Geography

Bandipore district — overview, geography, history and significance Bandipore district Bandipore (Bandipora) is a district in the Kashmir Valley with headquarters at Bandipora town, known for Wular Lake, the Gurez valley and an economy based on agriculture, fisheries…

Bangladesh (People's Republic of Bangladesh) Bangladesh Overview of Bangladesh: geography, history, rivers, society, economy and environmental challenges of the densely populated South Asian nation.

Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) Bangladesh Standard Time Bangladesh Standard Time is the national time standard for Bangladesh, set at UTC+6 with no current daylight saving time; it aligns broadly with the 90°E meridian.

Bangladesh–India border International boundary between Bangladesh and India: geography, history, management, fencing, enclaves, and cross‑border issues including trade, migration and security.

Bangsamoro: autonomous region in the southern Philippines Bangsamoro Bangsamoro (BARMM) is an autonomous region in southern Philippines established to implement a peace agreement and grant expanded self-rule to Moro peoples, replacing the ARMM in 20…

Banihal (gateway town in Jammu and Kashmir) Banihal Banihal is a mountain town in the Jammu division of India, long known as a gateway to the Kashmir Valley. It is notable for its pass, transport tunnels and role as a regional trans…

Banihal Pass (Pir Panjal) — gateway between Kashmir Valley and Jammu Banihal Pass Mountain pass in the Pir Panjal range that links the Kashmir Valley with Jammu. Noted for its high altitude, historic caravan route, and later road and tunnel developments securing…

Banja Luka Region (Republika Srpska) Banja Luka Region Administrative and geographical region in northwestern Republika Srpska centered on the city of Banja Luka, noted for its river valley, cultural sites, transport links and diverse…

Banks County, Georgia Banks County is a rural county in northeastern Georgia. The county seat is Homer. As of the 2010 census the population was 18,395. The county is noted for small towns, agriculture…

Banner County, Nebraska Banner County is a sparsely populated county in western Nebraska. Established in 1888, its county seat is Harrisburg. The county is largely agricultural and noted for wide open spa…

Baoruco Province (Dominican Republic) Baoruco Province Baoruco is a southwestern Dominican province centered on Neiba, spanning the Hoya de Enriquillo valley and the Sierra de Bahoruco with distinct valley and mountain environments.

Bara Tehsil — overview, history and contemporary significance Bara Tehsil Bara Tehsil is an administrative subdivision in the former Khyber Agency, now part of Khyber District, Pakistan. This article summarizes its geography, society, history of militanc…

Barak Valley (South Assam) Barak Valley A riverine region in southern Assam centered on the Barak River and Silchar, comprising the districts of Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi; noted for its Bengali-speaking majority,…

Baralle — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Baralle Baralle is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, landscape, history, economy and local fe…

Baramulla: town and sub-district in Jammu and Kashmir, India Baramulla Baramulla is a historic town and administrative sub-district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It serves as a regional market and transport hub on the Jhelum River and has long strategi…

Baramulla District — geography, history, economy and notable places Baramulla District Baramulla District is a significant administrative region in the Kashmir Valley, known for its towns, agriculture, tourism sites like Gulmarg, cultural heritage, and role as the no…

Barbadian people (Bajans): identity, history, and culture Barbadian people Barbadians, often called Bajans, are the people of Barbados. This article outlines their origins, language, culture, diaspora, and notable social and historical features.

Barbados — island nation in the Atlantic: geography, history, culture, economy Barbados Concise encyclopedia entry on Barbados: location, geography, history, government, economy, culture, transport and notable facts about the Caribbean island nation.

Barbary: the historic North African coastal region Barbary Barbary was a historical name for the North African coastal lands and adjacent interior—associated with the Berber peoples, coastal corsairs, and the later formation of modern Magh…

Barbary Coast — North African Mediterranean coast and corsair states Barbary Coast Historical name for the Mediterranean coast of North Africa associated with Berber peoples and corsair activity from the 16th to 19th centuries, shaping piracy, slavery, and intern…

Barber County, Kansas Barber County is a sparsely populated county in south-central Kansas with Medicine Lodge as its county seat; named for abolitionist Thomas W. Barber and shaped by agriculture and P…

Bardenas Reales — semi‑desert badlands of Navarre, Spain Bardenas Reales The Bardenas Reales is a semi‑desert badlands region in southeast Navarre, Spain, covering about 42,000 hectares. Known for eroded clay, chalk and sandstone formations, it is a pro…

Bare Mountain (Massachusetts) Bare Mountain is a 1,014 ft peak on the Holyoke Range in western Massachusetts, part of the Metacomet Ridge. Known for exposed ledges, valley views, and basalt geology, it lies in…

Bareilly Division Administrative division in northwestern Uttar Pradesh, India, centred on the city of Bareilly; includes districts of Bareilly, Budaun, Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur with agricultural a…

Barents Sea A marginal shelf sea of the Arctic Ocean north of Norway and Russia, the Barents Sea is biologically productive, historically important to exploration, and rich in hydrocarbon reso…

Barguna District, Bangladesh Barguna District Barguna District is a coastal administrative district in southwestern Bangladesh's Barisal Division, noted for its estuaries, rivers and vulnerability to tropical storms and tidal…

Barisal Division (Bangladesh) Barisal Division Barisal Division is a riverine administrative region in south-central Bangladesh known for its delta plains, waterways, agriculture, fishing, and the city of Barisal as its adminis…

Barisal Sadar Upazila: central subdistrict of Barisal, Bangladesh Barisal Sadar Upazila Barisal Sadar Upazila is the administrative heart of Barisal District in southern Bangladesh, combining the district headquarters, riverine geography, markets, and cultural institu…

Barkhan District — a district of Balochistan, Pakistan Barkhan District Barkhan District is a sparsely populated, predominantly tribal district in northern Balochistan, Pakistan, known for its hilly terrain, pastoral economy and local languages such as…

Barles (commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France) Barles Barles is a small mountain commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, known for dispersed hamlets, alpine valleys, pastoral heritage and outdoor recreation.

Barnala (tehsil), Bhimber District, Azad Kashmir Barnala Barnala is a tehsil (sub-district) of Bhimber District in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, known for rural settlements, agriculture, and its role within local administration and c…

Barnim (district) — Northeastern Brandenburg, Germany Barnim Barnim is a rural district of Brandenburg, Germany, northeast of Berlin. It combines forests, lakes and small towns (notably Eberswalde and Bernau) and includes parts of the Schorf…

Barnwell County, South Carolina Barnwell County is a largely rural county in southwestern South Carolina. The county seat is Barnwell. It is part of the Augusta metropolitan area; population was 22,621 at the 201…

Barossa Valley (South Australia) Barossa Valley A major Australian wine region northeast of Adelaide, known for premium Shiraz, historic German settlement, cellar-door tourism and distinctive warm-climate viticulture.

Barras, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Barras is a small rural commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in southeastern France, known for its mountain scenery, traditional architec…

Barre des Écrins Barre des Écrins is the highest summit of the Massif des Écrins in the Dauphiné Alps, a glaciated 4,000+m peak inside Écrins National Park and the only French 4,000 m summit outsid…

Barrême — commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Barrême Barrême is a small rural commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, southeastern France. It combines Provençal heritage, mountain-foothill landscapes, local agriculture and outdoor touris…

Barrow County, Georgia Barrow County in northeastern Georgia; county seat Winder; a mix of woodlands and suburban neighborhoods, with growing diversity, local schools, a county museum, and close ties to…

Bärschwil (canton of Solothurn, Switzerland) Bärschwil Bärschwil is a German-speaking municipality in the Thierstein district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, noted for its rural landscape, local history, and outdoor recreation…

Bartın — city in the Black Sea (Karadeniz) region of Turkey Bartın Bartın is a riverside city in northern Turkey's Black Sea region, administrative center of Bartın Province, known for its wooden architecture, river port and regional forestry and…

Bartow County, Georgia Bartow County in northwestern Georgia, with county seat Cartersville and a 2010 population of about 100,000. Known for Etowah Indian Mounds, Red Top Mountain, museums and a mix of…

Barzun (Pyrénées-Atlantiques): overview and local profile Barzun, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Barzun is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in southwestern France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, administration, history and local features…

Bas-Rhin (French department) Bas-Rhin Bas-Rhin is a department in northeastern France, bordering the Rhine. Its prefecture is Strasbourg; the area is known for Alsatian culture, contested history, European institutions…

Bas-Uélé Province (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Bas-Uélé Bas-Uélé is a northeastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with capital Buta. Named for the Uele River and formed in 2015, it is sparsely populated and characteriz…

Basedow Range (Northern Territory, Australia) Basedow Range A compact mountain range in southern Northern Territory, the Basedow Range features two sedimentary ridges, Mount Ebenezer, local Indigenous communities, pastoral land and nearby p…

Canton of Basel-Landschaft Basel-Landschaft Basel-Landschaft is a German-speaking canton in northwestern Switzerland with Liestal as its capital. It surrounds the city canton of Basel and combines suburban, industrial and ru…

Basel-Stadt: Switzerland's smallest canton and its urban center Basel-Stadt Basel-Stadt is Switzerland's smallest canton by area, centered on the city of Basel. It is an urban, economically important canton on the Rhine at the borders with France and Germa…

Bashi Channel — the northern passage of the Luzon Strait Bashi Channel The Bashi Channel is the northern section of the Luzon Strait between Taiwan's Orchid Island (Lanyu) and the Philippines' Y'Ami Island. It is an important shipping lane, cable corr…