Geography

Torres Strait: geography, history and people Torres Strait A concise overview of the Torres Strait — the island-strewn waterway between Australia and New Guinea — covering its geography, ecology, history, communities, governance and signif…

Tōsandō: Ancient Japanese mountain circuit and principal inland route Tōsandō Tōsandō, the ancient eastern mountain circuit of Japan, was the principal inland route linking central Honshū with northern provinces under the Ritsuryō system, shaping later trans…

Töss (river) The Töss is a river in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It rises in the Zürcher Oberland, flows through the Töss Valley past Winterthur, and joins the Rhine at Tössegg near Teufe…

Töss (Winterthur) — District 4 of Winterthur, Switzerland Töss (Winterthur) Töss is District 4 of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich. It includes the quarters Schlosstal, Dättnau, Eichliacker and Rossberg and is named for the river Töss that runs through i…

Touët-de-l'Escarène — commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Touët-de-l'Escarène Touët-de-l'Escarène is a small hillside commune in Alpes-Maritimes, southeastern France, notable for its mixed Mediterranean and alpine setting, medieval roots, rural traditions an…

Touraine — historic province of France and Loire Valley district Touraine Touraine is a historic province in central France around Tours, celebrated for its Loire châteaux, vineyards (Vouvray, Montlouis), fertile plains and its role in French Renaissance…

Tovuz Rayon — Overview of the Azerbaijani District Tovuz Rayon Tovuz Rayon is a northwestern administrative district of Azerbaijan with the town of Tovuz as its capital, notable for its transport links, agricultural economy and border position…

Toyama Prefecture (Toyama-ken) Toyama Prefecture Coastal prefecture on Honshū in Japan's Chūbu region. Capital Toyama; noted for the Northern Alps, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Toyama Bay marine life, heavy snow, pharmaceuticals…

Toyo Province (Toyo-no kuni) Toyo Province Toyo Province (Toyo-no kuni), an ancient territorial unit in northeastern Kyushu, was divided into Buzen and Bungo in the late 7th century. Its area corresponds to parts of modern…

Trachselwald District Former administrative district in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. A rural area of about 191 km² made up of ten municipalities, centered on Trachselwald and noted for agriculture a…

Traer, Iowa Traer is a small city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, civic character, history, local life, and distinguishing features.

Traill County, North Dakota: overview, geography, history and communities Traill County, North Dakota Traill County is a rural county in eastern North Dakota. This article summarizes its location, population (2010), landscape, economy, history, and principal communities including H…

Trang province — geography, history, economy and attractions Trang province Trang is a coastal province in southern Thailand on the Andaman Sea, known for its karst islands, rubber cultivation, rivers and a history as an important trading port.

Trans‑Karakoram Tract (Shaksgam Valley) Trans-Karakoram Tract Remote high‑altitude region ceded by Pakistan to China in 1963 (provisionally), claimed by India as part of Jammu and Kashmir; includes major Karakoram peaks and glaciated terrain.

Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt East–west volcanic arc across central-southern Mexico, containing the country's highest volcanoes, active stratovolcanoes, diverse ecosystems, and important water resources, cultur…

Transantarctic Mountains Major Antarctic mountain chain that divides East and West Antarctica. Extending more than 3,200 km, it shapes ice flow, preserves fossils and hosts some of the continent’s most ext…

Transcontinental country A nation whose territory lies in more than one continent. Discusses geographic criteria, types (contiguous vs non‑contiguous), examples, history, and political or cultural implicat…

Transnistria (Pridnestrovie) — de facto state on the Dniester River Transnistria Transnistria (Pridnestrovie) is a self-proclaimed, internationally unrecognised polity on Moldova's eastern bank of the Dniester, with a distinct administration, mixed population,…

Transvaal: historical province and region of northern South Africa Transvaal Transvaal, once a Boer republic and later a South African province (1910–1994), denotes a region north of the Vaal River with distinct historical, political and economic importance…

Transylvania: region, history and cultural identity Transylvania Transylvania is a historic, multiethnic region in Central Europe, known for its Carpathian landscapes, complex political history, and rich folklore including the Dracula legend.

Transylvania County, North Carolina Transylvania County is in western North Carolina, known for its forests and waterfalls. The county seat is Brevard. The 2018 population estimate was 34,215. It is a regional center…

Traralgon, Victoria Regional city in the Latrobe Valley of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia; a service, commercial and transport centre with links to energy, agriculture and regional culture.

Trashigang District (eastern Bhutan) Trashigang District Trashigang District is an administrative and cultural region in eastern Bhutan centered on the town of Trashigang. It features Himalayan valleys, mixed agriculture, and historic ea…

Trashiyangtse District, Bhutan Trashiyangtse District An overview of Trashiyangtse District in eastern Bhutan: geography, administration, culture, conservation (including Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary), economy, and notable sites.

Traubach-le-Haut Traubach-le-Haut is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, with Alsatian cultural ties, rural landscape, and local history dating back to medieval times.

Traunsee — deep alpine lake of the Salzkammergut, Austria Traunsee Traunsee is a long, deep lake in Austria's Salzkammergut region, known for its clear waters, steep mountain shores, historic lakeside towns and its role in regional tourism and cul…

Traunstein (district) Traunstein is a rural district in southeastern Upper Bavaria, Germany, known for Chiemsee, Alpine foothills, agriculture, and tourism with towns, villages and cross-border ties to…

Traunstein (mountain), Lake Traunsee, Austria Traunstein (mountain) Traunstein is a striking limestone summit rising above Lake Traunsee in the Gmunden district of Upper Austria. A popular landmark, it offers hiking routes, mountain huts and panora…

Traverse County, Minnesota Traverse County is a sparsely populated, largely agricultural county in western Minnesota. County seat Wheaton; population 3,558 (2010). Overview, history, economy, and local facts…

Treasure Coast (Florida) Treasure Coast Coastal region of eastern Florida named for the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet; includes Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties, known for shipwrecks, beaches, wildlife and a mix…

Treasure County, Montana Treasure County is a sparsely populated county in Montana, established in 1919 with Hysham as its county seat. It is largely agricultural and ranks among the state's smallest count…

Treize-Vents: a rural commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire Treize-Vents Treize-Vents is a small commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire in western France, known for its rural character, bocage landscape and local community life.

Trempealeau River The Trempealeau River is a roughly 55-mile tributary of the Mississippi in western Wisconsin, notable for its scenic valley, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities.

Trent, South Dakota Small town in Moody County in eastern South Dakota. Incorporated in the 1880s, population 232 at the 2010 census. A rural community with local services and ties to regional agricul…

Trettachspitze — distinctive peak of the Allgäu Alps Trettachspitze Trettachspitze is a 2,595 m dolomite peak in the Allgäu Alps, notable as a dramatic, wholly German summit and part of the Mädelegabel–Hochfrottspitze trio; a classic, technical obj…

Trier‑Saarburg: rural district in Rhineland‑Palatinate, Germany Trier-Saarburg Trier‑Saarburg is a rural district (Landkreis) in Rhineland‑Palatinate, Germany, known for the Moselle valley, viticulture, historic towns and its border with Luxembourg.

Trieste: Mediterranean port city at the crossroads of cultures Trieste Trieste is a historic port city in northeast Italy, known for its Austro-Hungarian architecture, mixed Italian–Slovene–German heritage, major seaport, karst landscape and scientifi…

Trimble County, Kentucky A concise overview of Trimble County, a small, historically rural county in northern Kentucky—its geography, history, demographics, economy, and local points of interest.

Trinidad and Tobago A concise encyclopedia-style overview of the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: geography, history, government, people, economy, culture, and notable facts.

Trinity County, California Rural, mountainous county in northwestern California centered on the Trinity River. Founded in 1850, sparsely populated, known for forests, wilderness, gold rush history and outdoo…

Trinity County, Texas Rural county in East Texas named for the Trinity River. County seat Groveton; established 1850. Known for forests, timber economy, outdoor recreation and small-town communities.

Tripp County, South Dakota Tripp County is a rural county in south-central South Dakota, established in 1873. Its county seat is Winner; population was about 5,644 at the 2010 census. Economy centers on agri…

Tripura — a small northeastern state of India Tripura Tripura is a hilly, forested state in Northeast India with capital Agartala. It borders Bangladesh on three sides, has diverse tribal cultures, and an economy based on agriculture,…

Trishuli River The Trishuli River is a major river in central Nepal, known for its Himalayan headwaters, tributary role in the Narayani system, hydropower, rafting, and cultural name linked to Sh…

Tristan da Cunha — the world's most remote inhabited archipelago Tristan da Cunha Remote volcanic islands in the South Atlantic forming a British Overseas Territory. Tristan da Cunha is famed for its isolation, seabird colonies, small community and fragile islan…

Trivor: a 7,577 m peak of the Karakoram Trivor Trivor is a 7,577 m mountain in the Hispar Muztagh of the Karakoram in northern Pakistan. Remote and steep, it was first climbed in 1960 and remains infrequently visited by mountai…

Trnovac (Vrbanja) — stream in Central Bosnia Trnovac (Vrbanja) Trnovac (Трновац) is a small right-bank tributary of the Vrbanja River in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for its local mills, the Trnovac excursion site and its course throu…

Troësnes: a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France Troësnes Troësnes is a rural commune in the former Picardie region, located in the Aisne department of northern France. Overview of geography, administration, history, economy and local fea…