Geography

Breithorn — Pennine Alps mountain on the Swiss–Italian border Breithorn Breithorn is a glaciated massif in the Pennine Alps on the Switzerland–Italy border, known for its accessible 4,000‑metre summits and popular glacier routes from the Klein Matterho…

Bremen (state) — Free Hanseatic City of Bremen: overview, history, and facts Bremen (state) Bremen is Germany's smallest federal state, a city-state made of the cities Bremen and Bremerhaven. This article covers its geography, history as a Hanseatic city, economy, governm…

Brenne (river, Côte-d'Or) Brenne (river) A small river in eastern France that feeds the Armançon and runs through the Côte-d'Or in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté; distinct from the Brenne natural park in central France.

Brenno — river of the Blenio Valley, Ticino, Switzerland Brenno (river) The Brenno is a 36 km river in Ticino, Switzerland, flowing south through the Blenio Valley from alpine sources and the Lago di Luzzone reservoir to join the Ticino at Biasca.

Brenta — river of northeastern Italy Brenta (river) The Brenta is a roughly 174 km river in northeastern Italy. It rises near the Caldonazzo and Levico lakes, crosses Trentino and Veneto, passes Bassano del Grappa and reaches the Ad…

Brest Region (Brest Voblast) — province of Belarus Brest Region Brest Region is a southwestern province of Belarus centered on the city of Brest. It is known for border crossings, river plains, Belovezhskaya Pushcha forest and a mixture of agri…

Bretten (Haut-Rhin) — Commune in Alsace, France Bretten, Haut-Rhin Bretten is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France. This article summarizes its location, character, history, economy, and points of local interest, and…

Bretterspitze Bretterspitze, a 2,608 m peak in Tyrol, Austria, is part of the Hornbach chain in the Allgäu Alps. Noted for its dolomite summit and exposed ridges, it is visited by experienced hi…

Brig District (Valais, Switzerland) Brig District Administrative district in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, centered on Brig; notable for alpine passes, historic Stockalper Palace, transport links and tourism in the Upper Rhôn…

Brigach — Black Forest River and Headstream of the Danube Brigach The Brigach is a Black Forest river in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It joins the Breg at Donaueschingen to form the Danube and is important for local landscape, ecology and recreati…

Briscous Briscous is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, located in the French Basque Country near Bayonne, with a rural character, Basque heritage, and…

Bristol Channel Major inlet between South Wales and south‑west England, running from the River Severn estuary to the Atlantic; notable for wide waters, strong tides, wildlife and long-standing tid…

British — identity, geography, and usage British “British” denotes things or people connected with the United Kingdom and nearby islands; it covers geography, citizenship, symbols and distinctions among England, Scotland, Wales a…

British Antarctic Territory A British overseas territory in Antarctica encompassing a wedge from the South Pole to 60°S; administered for scientific research, it overlaps Argentine and Chilean claims and is g…

British Columbia British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province — a region of rugged coastlines, mountains, diverse ecosystems, and a multicultural economy centered on ports, forests, technology…

British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago) British Indian Ocean Territory A UK overseas territory in the central Indian Ocean covering the Chagos Archipelago, notable for Diego Garcia, a major military base, the displacement of the Chagossian people, and…

British Isles: geography, history, peoples and political distinctions British Isles An overview of the British Isles: their geography, major islands, human history, political divisions and why the name is sometimes contested.

British Overseas Territories: status, governance and contemporary role British Overseas Territories Overview of the fourteen British Overseas Territories: definition, constitutional status, governance, history, examples, and modern political, economic and environmental roles.

British Virgin Islands A British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean occupying the eastern Virgin Islands, known for yachting, tourism, offshore finance, and the main islands Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gor…

Brittany (Bretagne): a concise guide to the region of northwestern France Brittany Overview of Brittany (Bretagne/Breizh): geography, languages, history, economy and key cultural sites including departments, Rennes and the Carnac stones.

Britton Hill — Florida's highest natural point Britton Hill Britton Hill is Florida's highest natural point at 345 ft (105 m), located near Lakewood in Walton County. A modest landmark and curiosity, it is the lowest state high point in the…

Broad Peak — Karakoram eight-thousander Broad Peak Broad Peak is the world's 12th highest mountain (8,047 m), on the Pakistan–China border in the Karakoram. Known for a long summit ridge, it is a prominent and frequently climbed me…

Broadwater County, Montana: overview, geography, history and local life Broadwater County, Montana Broadwater County is a small, rural county in the U.S. state of Montana. Its county seat is Townsend. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, recreation, and gover…

Brocourt — commune in the Somme department, Hauts-de-France Brocourt Brocourt is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, northern France, with medieval origins, agricultural character, local governance and modest heritage f…

Brod-Posavina County County in eastern Croatia centered on Slavonski Brod, on the left bank of the Sava River; known for agriculture, industry and its location in the Slavonia region.

Broghol Pass: high mountain gateway between the Pamirs and Chitral Broghol Pass Broghol Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass (≈3,798 m) crossing the Pamir range and linking Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor with Chitral in Pakistan; historically used by herders a…

Brookfield, Illinois: Suburban Village and Home of Brookfield Zoo Brookfield, Illinois Brookfield is a residential village in Cook County, Illinois, known for the Brookfield Zoo. A Chicago suburb with rail connections, parks, and a history as a planned rail-era commu…

Brookings County, South Dakota County in eastern South Dakota centered on the city of Brookings; agricultural and university influences shape its economy, history, and communities.

Brookland, Arkansas Brookland is a small city in northeastern Arkansas near Jonesboro. It is primarily residential, part of the Jonesboro area, and known for local schools, community life, and proximi…

Brooks County, Georgia: overview, geography, and community Brooks County, Georgia Brooks County is a rural county in southern Georgia with Quitman as its county seat. It had a population of 16,243 at the 2010 census and is known for agriculture, small towns, and…

Brooks Range (northern Alaska and adjacent Canada) Brooks Range A remote Arctic mountain chain stretching roughly 700 miles across northern Alaska into Canada, the Brooks Range shapes regional climate, waterways and ecosystems and hosts protect…

Brooksville, Florida — county seat and historic city in Hernando County Brooksville, Florida Brooksville is a small city in Hernando County, Florida, serving as the county seat. Known for a historic downtown, nearby springs and forests, it combines local government, small…

Brossainc: a commune of Ardèche in southern France Brossainc Overview of Brossainc, a small commune in the Ardèche département of southern France: geography, administration, history, economy, and local features with practical context.

Brosses — commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Brosses Brosses is a small French commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This article covers its location, administrative role, landscape, and typical features of rura…

Broward County, Florida A coastal county in southeastern Florida, Broward County is part of the Miami metropolitan area, home to Fort Lauderdale and major ports, beaches, and a diverse population and econ…

Brown County, Illinois Rural county in west-central Illinois; population 6,937 at the 2010 census. County seat Mount Sterling and public recreation at Siloam Springs State Park; economy centered on agric…

Brown County, Kansas County in the northeast corner of Kansas; rural, agricultural, and home to several Native American reservations. County seat: Hiawatha. Population about 9,984 (2010 census).

Brown County, Nebraska Brown County is a sparsely populated county in north-central Nebraska, founded in 1883. The county seat is Ainsworth and the area is characterized by ranching, open prairie, and sm…

Brown County, South Dakota County in northeastern South Dakota with county seat Aberdeen; named for Alfred Brown. Rural-urban mix anchored by agriculture, local services, and small-city industry and institut…

Brown County, Wisconsin — Overview, History, and Geography Brown County, Wisconsin County in northeastern Wisconsin centered on Green Bay; covers shoreline on Green Bay (Lake Michigan), has manufacturing, agriculture, Port of Green Bay, and sites such as Lambeau…

Broye District (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland) Broye District Administrative district in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, centered on Estavayer-le-Lac; named for the Broye River and characterized by a fertile plain between lakes and bilin…

Bruce Peninsula: geography, ecology, and human use Bruce Peninsula Bruce Peninsula in Southern Ontario, Canada, is a limestone escarpment between Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, known for its parks, clear water, karst features, and towns such as Tobe…

Bruche (river, Alsace) Bruche (river) The Bruche is a river in Alsace, northeastern France. It rises in the Vosges, runs through the Bruche Valley and joins the Ill; historically linked to the Canal de la Bruche and pa…

Bruck an der Leitha District, Lower Austria Bruck an der Leitha District Administrative district in eastern Lower Austria around the Leitha River. Seat: Bruck an der Leitha. Area ~703 km², population ~102,010 (2019). Mix of towns, agriculture, and commu…

Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District District in the Austrian state of Styria created in 2013 by merging the former Bruck an der Mur and Mürzzuschlag districts; a mixed alpine and industrial region with rail and road…

Brugg District (Canton of Aargau, Switzerland) Brugg District Brugg District is an administrative district in the Swiss canton of Aargau, centred on the town of Brugg. It spans the south bank of the Aare and reaches into the Aargauer Jura foo…

Brule County, South Dakota: Overview, History, and Notable Features Brule County, South Dakota Brule County is a rural county in South Dakota with Chamberlain as its seat, created in 1875. It is defined by the Missouri River, agricultural economy, Native American heritage, a…

Brussels-Capital Region The Brussels-Capital Region is Belgium's bilingual, densely populated region containing the city of Brussels and 19 municipalities; it hosts key EU institutions and is a national p…