Geography

Tampa Bay (Florida): geography, history, ecology and uses Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is a large estuarine system on Florida's west coast, encompassing several subbays and serving as a regional hub for ports, recreation, wildlife habitat and coastal commun…

Tamsweg District (Lungau) — overview, geography, economy and culture Tamsweg District Tamsweg District in Salzburg, Austria, corresponds to the Lungau region. This Alpine district centers on the town of Tamsweg and is known for mountain landscapes, rural traditions,…

Tamur River — tributary of the Koshi in eastern Nepal Tamur River The Tamur River rises near Kanchenjunga in eastern Nepal and, together with the Arun and Sun Kosi, helps form the Koshi River that flows into India. It is important for hydrology,…

Tana (Norway) — a major river on the Finland–Norway border Tana (Norway) The Tana River (Teno/Tanaelva) flows through Sápmi along the Finland–Norway border. Noted for Atlantic salmon, it links Lapland and Finnmark and plays a central role in Sámi cultur…

Tanami Desert: Arid Wilderness and Biodiversity Refuge in Australia's Northern Territory Tanami Desert Overview of the Tanami Desert in Australia's Northern Territory — a remote arid wilderness traversed by the Tanami Track and recognised as a biodiversity refuge for rare mammals an…

Tandjilé (former prefecture of Chad) Tandjilé Tandjilé was a prefecture-level division in south-central Chad with capital Laï; the area is now administered under Chad's regional system after the 2002 reorganization.

Tandjilé Region Tandjilé is a southern administrative region of Chad with capital Laï, known for agricultural production, cultural diversity, and seasonal Sudanian climate.

Tando Muhammad Khan District District in southeastern Sindh, Pakistan. Agricultural plains around the city of Tando Muhammad Khan with Sindhi culture, irrigation-based economy, local administration and social…

Tangail District Tangail District is a central Bangladesh district in Dhaka Division, known for its handloom Tangail sarees, agricultural plains, and a mix of upland forest and riverine landscapes.

Tanganyika: mainland Tanzania — geography, colonial history and legacy Tanganyika Tanganyika refers to the mainland territory of modern Tanzania; an East African region with a distinct geography and colonial history that became independent in 1961 and united wit…

Tanganyika (territory) Tanganyika was the mainland African territory administered by Britain after WWI; it evolved from German East Africa to an independent state in 1961 and later united with Zanzibar t…

Tanganyika Province (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Tanganyika Province Tanganyika is an eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formed in 2015 from part of former Katanga. Its capital is Kalemie; the province centers on Lake Tanganyi…

Tango Province (Tango no Kuni) — historical province of Japan Tango Province Tango Province (丹後国, Tango no Kuni) was an old Japanese province on Honshū, now part of northern Kyoto Prefecture. It is known for its coastal peninsula, Amanohashidate, maritime e…

Tanjore District (Madras Presidency): geography, history and legacy Tanjore District (Madras Presidency) Former district of the Madras Presidency covering present Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam areas; a fertile Cauvery delta region, known for rice cultivation and rich Chola and…

Tank District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Tank District Tank District is a small administrative district in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Its capital is the city of Tank; the area is known for agriculture, tribal culture and pr…

Tanzania: geography, history, society and wildlife Tanzania An accessible overview of Tanzania covering its location, people, languages, politics, economy, conservation and notable places including Kilimanjaro, Lake Victoria and the Serenge…

Tarapacá Region (I Region) — northern Chilean region centered on Iquique Tarapacá Region Tarapacá is a sparsely populated, arid region in northern Chile. Known for its port city Iquique, desert landscapes, mining legacy and borderland history, it was established in its…

Tarawa: atoll of Kiribati and administrative center Tarawa Tarawa is a coral atoll in the Republic of Kiribati, consisting of North and South Tarawa. South Tarawa is the national capital and largest urban area, facing pressures from popula…

Tarbela Dam — major earth‑filled dam on the Indus River Tarbela Dam Tarbela Dam is a large earth‑filled dam on the Indus River in Pakistan, built in the 1960s–70s to store irrigation water, control floods and generate hydroelectric power; it is cen…

Tardets-Sorholus Tardets-Sorholus is a rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, known for its Basque heritage, mountain scenery, and traditional pastoral cultur…

Targovishte Province (Bulgaria) Targovishte Province Targovishte Province is an administrative region in northeastern Bulgaria centered on the city of Targovishte. It comprises five municipalities and features agricultural plains, lo…

Tarija Department (Bolivia) Tarija Department Tarija is a southern Bolivian department known for its temperate valleys, wine production, natural gas reserves and cultural links with the Gran Chaco and Argentina; its capital is…

Tarlac: Central Luzon Province of the Philippines Tarlac Tarlac is a landlocked province in Central Luzon, Philippines, known for its agricultural plains, cultural diversity, and role in national politics. Its capital is Tarlac City.

Tarn (department) — Albi, landscapes and heritage in Occitanie Tarn (department) Tarn is a department in southwestern France, in the Occitanie region. Named for the Tarn river, its prefecture is Albi; the area is known for medieval architecture, vineyards (Gail…

Tarn (river) The Tarn is a river in southern France that rises in the Massif Central and joins the Garonne; known for the Gorges du Tarn, historic towns such as Albi, and its role in regional a…

Tarn-et-Garonne Tarn-et-Garonne is a department in southwestern France, in the Occitanie region. Its prefecture is Montauban; the area is defined by the Garonne and Tarn rivers and a mix of agricu…

Taron-Sadirac-Viellenave Taron-Sadirac-Viellenave is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape, village heritage and local m…

Tarragonès — coastal comarca in Catalonia centered on Tarragona Tarragonès Tarragonès is a coastal comarca in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, with Tarragona as its capital. It combines important Roman heritage, a busy port and petrochemical industry…

Tarrant County, Texas Tarrant County is a populous county in north-central Texas, anchored by Fort Worth and Arlington. It is a major part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex with diverse economy, instit…

Tarrazú (canton) Tarrazú is a mountainous canton in San José Province, Costa Rica, known for high-quality coffee production. It covers 297.50 km² and comprises several rural districts centered on t…

Tartar District (Tərtər) — overview, geography, and recent history Tartar District Tartar District (Tərtər) is an administrative district of Azerbaijan. The district and its town have been affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and have a complex de facto cont…

Tartu County — geography, history, nature and cultural significance Tartu County Tartu County in eastern Estonia, anchored by the city of Tartu, is known for its university, river valley, wetlands and protected areas that link Lake Võrtsjärv and Lake Peipsi.

Tartus Tartus is a Syrian Mediterranean port city noted for its historic Crusader fortress, coastal economy and seaport activity, and for hosting a foreign naval logistics facility.

Tarzana, Los Angeles Tarzana is a primarily residential neighborhood in the southern San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, named for author Edgar Rice Burroughs and his fictional hero Tarzan; it combines…

Tasman Bay — large V-shaped bay on New Zealand’s northern South Island Tasman Bay Tasman Bay is a broad V-shaped bay on the northern coast of New Zealand’s South Island, noted for the Boulder Bank, fertile agricultural plains, coastal towns including Nelson, and…

Tasman Peninsula Tasman Peninsula, southeast Tasmania, Australia — geography, Aboriginal and convict history, natural attractions including Port Arthur and Tasman National Park, and visitor activit…

Tasman Sea The Tasman Sea lies between Australia and New Zealand. Part of the South Pacific, it is known for its role in shipping, weather patterns, marine life and as the trans-Tasman cultur…

Tasmania — island state of Australia Tasmania Tasmania is Australia’s island state, noted for rugged landscapes, temperate rainforests, endemic wildlife and a distinct Indigenous and colonial history. Its capital is Hobart and…

Tassili n'Ajjer Tassili n'Ajjer is a sandstone plateau in southeastern Algeria, famed for dramatic eroded landscapes and an extensive corpus of prehistoric rock art and archaeological remains.

Tatarstan: Republic in the Russian Federation Tatarstan Tatarstan is a federal subject of Russia between the Volga and Kama rivers with capital Kazan. It combines a Tatar cultural heritage, Russian influence, varied economy and importan…

Tatra Mountains: high range of the Carpathians between Slovakia and Poland Tatra mountains The Tatra Mountains form a compact alpine range on the Slovakia–Poland border. Known for sharp peaks, glacial valleys, endemic wildlife and national parks, they are the highest par…

Taunus (mountain range in Hesse, Germany) Taunus The Taunus is a low, wooded mountain range in Hesse, Germany, noted for rounded ridges, Roman frontier remains, Iron Age hillforts and outdoor recreation around peaks such as the G…

Tauragė County Tauragė County is a territorial unit in western Lithuania with the city of Tauragė as its centre; administrative functions ended in 2010 and it now serves for regional statistics a…

Taurus Mountains (Toros) — major mountain range of southern Turkey Taurus Mountains Comprehensive overview of the Taurus Mountains (Toros): geography, geology, major peaks, rivers, karst landscapes, archaeology, ecology, and human use in southern Turkey.

Tavastia (historical province of Finland) Tavastia (historical province) Tavastia (Finnish: Häme) is a historical province in south‑central Finland. Its territory today lies within several modern regions and retains a distinct cultural and historical id…

Tavush Province — northeastern Armenian region of forests, mountains and monasteries Tavush Province Tavush is a mountainous province in northeastern Armenia, noted for dense forests, historic monasteries and borderlands with Georgia and Azerbaijan. Capital: Ijevan. Area: 2,704 km…

Tawang District — a highland district of Arunachal Pradesh Tawang Tawang is a high-altitude district of Arunachal Pradesh, India, known for its large Buddhist monastery, Monpa culture, scenic passes and strategic location in a border area claimed…

Tawi River — a tributary of the Chenab flowing through Jammu Tawi River Tawi is a Himalayan-fed river in the Jammu region that flows through the city of Jammu and joins the Chenab. It supports local water use, culture and ecology and faces seasonal var…