Geography

Viaur (river in southern France) Viaur The Viaur is a tributary river in southern France, flowing through the departments of Aveyron, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne and joining the Aveyron river. It is known for its valley, l…

Vichada Department (Colombia): geography, people, economy and nature Vichada Department Vichada is a vast, sparsely populated department in eastern Colombia. Its capital is Puerto Carreño. The region is part of the Orinoco Llanos, noted for rivers, savannas, indigenou…

Vicovu de Sus — town in northern Suceava County, Romania Vicovu de Sus Vicovu de Sus is a town in northern Suceava County, Romania, in the historic region of Bukovina near the Ukrainian border. It has a rural economy, local services and a multicultura…

Victor, South Dakota Victor is an unincorporated rural community in Roberts County in northeastern South Dakota, typical of small agricultural settlements governed at the county level.

Victoria County, Texas: overview, history, geography and economy Victoria County, Texas Victoria County is a county in southeastern Texas with the city of Victoria as its county seat. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, government and notable feat…

Victoria Falls: overview, geology, history, and visiting information Victoria Falls Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) is a major waterfall on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, famed for its height, breadth, spray and cultural significance. A UNESCO World…

Victoria River (Northern Territory) Victoria River is the longest river in the Northern Territory of Australia, flowing northwest to the Timor Sea. It is notable for its gorges, floodplains, pastoral history, Indigen…

Vidin Province, Bulgaria Vidin Province Vidin Province in northwestern Bulgaria, centered on the city of Vidin along the Danube; known for medieval fortresses, prehistoric cave art at Magura and cross‑border river transp…

Vienne (river) The Vienne is a major river in west-central France, rising in the Massif Central and joining the Loire. It shaped regional industry, hydroelectric development, and gives its name t…

Viersen (district) Kreis Viersen is a district in the Lower Rhine region of western North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It includes a mix of towns and rural communities, with close cross-border ties to…

Vierzy — commune in Aisne, northern France Vierzy Vierzy is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France. Historically part of Picardie, it exemplifies rural communities of the region with local agriculture, a parish…

Vietnam: geography, history, and modern development Vietnam Overview of Vietnam: location, people, historical milestones from colonial era to reunification, economic reforms, culture, government, and its role in contemporary international r…

Vieux-Thann: commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Vieux-Thann Vieux-Thann is a French commune in the Haut-Rhin department, located near Thann at the foot of the Vosges. Overview, geography, history, administration, and local features are summ…

Vignemale (Pique-Longue): highest French summit of the Pyrenees Vignemale Vignemale (Pique-Longue) is the highest peak wholly in France in the Pyrenees, notable for its glacier, rugged massif on the France–Spain border, and protected natural areas on bot…

Viljandi County, Estonia: geography, history and culture Viljandi County Viljandi County in southern Estonia centers on the town of Viljandi. Known for Soomaa National Park, medieval castle ruins, folk music and mixed rural landscapes, it blends nature…

Villa Clara Province (Cuba) Villa Clara Province Central Cuban province centered on Santa Clara, known for its coastal cays, sugar-growing plains, lakes and the historic role of Santa Clara in Cuban history.

Villach-Land — district in Carinthia, Austria Villach-Land Villach-Land is a district in the southern Austrian state of Carinthia. Its administrative seat is the city of Villach, which is administratively separate from the district.

Villerouge-Termenès — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Villerouge-Termenès Villerouge-Termenès is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. It is known for its medieval remains, winegrowing landscape and traditional villa…

Villers-en-Prayères Villers-en-Prayères was a small rural commune in the Aisne department, Hauts-de-France, merged into the new commune Les Septvallons on 1 January 2016.

Vindhyas (Vindhya Range) — mountain system of central India Vindhyas The Vindhyas are an extensive, mostly low mountain and hill complex in central India that forms a cultural and geological divide between northern plains and the Deccan plateau.

Vinnytsia Oblast Vinnytsia Oblast is a region in west-central Ukraine with administrative centre Vinnytsia. It combines agricultural lowlands, industrial towns, historic sites and a population of a…

Vinson Massif — Highest Mountain in Antarctica Vinson Massif Vinson Massif is Antarctica's tallest massif, rising to 4,892 m in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. Remote, glaciated and part of the Seven Summits, it is a major obj…

Vinton County, Ohio A small, rural county in southeastern Ohio’s Appalachian region. Known for low population, forested hills, outdoor recreation, and the county seat McArthur.

Vipava (river) Vipava is a river in western Slovenia and northeastern Italy, flowing through the fertile Vipava Valley. It is known for strong winds, viticulture in its basin, and the Roman-era B…

Virgin Islands — geography, political divisions, history and economy Virgin Islands Overview of the Virgin Islands: geography, political and administrative divisions, major islands, history, economy, tourism, conservation, and cultural features.

Virgin Komi Forests Extensive tract of old‑growth boreal forest in Russia's Komi Republic; Europe's largest intact taiga, a UNESCO World Heritage site (1995), important for biodiversity, carbon storag…

Virginia Peninsula — geography, history, and significance Virginia Peninsula A broad overview of the Virginia Peninsula in southeast Virginia: its geography, principal communities, key historical events, economy, and how it differs from nearby peninsulas.

Virovitica-Podravina County County in northeastern Croatia encompassing parts of Slavonia and Podravina, with seat in Virovitica. Rural landscape, agriculture, local industry, and cultural heritage define the…

Visayas (Visayan Islands) Visayas Central island group of the Philippines, home to several Austronesian languages, distinct cultures and festivals, major islands like Cebu and Leyte, and diverse marine and terrestr…

Visp District (Valais, Switzerland) — Geography, Administration and Transport Visp District Explore Visp District in Valais, Switzerland: geography from Rhône valley to alpine slopes, administrative role, municipalities, mixed economy, and road and rail transport links fo…

Vispa (river in Valais, Switzerland) Vispa The Vispa is a short Alpine river in the canton of Valais, formed by the Matter and Saaser tributaries and joining the Rhône near Visp; notable for its glacial sources and valley c…

Viştea Mare — Peak in the Făgăraș Mountains Vistea Mare Viştea Mare is a 2,527 m peak in Romania's Făgăraș Mountains, the country's third-highest summit, known for alpine terrain, popular hiking routes, and panoramic Carpathian views.

Vistula (Wisła) — Poland’s longest river Vistula The Vistula (Polish: Wisła) is the principal river of Poland, flowing north from the Carpathian foothills to the Baltic Sea. It shaped Polish history, cities, transport and landsca…

Vitebsk Region (Vitsebsk Voblast) Vitebsk Region Vitebsk Region is a northeastern province of Belarus centered on the city of Vitebsk. It features lakes and forests, historical towns such as Polotsk, industrial centres like Navap…

Vjosa River: a wild transboundary river of Greece and Albania Vjosa River The Vjosa (Aoös) rises in Greece's Pindus range and flows west to the Adriatic through Albania. Noted for its largely free‑flowing course, braided channels, and recent conservation…

Vlašić (mountain) — central Bosnia's Dinaric peak and pastoral region Vlašić (mountain) Vlašić is a Dinaric Alps mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for its 1,943 m Paljenik peak, high pastures, traditional cheese, Tornjak shepherd dogs and year‑round ou…

Vlorë County, Albania: geography, history and cultural overview Vlorë County Vlorë County is a coastal region in southwestern Albania known for its long shoreline on the Strait of Otranto, historic port city Vlorë, tourist towns such as Sarandë, and a multi…

Vlorë District (Albania) Vlorë District Former administrative district in southwestern Albania centered on the port city of Vlorë; coastal, historic and tourism-focused region with roughly 151,000 residents and varied ge…

Vogelgrun — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Vogelgrun Vogelgrun is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, eastern France, located on the Rhine plain near the Grand Canal d'Alsace and close to Vauban fortifications.

Vogelsberg Mountains A low mountain complex in central Germany formed by an ancient shield volcano; notable for extensive basalt layers, upland moors and forests, and recreational and conservation valu…

Vogelsbergkreis — district in central Hesse, Germany Vogelsbergkreis Vogelsbergkreis is a rural district in central Hesse, Germany, named for the ancient Vogelsberg volcanic range; it combines forested low mountains, small towns and agricultural lan…

Vogtlandkreis: rural district of Saxony on Germany’s southwestern border Vogtlandkreis Rural District Vogtlandkreis is a rural district in southwestern Saxony, Germany, centered on Plauen. It spans hilly countryside, historic towns, cross‑border links to Czechia, and industry in mu…

Voharies: a commune in the Aisne department of northern France Voharies Voharies is a small French commune in the former Picardie region, located in Aisne in northern France. The article covers its administration, geography, local life, and historical…

Voitsberg District, Styria — overview, geography, history and notable sites Voitsberg District Bezirk Voitsberg is an administrative district in the western part of Styria, Austria. This article summarizes its geography, municipalities, history, economy, transport and cultur…

Voivodeship: historical and modern territorial unit in Central and Eastern Europe Voivodeship Voivodeship — a territorial unit historically governed by a voivode, now used for provinces in countries such as Poland and for the Serbian region of Vojvodina; overview of origin,…

Voivodeships of Poland (województwa) Voivodeships of Poland The 16 voivodeships (województwa) are Poland's top-level administrative regions combining elected regional bodies with centrally appointed voivodes; boundaries date from the 1999 r…

Volcanic crater — formation, types, and significance Volcanic crater A volcanic crater is a bowl-shaped depression formed by volcanic activity. This article explains how craters form, their varieties, differences from calderas, hazards, uses, and ho…

Volga The Volga is Europe's longest river, flowing some 3,530 km across western Russia from the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea. It is central to Russian geography, transport, history, e…