Dependent territory A dependent territory is a territorially distinct area that is not fully sovereign and remains politically linked to another state. This article explains characteristics, types, hi…
Dera Ghazi Khan District Administrative district in southwest Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the city of Dera Ghazi Khan; noted for the Sulaiman Range, the Indus plain, agricultural economy and Saraiki–Balo…
Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dera Ismail Khan District A southern district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan, centered on the city of Dera Ismail Khan; notable for its Saraiki-speaking communities, agriculture and location bes…
Dera Ismail Khan Tehsil Administrative tehsil centered on the city of Dera Ismail Khan, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; an agricultural, trade and regional administrative hub with distinct geography and…
Derbyshire: landscape, history and cultural highlights of an English county Derbyshire Derbyshire is an East Midlands county of England noted for the Peak District, Pennine uplands, industrial heritage, stately houses and a diverse rural landscape popular with visito…
Dercy — a small commune in Aisne, northern France Dercy Dercy is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in the Picardie region. Overview, geography, history, administration and local character are sum…
Dernacueillette — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Dernacueillette Dernacueillette is a tiny commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. Population 41 (2017). Rural character, local administration, natural surroundings and modest…
Derwent River (Tasmania) Derwent River Major river on the island of Tasmania, Australia. Flows from the central highlands to the estuary at Hobart; shaped local history, economy, hydroelectric development, navigation an…
Derwent Water (Derwentwater) Derwent Water Derwent Water is a principal lake in England's Lake District near Keswick, noted for wooded fells, islands, recreational boating, and important conservation for rare fish such as t…
Des Plaines River — watercourse of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin Des Plaines River A 133-mile river running from southern Wisconsin through northern Illinois, joining the Kankakee to form the Illinois River; important for ecology, navigation, flood control and re…
Desert: definition, types, distribution, ecology and human impacts Desert A desert is a very dry region with low precipitation and a moisture deficit. This article explains definitions, major types, global distribution, ecology, formation processes, and…
Désertines (Allier) — commune in central France Désertines, Allier Désertines is a commune in the Allier department of central France, adjacent to Montluçon. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, culture and poin…
DeSoto County, Florida — overview, history, geography, and local life DeSoto County, Florida DeSoto County, created in 1887 with county seat Arcadia, is a largely rural county in Florida known for agriculture, the Peace River, historic downtown Arcadia and outdoor recreati…
DeSoto County, Mississippi DeSoto County is in northwest Mississippi, bordering Tennessee and adjacent to Memphis. The county seat is Hernando; since 2010 it has experienced substantial suburban growth and s…
Detroit River — international waterway linking Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie Detroit River Short but busy channel connecting Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie, forming part of the Canada–US border and supporting major shipping, urban centers, recreation and binational conserva…
Deuel County, South Dakota: Overview, History, and Local Character Deuel County, South Dakota Deuel County is a small, largely agricultural county in eastern South Dakota. Created in 1862, it centers on the county seat of Clear Lake and is known for prairie, small lakes, an…
Deutschlandsberg District (Bezirk Deutschlandsberg), Styria, Austria Deutschlandsberg District Administrative district in southwestern Styria, Austria, centered on the town of Deutschlandsberg. Known for rolling vineyards, rural communities, and a 2015 municipal reform that…
Deux-Sèvres: geography, history and cultural highlights Deux-Sèvres Deux-Sèvres is a department in western France named for two rivers. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, cultural sites, and notable features.
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Development regions of Nepal Overview of Nepal’s five former development regions: purpose, composition, history and their replacement by provinces under the 2015 constitution.
Development regions of the Dominican Republic A concise overview of the Dominican Republic’s ten planning regions, their three macro-regional groupings, history, and role in national development and statistics.
Devipatan division (Uttar Pradesh, India) Devipatan division Administrative division in northeastern Uttar Pradesh, India. Encompasses several districts including Gonda, Bahraich, Balrampur and Shravasti; noted for agriculture, Awadh culture…
Devoll District (Albania) Devoll District Former administrative district in southeastern Albania, named for the Devoll River. Centered on Bilisht, noted for agriculture, river valley geography and hydropower development wi…
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Dhankuta District, Nepal — Eastern hill district and administrative center Dhankuta District Dhankuta District is a hilly district in eastern Nepal with its headquarters at Dhankuta town. It features terraced agriculture, diverse communities, hill viewpoints, local trade a…
Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu Dharmapuri district Dharmapuri district, formed in 1965 in northwestern Tamil Nadu, India, has its headquarters at Dharmapuri town (Thakadoor). The district features hills, river valleys, agriculture,…
Dhaulagiri: Himalayan massif and its principal peak Dhaulagiri Dhaulagiri is a Himalayan mountain massif in Nepal, about 120 km long. Its highest summit, Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m), is the world’s seventh-highest peak and a major objective for mou…
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Dhi Qar Governorate (Iraq) Dhi Qar Governorate Dhi Qar is a southern Iraqi governorate centered on Nasiriyah, known for ancient Sumerian sites such as Ur, the Mesopotamian marshes, agricultural plains and a predominantly Shia A…
Diamir District Diamir District is an administrative district in Pakistan's northern mountainous region. Its capital is Chilas; the district is the southern gateway to the northern territories via…
Diana's Peak — highest point of Saint Helena Diana's Peak Diana's Peak is the island of Saint Helena's highest summit (823 m). A volcanic ridge-top and national park, it conserves cloud forest vegetation and serves as a focal point for ec…
Dibër County (Albania) Dibër County Dibër County is a mountainous region in northeastern Albania centered on Peshkopi. It includes Bulqizë, Dibër and Mat districts and is noted for mining, mountain landscapes and bor…
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Dickens County, Texas Dickens County is a sparsely populated rural county in the U.S. state of Texas. Its county seat is the town of Dickens and the area is largely agricultural with wide-open landscape…
Diego Ramírez Islands — remote Chilean archipelago in the Drake Passage Diego Ramírez Islands Small, windswept islands southwest of Cape Horn belonging to Chile, important for seabirds and meteorology; historically the southernmost known land until the 18th century.
Dielsdorf District (Canton of Zürich, Switzerland) Dielsdorf District Administrative district in the northwestern part of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland; mixes small towns, agricultural land and commuter communities linked to the Zurich metropolit…
Diepholz (district) Diepholz is a rural district in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its peatlands, lakes such as the Dümmer, agricultural economy and connections to Bremen and Hanover.
Dietikon District, Canton of Zürich Dietikon District Administrative district in the Swiss canton of Zürich, centered on the town of Dietikon. A suburban and industrial area in the Limmat Valley with strong transport links to Zürich c…
Dikhil Region — southern Djibouti province known for desert plains and pastoral life Dikhil Region Dikhil Region is a southwestern administrative region of Djibouti with a desert landscape, pastoral economy, and the regional capital Dikhil. It is one of the country's six regions…
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Dillon County, South Carolina County in northeastern South Carolina. Established in the early 20th century, seat at Dillon; economy centers on agriculture, manufacturing, and regional services. Population ~32,0…
Dinajpur District (Bangladesh) Dinajpur District Dinajpur District in northern Bangladesh is an agricultural and cultural region centered on Dinajpur town, known for historical temples, large irrigation tanks, and its role in reg…
Dingolfing-Landau (district in Lower Bavaria, Germany) Dingolfing-Landau Dingolfing-Landau is a Landkreis in Lower Bavaria, Germany, notable for the Isar and Vils rivers, a major BMW manufacturing site in Dingolfing, and a landscape of river valleys, ag…
Diomede Islands (Big Diomede and Little Diomede) Diomede Islands Two small islands in the Bering Strait that form the near‑shore boundary between the United States and Russia; separated by the international border, the International Date Line an…
Dir (former princely state in what is now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) Dir (princely state) Dir was a small princely state in the area now forming Upper Dir and Lower Dir districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It existed until its incorporation into Pakistan in 1969.
Diran (7,266 m) — mountain in the Karakoram, Pakistan Diran Diran is a 7,266 m peak in the Karakoram of northern Pakistan. First climbed in 1968, it is relatively non-technical but prone to avalanches and other high‑altitude hazards.
Direction: concepts, indicators, and uses Direction Overview of direction as a spatial concept: definitions, ways to indicate it, historical background, applications in navigation and science, and distinctions from related ideas.
Dissected Till Plains A physiographic region of the Central Lowlands characterized by glacial till, loess mantles, rolling hills, fertile soils and intensive agriculture across parts of the U.S. Midwest…
