China: overview, history, geography, culture, and political status China Comprehensive encyclopedia overview of China covering its civilization, geography, languages, political status (PRC and ROC), economy, culture, and notable facts.
Chios: Greek island in the northeastern Aegean Chios Chios is a large Greek island near the coast of Anatolia, known for its mastic gum, medieval architecture, Nea Moni monastery, and a mixed economy of agriculture, shipping and tour…
Chiriquí Province, Panama — geography, economy and cultural profile Chiriquí Province Chiriquí is a western province of the Republic of Panama with capital David. Known for Volcán Barú, highland coffee, agricultural production, coastal islands and protected natural…
Chitrakoot Division (Uttar Pradesh, India) Chitrakoot division Administrative division in southern Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region, comprising Banda, Chitrakoot and Mahoba districts; noted for its Ramayana associations, rocky terrain and dr…
Chitral District: geography, people, history and notable features Chitral District Mountain district in northern Pakistan known for Tirich Mir, Khowar culture, the Kalash valleys, rugged Hindu Kush terrain, and a history as a former princely state now in Khyber P…
Chittagong District Chittagong District (also known as Chattogram) is a southeastern district of Bangladesh, home to the major port city of Chittagong and an important hub for trade, industry, and reg…
Chittagong Hill Tracts: geography, peoples, history and contemporary issues Chittagong Hill Tracts A comprehensive overview of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in southeastern Bangladesh: landscape, indigenous communities, modern history, the 1997 peace accord and ongoing social, poli…
Cho Oyu — Sixth-highest mountain in the world Cho Oyu Cho Oyu is an 8,188 m Himalayan peak on the Nepal–China border. The sixth-highest mountain, first climbed in 1954, it is noted for a relatively non-technical normal route and frequ…
Chobe District (Botswana) Chobe District Chobe District in northern Botswana is centered on Kasane and famed for Chobe National Park, river ecosystems and transfrontier tourism. Established in 2008, it combines conservati…
Chocó Department, Colombia Chocó Department Chocó is a sparsely populated, biodiverse department on Colombia's Pacific coast. Known for heavy rainfall, Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities, rich rainforests and environm…
Chocolate Hills (Bohol, Philippines) Chocolate Hills Conical limestone mounds in Bohol, Philippines — over a thousand grassy karst hills that turn brown in the dry season. Noted for geology, fossils, caves, tourism and proposals for…
Chocques (Pas-de-Calais) Chocques Chocques is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. It is a small municipal community with agricultural surroundings, local heritage, and regional ties to for…
Cholistan Desert (Rohi): arid region near Bahawalpur, Pakistan Cholistan desert Cholistan, locally Rohi, is a large arid desert in southern Punjab, Pakistan, known for sand dunes, pastoral communities, archaeological sites and the historic Derawar Fort near Ba…
Chomo Lonzo — Himalayan peak in Tibet Chomo Lonzo Chomo Lonzo is a 7,804 m mountain in the Himalayas of Tibet, notable for its three summits, technical climbing terrain and its 1954 first ascent by Jean Couzy and Lionel Terray.
Chopicalqui — 6,345 m peak of the Cordillera Blanca, Peru Chopicalqui Chopicalqui is a 6,345 m mountain in Peru's Cordillera Blanca. A glaciated Andean summit, it is popular with alpine climbers and known for steep ice faces, crevassed glaciers and s…
Chu River (Chǔ) — river of northern Kyrgyzstan and southern Kazakhstan Chu River The Chu River (Chǔ) is a roughly 1,067 km river flowing from the Tian Shan foothills through Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan into the Central Asian steppe; important for irrigation, loca…
Chuadanga District Chuadanga is a district in western Bangladesh, part of Khulna Division, known for its agricultural economy, border crossings, and local history including activity during the 1971 L…
Chūbu region: central Japan’s geography, subregions and cultural landscape Chūbu region Chūbu is the central region of Honshū in Japan, spanning Sea of Japan and Pacific coasts and the Japanese Alps. It comprises nine prefectures with varied climates, industries, tran…
Chugach Mountains (southcentral Alaska) Chugach Mountains A coastal mountain range in southcentral Alaska, the Chugach Mountains form the northernmost part of the Pacific Coast Ranges, known for heavy snowfall, extensive glaciers, and lar…
Chūgoku region (San'in–San'yō) of Japan Chūgoku region A summary of Japan's Chūgoku region: geography, subregions San'in and San'yō, prefectures, history, culture, economy and transport links, with notes on demographics and notable sit…
Chukchi Sea: geography, ecology, and human use Chukchi Sea A concise overview of the Chukchi Sea—its boundaries, physical features, ecology, human history and contemporary significance, including navigation, indigenous use, and environment…
Chukotka Autonomous Okrug: Russia’s Far Eastern Arctic Region Chukotka Autonomous Okrug Overview of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug: geography, climate, people, economy, history and governance of Russia’s easternmost federal subject bordering Alaska.
Chuuk State (formerly Truk) — islands of the Federated States of Micronesia Chuuk State Chuuk is one of four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, centered on a large sheltered lagoon and known for dense island clusters, Chuukese culture, WWII wrecks and marit…
Ciego de Ávila Province Central Cuban province noted for its plains, coastal cays (Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo), La Laguna de Leche, agriculture and growing tourism; created from Camagüey Province in 1975.
Cimarron River (Arkansas River tributary) Cimarron River A tributary of the Arkansas River that crosses the southern Great Plains from northeastern New Mexico through the Oklahoma Panhandle and Kansas; historically important and ecologic…
Cime du Gélas (Monte Gelàs) — high peak of the Maritime Alps Cime du Gélas Cime du Gélas is a 3,143 m mountain on the France–Italy border, the highest summit in Mercantour National Park and Alpes‑Maritimes; notable for its twin summits, alpine habitats an…
Circle of latitude A circle of latitude is an east–west ring on the globe joining points with the same latitude; it structures maps, climate zones and navigation and includes the Equator, tropics and…
Circumnavigation: history, types, routes and significance Circumnavigation Circumnavigation is the act of traveling all the way around something—most commonly the Earth. This article explains maritime and modern circumnavigations, history, methods, challe…
Cize (Ain) — Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Cize, Ain Cize is a small commune in the Ain department of eastern France, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This article summarizes its setting, features, history and transport li…
Clain (river) Clain The Clain is a river in western France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It flows through Poitiers and joins the Vienne as a left tributary, contributing to the Loire basin and supporting loca…
Clark County, Arkansas County in south-central Arkansas, established in 1818. County seat Arkadelphia; population about 23,000 in 2010. Known for rivers, DeGray Lake, higher education institutions, timbe…
Clark County, Illinois — overview, history, and key features Clark County, Illinois County in southeastern Illinois along the Indiana border; county seat Marshall; founded 1819 and named for George Rogers Clark. Summary of geography, history, communities, economy…
Clarke County, Alabama Clarke County is a largely rural county in southwestern Alabama with county seat Grove Hill and a 2010 population of 25,833; notable for forests, rivers, historic sites, and a timb…
Clay County, Arkansas: overview, geography, history and local life Clay County, Arkansas Clay County is a rural county in northeastern Arkansas, named for Henry Clay. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, cultural sites, and notable features for gene…
Clay County, Georgia Clay County is a small, rural county in southwestern Georgia with county seat Fort Gaines, noted for river and lake recreation, an agricultural economy, and 19th-century origins li…
Clay County, Iowa — Overview, History, Geography, and Notable Facts Clay County, Iowa Clay County is a rural county in northwestern Iowa with county seat Spencer; known for agriculture, lakes, outdoor recreation, and community events rooted in a 19th-century settlem…
Clay County, South Dakota County in southeastern South Dakota with county seat Vermillion. Rural population, regional university, agriculture and river recreation shape its economy, history, and local cultu…
Clay County, West Virginia: overview, geography, history and attractions Clay County, West Virginia Rural county in central West Virginia, named for Henry Clay. Forested hills, Elk River valley, small towns and outdoor recreation; history tied to timber and coal with a contempora…
Clear Creek County, Colorado Mountain county in central Colorado known for its mining history, Clear Creek river, Georgetown county seat, scenic I-70 corridor, outdoor recreation, and small historic towns in a…
Clearwater County, Idaho Rural county in north-central Idaho named for the Clearwater River; established 1911. Noted for forested mountains, the Dworshak Dam and reservoir, outdoor recreation, and small ti…
Climbing route A climbing route is the path a climber follows on rock, ice, or mixed terrain. Articles describe its features, grading, history, notable examples and how routes are recorded and us…
Clinch County, Georgia Clinch County is a rural county in southern Georgia, established in 1850 and named for Duncan L. Clinch. Homerville is the county seat; the area has a small population and an econo…
Clinton County, Kentucky — overview, history, and local features Clinton County, Kentucky A concise county profile of Clinton County, Kentucky: formation in 1835, county seat Albany, population snapshot, geography, economy, history and useful reference links.
Clinton Lake (Kansas) Clinton Lake is a man-made reservoir on the southwest side of Lawrence, Kansas. Created by Clinton Dam and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it supports flood control, w…
Cloppenburg (district) Cloppenburg is a rural district in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for agriculture, a distinctive cultural identity within the Oldenburger Münsterland, and the open-air Museumsdorf Cl…
Cloud County, Kansas Cloud County (county code CD) is a rural county in north-central Kansas with Concordia as its county seat and largest city. It has agricultural economy, local institutions, and a 1…
Cluj County: geography, history, and cultural significance Cluj County Cluj County in northwestern Romania (Transylvania) surrounds the city of Cluj‑Napoca. Known for universities, industry, historic sites and natural landscapes, it is an economic and…
Coachella Valley: geography, climate, cities, agriculture and tourism Coachella Valley Desert valley in Southern California known for resort communities, date agriculture, the Coachella festival, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
