Geography

Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert): Geography, Ecology and Human Use Thar Desert Large arid region on the India–Pakistan border, mainly in Rajasthan and Sindh. Characterised by sand dunes, seasonal wetlands, thorn scrub, pastoral cultures and growing renewable…

Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan Tharparkar District Tharparkar District in southeastern Sindh, Pakistan is a largely desert region known for the Thar Desert, Karoonjhar Hills, lignite coalfields, religious diversity, and challenges…

Thatta District — overview, geography, history and cultural heritage Thatta District Thatta District in Sindh, Pakistan: geographic setting, population snapshot, historical sites (Makli Necropolis, Shah Jahan Mosque), economy, administration and environmental chall…

The Bahamas — archipelago, history, and modern overview The Bahamas Overview of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas: geography, environment, indigenous and colonial history, people and culture, economy, government, and notable islands for visitors and…

The bush (remote natural areas and rural woodland) The bush The bush describes sparsely populated natural land—woodland, scrub, or remote countryside—used in several English-speaking regions. It carries ecological, cultural, and practical m…

The Bush (Alaska): remote regions, communities, and subsistence life The Bush (Alaska) The Bush in Alaska denotes the vast, roadless areas outside the state's highway network where many Indigenous communities live, relying on aircraft, boats, snowmachines and traditi…

The Fens (Fenland): low-lying marshes and reclaimed agricultural lands The Fens A low-lying marshy region in eastern England that was largely drained and converted to fertile agricultural land; notable for peat soils, engineered drainage, distinctive ecology a…

The Fylde: coastal plain and peninsula of western Lancashire The Fylde The Fylde is a low-lying coastal plain in western Lancashire, England. This largely agricultural and urban peninsula is bounded by Morecambe Bay, the Ribble estuary, the Irish Sea…

The Gambia: geography, people, history and economy The Gambia The Gambia, officially the Republic of the Gambia, is the smallest country on mainland Africa. Bordered by Senegal and the Atlantic, it is defined by the Gambia River and a rich cu…

The Guianas: geography, history and modern overview The Guianas The Guianas are a region of northeastern South America on the Atlantic coast, comprising Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana with shared geography, colonial history, rainforest and…

Levant: the Eastern Mediterranean region of historical and cultural significance The Levant The Levant is a historical and geographic region on the eastern Mediterranean coast, linking ancient civilizations, trade routes, and modern states from southern Turkey to the nort…

The Lizard Peninsula (Cornwall): geography, geology, wildlife and history The Lizard The Lizard is a rocky peninsula in south Cornwall, UK, famed for Lizard Point—the southernmost part of the British mainland—distinctive serpentine geology, rare plants, maritime ha…

The Narrows: Geography, Formation, and Historical Importance of New York Harbor The Narrows The Narrows is the tidal strait between Staten Island and Brooklyn that links Upper and Lower New York Bay, shaped after the last ice age and crucial to navigation, commerce, and r…

Thematic map: maps that display spatial themes and patterns Thematic map A thematic map emphasizes the geographic distribution of a single topic—such as population, climate, or economic activity—using techniques like choropleth, dot, cartogram, and flow…

Thessaly — central Greek region: geography, history and notable features Thessaly Thessaly is a central region of Greece known for its wide plain, mountainous borders, rich agricultural land and historical sites such as Meteora; it became part of the modern Gree…

Thierstein District (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland) Thierstein District Thierstein is a northern district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. It is one of ten districts and comprises 12 municipalities; the district has a mixed rural and small-town…

Thiruvananthapuram district — geography, history, and administration Thiruvananthapuram district Southernmost district of Kerala, India, containing the state capital Thiruvananthapuram; area 2,192 km², population about 3.3 million (2011). Overview of geography, history, admini…

Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu: geography, history and culture Thiruvarur district Thiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu, India — an agriculturally rich region centered on Thiruvarur town, known for its temple heritage, deltaic plains and local festivals.

Thomas County, Kansas A rural county in northwest Kansas centered on Colby. Known for High Plains agriculture, small towns, and regional services. Population was about 7,900 at the 2010 census; Colby is…

Thomas County, Nebraska: Overview, History, and Characteristics Thomas County, Nebraska Rural county in north-central Nebraska, founded 1887, with Thedford as its county seat. Sparsely populated, largely ranching and Sandhills prairie, and among the state's least-popu…

Thorey (Yonne) — a small commune in central France Thorey Thorey is a rural commune in the Yonne department of central France, typical of Burgundy's countryside with local administration, historical roots, and an economy linked to agricul…

Thorrenc, a commune in Ardèche, France Thorrenc Thorrenc is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, southern France, known for its village character, natural surroundings and local agricultural t…

Thouet (river in western France) Thouet The Thouet is a left-bank tributary of the Loire in western France, flowing through Deux-Sèvres and Maine-et-Loire. It has a varied valley of towns, mills and conservation areas wi…

Thrace — historical region of Southeast Europe Thrace Thrace is a historical region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, spanning parts of modern Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. It has a long cultural history from ancient Thracians to O…

Three Peaks Challenge (Great Britain): Guide to the National Three Peaks Three Peaks Challenge Endurance challenge to climb the highest mountains of Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours; covers peaks, routes, logistics, safety, charity fundraising and notable facts.

Thrissur district — Kerala's cultural capital Thrissur district Thrissur district in central Kerala is an administrative, cultural and religious hub known for Thrissur Pooram, historic temples, diverse places of worship, and a mix of agricultur…

Thur — river in northeastern Switzerland Thur (Switzerland) The Thur is a 131 km river in northeastern Switzerland. Rising near Säntis, it crosses St. Gallen, lends its name to Thurgau, passes Wil and Frauenfeld, and joins the Rhine near Sc…

Thurgau: Swiss canton on Lake Constance Thurgau Thurgau is a German-speaking canton in northeastern Switzerland, known for Lake Constance shoreline, fruit-growing and light industry. Capital: Frauenfeld; largest town: Kreuzlinge…

Thuringia (Thüringen) — central German state Thuringia Thuringia (German: Thüringen) is a central German state with a mix of forested highlands, historic cultural centers such as Weimar and Erfurt, about 2.1 million residents, and a va…

Thuringian Forest A low mountain range and large woodland region in central Germany, the Thuringian Forest is known for its ridges, mixed forests, historic trail the Rennsteig, and cultural towns li…

Tiaret Province — geography, history, economy and culture Tiaret Province Tiaret Province is an inland wilaya of northwestern Algeria with the city of Tiaret as its capital. The region combines high plains, historical sites (Rustamid capital), agricultur…

Tiber River (Tevere) — Italy’s historic river Tiber River The Tiber (Italian Tevere) is Italy’s third-longest river. Rising in the Apennines, it flows through Umbria and Lazio and shaped the development, commerce, and culture of Rome.

Tibesti Region (Chad): geography, history and significance Tibesti Region Tibesti Region in northwestern Chad, formed in 2008 from Borkou‑Ennedi‑Tibesti. A remote Saharan highland centered on the Tibesti Mountains and the town of Bardaï, known for Emi Ko…

Tibet (Xizang) — the Tibetan Plateau, culture and the autonomous region Tibet Tibet is a high‑altitude region in Central Asia, center of Tibetan culture and Buddhism, administered as the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China; notable for…

Tibetan Plateau (Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau) Tibetan Plateau Vast high plateau in Central Asia — the world's largest and highest plateau — shaping Asian climate, feeding major rivers, hosting unique ecosystems and high‑altitude cultures, and…

Ticino — Italian-speaking canton of southern Switzerland Ticino Ticino is the southernmost canton of Switzerland, predominantly Italian-speaking, noted for its lakes, Alpine valleys, Bellinzona castles, Lugano, Mediterranean-influenced culture…

Tierra del Fuego: geography, history, and human presence at South America's southern tip Tierra del Fuego Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago at the southern extremity of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile. Its rugged islands, cold climate, and maritime history shape its ecolo…

Tierra del Fuego Province (Argentina) Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina Argentine province at the southern tip of South America, including part of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and territories claimed in Antarctica and the South Atlantic; capital Us…

Tigray Region (Ethiopia): geography, history, culture and transport Tigray Region Northern Ethiopian region centered on Mekelle. Highland plateaus, Aksumite heritage and rock‑hewn churches, Tigrinya language and culture, agriculture, airports and transport links…

Tigris River: geography, history, ecology and modern challenges Tigris Comprehensive overview of the Tigris River: course from the Taurus Mountains through Turkey, Syria and Iraq; role in Mesopotamia; ecology, uses, dams, marsh restoration and transbo…

Tilga (Hiiu County) — village on Hiiumaa, Estonia Tilga, Hiiu County Tilga is a small village on the island of Hiiumaa in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia. This article describes its location, landscape, local life, historical context and administr…

Time in Australia: zones, daylight saving, and territorial differences Time in Australia Overview of Australia's timekeeping: mainland time zones and offsets, daylight saving practices by state, external territory variations, brief history and practical implications fo…

Time in Chile: zones, daylight saving, and regional differences Time in Chile Overview of Chile’s three time zones, seasonal daylight saving practices, historical changes and practical effects for travel, business, and communication.

Time in China: China Standard Time, history, and regional practices Time in China Overview of China Standard Time (UTC+08:00), its history from multiple time zones to a single national time, regional practices in Xinjiang, DST history, and practical effects.

Time in France Summary of timekeeping in metropolitan France and its overseas territories: standard time zones, daylight saving practice, territory offsets, and practical notes for travel and com…

Time in Indonesia: Zones, Offsets, and Local Practices Time in Indonesia Overview of Indonesia's three official time zones (WIB, WITA, WIT), their UTC offsets, main regions and cities, practical effects on daily life and how time is defined in the count…

Time in Kazakhstan: zones, history, and practical information Time in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan spans two standard time offsets (UTC+5 and UTC+6), uses the names Aqtobe Time (AQTT) and Alma‑Ata Time (ALMT), and does not observe daylight saving time.

Time in North Korea Overview of North Korea's timekeeping: current use of UTC+09:00, the 2015–2018 switch to UTC+08:30 (Pyongyang Time), and practical and historical context.