from Hammerfest to the Black Sea, measured by F. G. W. von Struve to determine the Earth’s size and shape; today 34 preserved monuments f…

Styria: Austrian state of Graz, mountains, vineyards and culture Styria Styria is a federal state in southeastern Austria, noted for the city of Graz, Alpine and hilly landscapes, vineyards, forests, industry and a Slovene-speaking minority. Population…

Sub-Saharan Africa Region of Africa located mostly south of the Sahara, covering diverse landscapes, cultures, histories, languages and economies; definitions and boundaries vary.

Subantarctic: region, climate, ecology and islands Subantarctic The Subantarctic is the cool oceanic band immediately north of the Antarctic, spanning roughly 46°–60°S. It includes remote islands, distinctive marine fronts, unique ecosystems an…

Subarctic climate: characteristics, distribution, ecology and human use Subarctic climate An overview of the subarctic (boreal) climate: its defining temperature limits, geographic distribution, soils and permafrost, characteristic ecosystems, human activities and respo…