Geography

Bryce Canyon National Park: hoodoos, amphitheaters, and high‑plateau landscapes Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah is famed for its amphitheaters of hoodoos — sculpted rock spires at 8,000–9,000 ft. geology, trails, history, and dark‑sky viewing m…

Bubanza Province (Burundi) Bubanza Province Bubanza is a western province of Burundi with its capital at Bubanza. The region is agricultural, administratively divided into communes, and has experienced post-conflict recovery…

Bucegi Mountains (Munții Bucegi) — Southern Carpathians of Romania Bucegi Mountains A compact guide to the Bucegi Mountains: location, landscape, geology, cultural history, protected areas and why the plateau, Sphinx and Babele attract visitors.

Buch am Irchel Buch am Irchel is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Andelfingen, canton of Zurich. It is a rural community on the Irchel ridge with village settlements, agriculture, an…

Bucharest-Ilfov Development Region Bucharest-Ilfov (development region) Romania’s Bucharest‑Ilfov is a NUTS‑II development region centered on the capital; it coordinates regional planning and EU funds but has no administrative powers.

Bucheggberg District, Canton of Solothurn Bucheggberg District Rural district in the southwest of the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. Noted for rolling hills, beech woods, small municipalities and agricultural heritage within Solothurn’s ten…

Buchrain, Switzerland Buchrain is a municipality in the Lucerne-Land district of the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is a suburban community with mixed agricultural origins, local services, and links…

Buckingham Canal (India): coastal inland waterway, history and present-day role Buckingham Canal Buckingham Canal is a long freshwater navigation channel along India’s Coromandel Coast, linking coastal backwaters from Kakinada to Cuddalore. Its history, route, uses, decline an…

Budaun district Budaun district in Uttar Pradesh, India, is an administrative region centered on Budaun city. It has agricultural economy, long historical layers, local cultural diversity, and is…

Budgam district: overview, geography, society and economy Budgam district Budgam district in central Kashmir is an administrative district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This article summarizes its location, administration, economy,…

Buëch — river of the southeastern French Prealps Buëch The Buëch is a right-bank tributary of the Durance in southeastern France. Known as the Grand Buëch in its upper course, it flows through Prealpine valleys and supports local ecolo…

Buffalo County, South Dakota Buffalo County is a sparsely populated county in South Dakota. Much of its land is within the Crow Creek Indian Reservation; its county seat, Gann Valley, is the smallest in the U.…

Buffalo County, Wisconsin: overview, geography, history, and communities Buffalo County, Wisconsin Buffalo County is a rural county in western Wisconsin, along the Mississippi River. The county seat is Alma. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, communities an…

Bug (river): Western Bug and Southern Bug in Eastern Europe Bug (river) Two distinct rivers named Bug flow in eastern Europe: the Western Bug (Poland, Belarus, Ukraine) and the Southern Bug (entirely in Ukraine). Overview of courses, basins, history, e…

Bukidnon: Landlocked Plateau Province of Northern Mindanao Bukidnon Bukidnon is a landlocked Philippine province on a high plateau in Northern Mindanao, known for cool climate, mountain ranges, agricultural production, and a mix of indigenous and s…

Bukovina: Historical Region on the Northeastern Carpathians Bukovina Bukovina is a historical region divided between Romania and Ukraine, notable for its Carpathian foothills, diverse cultural heritage, Orthodox monasteries and a changing political…

Bülach District (Canton of Zürich) Bülach District Bülach District is a northern district of the Canton of Zürich in Switzerland, home to about 117,000 people. It combines small towns, agricultural land and the transport hub of Zur…

Bulgaria: Republic on the Balkan Peninsula Bulgaria Bulgaria is a country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Black Sea and the Danube. It has a Slavic language, ancient and modern history, diverse landscap…

Bumthang District — central Bhutanese valley region and cultural heartland Bumthang District Bumthang District is a mountainous, culturally important district in central Bhutan. Centered on Jakar, it comprises four gewogs and is noted for Buddhist temples, festivals, and u…

Bundelkhand: geography, history, culture, and development Bundelkhand Bundelkhand is a central Indian region spanning parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, known for its rocky plateau, historical forts, Bundeli language, drought-prone agricultur…

Buner District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Buner District Buner District is a mountainous district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, noted for its Pashto-speaking population, agrarian economy, tribal social structures and historical signif…

Bungo Channel (Bungo Suidō) — strait between Kyūshū and Shikoku Bungo Channel A broad overview of the Bungo Channel, the Japanese strait separating Kyūshū and Shikoku, its geography, marine conditions, navigation importance, history and cultural references.

Bungo Province (former province of Japan) Bungo Province Bungo Province was a historical province on eastern Kyūshū, occupying the area of modern Ōita Prefecture. It played roles in medieval politics, coastal trade, and remains visible i…

Büren District (Canton of Bern) Büren District Administrative and geographic overview of Büren District in the Swiss canton of Bern, its seat Büren an der Aare, area, municipalities, history and local economy.

Burgas Province — Southeastern Bulgaria's Black Sea region Burgas Province Overview of Burgas Province: location on the Black Sea, geography, history, economy, major towns and attractions including Burgas city and the ancient town of Nessebar.

Burgäschisee — a small lake on the Bern–Solothurn border, Switzerland Burgäschisee Burgäschisee is a small Swiss lake near Aeschi, straddling the cantons of Bern and Solothurn. It covers about 21 ha and reaches roughly 36 m depth; valued for scenery, wildlife and…

Burgdorf District (Canton of Bern, Switzerland) Burgdorf District Overview of Burgdorf District in the canton of Bern: geography, history, administration and economy. The district covers 197 km² and comprises 24 municipalities centered on the tow…

Burgenland Burgenland is Austria's easternmost and youngest federal state, known for its multicultural heritage, vineyards around Lake Neusiedl, and a history tied to the breakup of the Austr…

Burgenland Croatian A Chakavian-based Croatian variety spoken by Croat minorities in Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic; maintained as a regional written standard and minority language…

Burgenlandkreis (district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) Burgenlandkreis Burgenlandkreis is an administrative district in southern Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, created during the 2007 territorial reform. It includes historic towns, river valleys, vineyards a…

Burgundy (Bourgogne): Region, History, and Cultural Significance Burgundy Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a historic region of eastern France known for its wines, medieval duchy, and cultural heritage; since 2016 it is part of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with Dijon…

Burhi (Budhi) Gandak River Burhi Gandak River A tributary of the Ganges in Bihar, the Burhi (Budhi) Gandak flows from Chautarwa Chaur through Bihar’s plains, has a length around 320 km, and plays a major role in local drainage…

Burke County, Georgia Burke County is a rural county in east-central Georgia. Established in the Revolutionary era, its county seat is Waynesboro. The 2010 census recorded 23,316 residents; the local ec…

Burke County, North Dakota: Geography, Demographics, and Local Government Burke County, North Dakota Overview of Burke County, North Dakota: geography along the Canadian border, rural landscape and population trends, communities and county government centered in Bowbells, with lin…

Burkina Faso: West African nation formerly called Upper Volta Burkina Faso Landlocked West African country with capital Ouagadougou, a multilingual society, an economy based on agriculture and mining, and a history of French colonial rule and post-indepen…

Burnett County, Wisconsin A sparsely populated, lake-rich county in northern Wisconsin. County seat Siren. Known for outdoor recreation, forests, and small-town communities; population was 15,457 in 2010.

Burnhaupt-le-Haut — commune in Haut-Rhin, France Burnhaupt-le-Haut Burnhaupt-le-Haut is a small commune in eastern France's Haut-Rhin department, with Alsatian roots, rural landscape, local landmarks, and ties to nearby towns and regional administ…

Burundi: overview, people, history, and economy Burundi Concise encyclopedia overview of Burundi: location, geography, people and languages, historical background, economy, and notable facts about this small East African republic.

Bururi Province, Burundi Bururi Province Administrative province in southern Burundi centered on the city of Bururi; noted for its montane forest reserve, hilly landscape, agricultural economy and role in national adminis…

Buryatia — Republic in Eastern Siberia, Russian Federation Buryatia The Republic of Buryatia is a federal subject of Russia in Eastern Siberia, noted for its Mongolic cultural heritage, Lake Baikal shoreline, Ulan-Ude capital, and a mix of industry…

Büsingen am Hochrhein — the German exclave surrounded by Switzerland Büsingen am Hochrhein Büsingen am Hochrhein is a German village and exclave entirely enclosed by Switzerland. This article outlines its geography, history, administration, economy, services and everyday…

Bussunarits-Sarrasquette Bussunarits-Sarrasquette is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, known for its Basque heritage, pastoral landscape and traditional…

Butte County, South Dakota Rural county in northwestern South Dakota, founded in 1883. County seat Belle Fourche; 2010 population 10,110. Region noted for ranching, open prairie and local history tied to set…

Buzău County, Romania: geography, history and attractions Buzău County Buzău County in southeastern Romania (region of Muntenia), with capital Buzău. Varied landscape from Curvature Carpathians to lowlands, known for Buzău River, Siriu Lake and the Be…

Buzen Province Buzen Province was an historical province in northeastern Kyūshū, covering parts of modern Fukuoka and Ōita prefectures. It played a role in Japan's classical and feudal administra…

Buzy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) — commune in southwestern France Buzy, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Buzy is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It is noted for rural landscape, mountain access and regiona…

Caaguazú Department (Paraguay) Caaguazú Department Caaguazú is a central-eastern department of Paraguay with capital Coronel Oviedo. It is an agricultural and forestry region, named from Guaraní for 'large forest' and designated IS…

Caazapá Department, Paraguay Caazapá Department Administrative department in southeastern Paraguay known for its forested landscapes, agriculture, Guarani heritage and the city of Caazapá (capital, ISO PY-06).