Geography

Canada: geography, history, government, and society Canada Comprehensive overview of Canada covering its geography, people, history, political system, economy, provinces and territories, major cities, and international role.

Canada–United States border (International Boundary) Canada–United States border The Canada–United States border is the world’s longest international land boundary between two countries, crossing varied terrain from the Atlantic to the Arctic and including the…

Canadian Arctic Archipelago Large Arctic group of islands north of mainland Canada, spanning Nunavut and Northwest Territories; notable for remote polar landscapes, Inuit presence, the Northwest Passage and u…

Canadian Prairies: geography, ecology, history and importance Canadian Prairies Region of western Canada dominated by grasslands and mixed landscapes across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba; covers physical geography, ecology, human history, agriculture and…

Canadian River (tributary of the Arkansas River) Canadian River The Canadian River is the longest tributary of the Arkansas River, running east-southeast through parts of Colorado, New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma; known for canyons…

Cañar Province, Ecuador: geography, history, and key features Cañar Province Cañar is an Andean province of Ecuador with Azogues as its capital. Known for its indigenous Cañari heritage and the Inca site of Ingapirca, it combines highland landscapes, agricu…

Canigou (Canigó): landmark mountain of the eastern Pyrenees Canigou Canigou (Catalan: Canigó) is a prominent 2,784 m peak in the eastern Pyrenees, in France’s Pyrénées-Orientales. A cultural symbol of Catalonia, it is popular for hiking, nature and…

Canindeyú Department (Paraguay) Canindeyú Department Canindeyú is a northeastern department of Paraguay with a border to Brazil. Its capital is Salto del Guairá. The region is known for agriculture, subtropical forests, and its name…

Cantabria: an overview of the Green Spain region Cantabria Cantabria is an autonomous community on Spain's northern coast, known for its Atlantic climate, green landscapes, prehistoric caves and the port city of Santander.

Cantal (French department) Cantal Cantal, in the Massif Central of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is a rural French department known for its volcanic mountains, pastoral agriculture, Aurillac town and the cheese that bears…

Canton: administrative division, heraldic charge, and ginger liqueur Canton Canton — a term for certain administrative regions in several countries, a small square on a flag (heraldry), and a ginger-flavored liqueur from Guangdong. Overview, examples, hist…

Canton of Capellen Capellen is a canton in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Located west of Luxembourg City, it combines suburban towns and rural areas and serves as a local administrative and transpor…

Canton of Clervaux Northern Luxembourg canton centered on the town of Clervaux (Klierf). A rural, hilly district in the Oesling with forests, border crossings, historic sites and outdoor recreation.

Canton of Diekirch Diekirch is a northern Luxembourg canton centered on the town of Diekirch. It combines upland countryside, river valleys and small towns and serves as a regional administrative and…

Canton of Echternach, eastern Luxembourg Canton of Echternach Canton in eastern Luxembourg centered on the town of Echternach; known for its Abbey, the Mullerthal landscape, the Sûre valley and the annual Echternach dancing procession.

Canton of Esch-sur-Alzette A southwestern canton of Luxembourg centered on the city of Esch-sur-Alzette, known for its industrial heritage, urban centres, cross-border links and recent regeneration at Belval…

Canton of Fribourg A bilingual canton of western Switzerland centered on the city of Fribourg; known for its mixed rural and urban landscape, cultural heritage, Gruyère cheese and a bilingual univers…

Canton of Glarus Small German-speaking canton in eastern Switzerland centred on the Linth valley; known for alpine landscapes, industrial history, direct-democratic traditions and the Glarus thrust…

Canton of Grevenmacher Administrative canton in eastern Luxembourg along the Moselle River, known for vineyards, cross‑border links with Germany, and the town of Grevenmacher as its capital.

Canton of Jura (Switzerland) Canton of Jura The Canton of Jura is Switzerland's youngest canton, formed in 1979 from French-speaking districts of Bern. Located in the northwestern Jura Mountains, its capital is Delémont and…

Canton of La Garde — Var, France Canton of La Garde Administrative canton near Toulon in the Var department, comprising the communes of La Garde and Le Pradet. Coastal territory with residential, touristic and commuter links to the…

Canton of Lucerne Central Swiss canton centered on the city of Lucerne; German-speaking, with alpine foothills, Lake Lucerne, a tourism economy, and a history within the Old Swiss Confederacy.

Canton of Luxembourg Administrative canton of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg that includes the national capital, major transport links and economic institutions; one of two cantons without an internatio…

Canton of Mersch Central canton of Luxembourg with its administrative centre at Mersch. Inland territory surrounded by other cantons, with mixed rural landscape, local heritage sites, and transport…

Canton of Redange — western Luxembourg canton overview Canton of Redange Administrative canton in western Luxembourg centered on Redange-sur-Attert; rural, hilly, with the Attert valley, small towns and communes, local agriculture and cross-border ties…

Canton of Remich Remich is a small canton in southeastern Luxembourg along the Moselle River, centered on the town of Remich. It is known for vineyards, cross-border ties with Germany and the villa…

Canton of Schaffhausen Swiss canton in the far north, known for the Rhine Falls, the historic city of Schaffhausen, close ties with Germany, and a compact landscape of river valleys, vineyards and indust…

Canton of Schwyz Central Swiss canton and one of the three founding cantons; capital Schwyz; German-speaking, mountainous landscape with historical sites, agriculture, and tourism.

Canton of Solothurn Swiss canton in the northwest, German-speaking and centred on the baroque city of Solothurn. Known for its historic towns, industry, and location along the River Aare.

Canton of Vianden Administrative canton in northern Luxembourg centered on the town of Vianden; known for its hilly Oesling landscape, medieval castle, outdoor recreation and cross-border location.

Canton of Wiltz Canton in northwestern Luxembourg centered on the town of Wiltz; known for hilly, forested landscapes, the Sûre valley, rural communes, and local cultural heritage.

Canton of Zug (Switzerland) Canton of Zug Small central Swiss canton centered on the city of Zug, known for low taxes, a strong services economy, Lake Zug shoreline, a medieval old town, the Zuger Kirschtorte and direct mu…

Canton of Zürich Northeastern Swiss canton centered on the city of Zürich: geography, language, history, economy, institutions and cultural highlights of Switzerland's most populous canton.

Cantons of the Ain department Overview of the 43 cantons of the Ain department in eastern France: their purpose, organization by arrondissement, recent reforms, and role in local government and elections.

Cantons of the Aisne department (France) Cantons of the Aisne department Overview of the cantonal subdivisions of the Aisne department: purpose, organization, historical changes (including the 2015 reorganisation), and their relation to arrondissements…

Cantons of the Allier department Overview of the cantonal subdivisions of Allier (France), their role, recent reorganisation, and examples of notable cantons and functions.

Cantons of the Ardèche department Overview of the 17 cantons of Ardèche, their role after the 2015 reorganisation, administrative and electoral functions, relation to arrondissements and communes, and practical imp…

Cape Agulhas: Southernmost Point of the African Continent Cape Agulhas Cape Agulhas, at South Africa's southern tip, marks Africa's southernmost point. Noted for its 19th‑century lighthouse, powerful Agulhas Current, maritime hazards, and the symbolic…

Cape Columbia: Canada's northernmost point of land on Ellesmere Island Cape Columbia Cape Columbia is the northernmost point of land in Canada on Ellesmere Island, marking a coastal limit of the Lincoln Sea and serving as a historic launch site for polar exploratio…

Cape Fear (headland) Cape Fear is a prominent headland on the coast of North Carolina. It frames the mouth of the Cape Fear River, influences shipping and coastal ecosystems, and is known for shoals, h…

Cape Floristic Region (Cape flower region) Cape flower region A biodiversity hotspot at South Africa's southwestern tip, the Cape Floristic Region is a tiny but species-rich floral kingdom dominated by fynbos vegetation, notable for its high…

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri County in southeastern Missouri along the Mississippi River. Founded 1812, county seat Jackson; includes the city of Cape Girardeau and a mix of river commerce, agriculture, and re…

Cape Horn Cape Horn is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in Chile, known for violent seas, a key role in age-of-sail global trade, and a modern yachting milestone…

Cape of Good Hope: geography, history, and significance Cape of Good Hope A rocky headland on the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, historically important for sea routes to Asia and notable for its ecology, navigation role, and cultural history.

Cape Penck (Antarctica) Cape Penck Ice-covered headland on East Antarctica's coast marking the boundary between Leopold and Astrid Coast and Kaiser Wilhelm II Coast; named for German geographer Albrecht Penck.

Cape Tribulation — headland and rainforest township in Queensland Cape Tribulation Cape Tribulation is a headland and small town within the Daintree Rainforest in northern Queensland, Australia. It is notable for high rainfall, UNESCO World Heritage rainforest an…

Cape Verde (Cabo Verde): island nation off West Africa Cape Verde Island country in the central Atlantic Ocean, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde; volcanic archipelago with Portuguese heritage, Creole culture, and an economy focused on servic…

Cape York — northernmost tip of mainland Australia Cape York Cape York is the northernmost point of mainland Australia on the Cape York Peninsula. It faces the Torres Strait toward New Guinea and is remote, ecologically rich and culturally s…