Geography

Donga Department (Benin) Donga Department Donga is a department in northwestern Benin with capital Djougou. It is an agricultural and cultural region formed during Benin's 1999 administrative reorganization.

Donnersbergkreis Donnersbergkreis is a rural district in central Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, named for the Donnersberg mountain. It is known for hilly landscapes, historic sites, agriculture and…

Donzac (Gironde): Overview, History and Local Information Donzac, Gironde Donzac is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France. This article covers its location, administrative status, landscape, history, economy, and practical info…

Doonga Gali — mountain village in the Galyat region of Ayubia, Pakistan Doonga Gali Doonga Gali is a high-altitude tourist village in the Galyat area of Ayubia, Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, noted for pine forests, cool climate and hill-statio…

Dora Baltea (Doire Baltée) Dora Baltea The Dora Baltea is an Alpine river in northwestern Italy, about 168 km long. Rising in the Aosta Valley, it flows east into the Po and is important for hydropower, irrigation and r…

Dorah Pass (Durah Pass) — high Hindu Kush crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan Dorah Pass Dorah Pass links Badakhshan (Afghanistan) and Chitral (Pakistan) across the Hindu Kush. A high, seasonal mountain route notable for its geography, history, and strategic role in 20…

Dorchester County, South Carolina Overview of Dorchester County, a coastal plain county in South Carolina: geography, communities, history, economy, and notable facts including population and county seat.

Dordogne — department of southwestern France Dordogne Dordogne is a rural department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine named for the Dordogne River, known for prehistoric caves, medieval towns, castles, and a rich gastronomic and agricultural tra…

Dordogne (river) A major river of south-central and southwest France, the Dordogne flows from the Massif Central to the Gironde estuary and is noted for its landscapes, heritage and UNESCO biospher…

Dore (river) — tributary of the Allier in central France Dore (river) The Dore is a right-bank tributary of the Allier in central France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, rising in the Massif Central and noted for its volcanic valley, local ecology, and region…

Dornas: coastal fishing boat and a commune in Ardèche, France Dornas Dornas refers both to a traditional small coastal fishing boat and to a rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France; this article explains design, history, uses, and…

Dornbirn District (Austria) Dornbirn (district) Administrative district in Vorarlberg, western Austria, centered on the town of Dornbirn. Area, population (2012), geography, history, economy and administrative role are summarize…

Dorneck District (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland) Dorneck District Dorneck is a German-speaking administrative district in the northwest of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, known for its small towns, mixed rural-urban landscape and cultural s…

Dortan — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Dortan Dortan is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes in eastern France, noted for its hilly countryside, historic village core and local agricultural chara…

Dooru Shahabad (Dooru) — town and tehsil in Anantnag District, Jammu and Kashmir Doru Shahabad Dooru Shahabad (Dooru) is a town and administrative tehsil in Anantnag District, Jammu and Kashmir, India, functioning as a local market, service hub and cultural centre for nearby…

Doubs (department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, eastern France) Doubs Doubs is an eastern French department named for the Doubs River. It lies in Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, with Besançon as its prefecture. Known for Jura landscapes, watchmaking, cheese…

Doubs (river) Transboundary river rising in the Jura, flowing through western Switzerland and eastern France, noted for meanders, gorges and waterfalls; a left tributary of the Saône and namesak…

Douglas County, Georgia: Overview, History, and Notable Features Douglas County, Georgia Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Georgia, is a suburban and historically rich county west of Atlanta, known for Douglasville, parks, and steady growth since its 19th‑century fo…

Douglas County, Illinois Douglas County is a mostly rural, agricultural county in east‑central Illinois. Tuscola is the county seat; the 2010 census recorded about 19,980 residents. Economy centers on farm…

Douglas County, Kansas Douglas County in northeastern Kansas is centered on Lawrence; known for its colleges, role in territorial-era conflicts, regional government services, and a mix of urban and rural…

Douglas County, Missouri Douglas County is a rural county in the Ozark region of southern Missouri. Ava is the county seat; the county is known for forested hills, outdoor recreation, small farms, and a lo…

Douglas County, South Dakota A small, rural county in South Dakota established in 1873 with county seat Armour; known for agriculture, low population, and rural community life.

Douglas County, Wisconsin: overview, geography, history, and economy Douglas County, Wisconsin County in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior with seat in Superior; port, forests, outdoor recreation, and a mix of urban and rural communities shaping local economy and culture.

Dourbie (river in southern France) Dourbie The Dourbie is a small river in southern France that flows through the Gard and Aveyron departments and joins the Tarn. It shapes local gorges, supports recreation and rural uses,…

Douriez — small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Douriez Douriez is a rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and practical visit…

Dovrefjell: mountain range, national park, and cultural landmark in central Norway Dovrefjell Dovrefjell is a central Norwegian mountain range and protected area known for high plateaus, Snøhetta peak, alpine flora and fauna (including musk ox), and links to transport and n…

Doyle's Delight — Highest Peak of Belize Doyle's Delight Doyle's Delight is the highest point in Belize at about 1,124 m. A remote, forested summit in the Maya Mountains, its name was coined in 1989 and evokes Conan Doyle's The Lost Worl…

Drăgoieşti (commune, Suceava County) Drăgoieşti Drăgoieşti is a rural commune in Suceava County, northeastern Romania. This article covers its administration, geography, economy, cultural features, and distinctions from other pl…

Drăgotești, Dolj: a rural commune in Oltenia, Romania Drăgotești, Dolj Drăgotești is a rural commune in Dolj County, southwestern Romania. This article outlines its location, administrative role, historical name, local economy, services, and cultural…

Drainage basin (watershed): definition, parts, processes and importance Drainage basin A drainage basin (watershed, catchment) is the land area where precipitation collects and drains to a common outlet. Covers formation, components, hydrology, human impacts and exam…

Drake Passage A turbulent stretch of the Southern Ocean between Cape Horn and the Antarctic islands, the Drake Passage links the Atlantic and Pacific, drives global currents, supports rich marin…

Drakensberg: the Dragon Mountains of Southern Africa Drakensberg The Drakensberg are Southern Africa's highest range, famed for steep escarpments, high plateaus, waterfalls, San rock art and the uKhahlamba‑Drakensberg World Heritage area spannin…

Drama, Greece — City in Eastern Macedonia Drama, Greece Drama is a city in northeastern Greece, capital of the Drama regional unit in East Macedonia and Thrace, noted for its regional history, natural surroundings, tobacco heritage and…

Drance (Valais) — Alpine river in Switzerland Drance The Drance is a 44 km river in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Formed by two alpine headstreams, it drains about 680 km² and joins the Rhône near Martigny; important for hydro,…

Drass (Dras): High‑altitude town in Kargil district, Ladakh, India Drass Drass (Dras) is a high‑altitude town in Kargil district, Ladakh, India, known for its severe winter climate, strategic location on the Srinagar–Leh route, and its role in the 1999…

Dravida Nadu — proposed sovereign state for Dravidian speakers Dravida Nadu Dravida Nadu was a mid-20th-century proposal for a separate nation for Dravidian-language speakers in southern India. It arose from regional, linguistic and anti-centralist current…

Drenthe — province in the northeast of the Netherlands Drenthe Drenthe is a largely rural Dutch province known for heathland, peat bogs, Neolithic hunebeds, outdoor recreation and the regional capital Assen. It borders Germany and several Dutc…

Dresden Government Region (Regierungsbezirk) Dresden Government Region Overview of the Dresden government region in the Free State of Saxony: its role, composition, administrative functions, and place within Saxony’s system of districts and municipali…

Droizy — Commune in the Aisne department of northern France Droizy Droizy is a small commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardy. This article outlines its location, administration, history, landmarks, and rural character.

Drôme: French department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Drôme Drôme is a department in southeastern France, named for the Drôme river. Known for varied landscapes from Alpine foothills to Provençal plains, it includes Valence, Montélimar, vin…

Drôme (river) The Drôme is a river in southeastern France, a left tributary of the Rhône. It flows from Prealpine foothills through gorges and plains, giving its name to the Drôme department and…

Dronne — river in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Dronne The Dronne (Occitan: Drona) is a right-bank tributary of the Isle in southwestern France, flowing through the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and several historic towns such as Aubeterre…

Duarte Province (Dominican Republic) Duarte Province Duarte Province is a northeastern province of the Dominican Republic, named for Juan Pablo Duarte. Its capital is San Francisco de Macorís; the province is a regional center for ag…

Dubai: an overview of the city and emirate Dubai Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, known for rapid modernization, landmark skyscrapers, major ports and airports, a tourism-driven economy and a multicultural p…

Dubrovnik-Neretva County Croatia's southernmost county, centered on the city of Dubrovnik; known for its historic Old Town, Adriatic islands, national parks, Neretva delta and a tourism-driven economy.

Dudh Kosi (Milk-Kosi River) Dudh Kosi Dudh Kosi is a Himalayan tributary in eastern Nepal whose milky waters join other streams to form the larger Kosi basin; notable for steep upper reaches, local communities, and tre…

Dufferin County, Ontario Dufferin County Dufferin County is a largely rural county and census division in central southern Ontario, Canada, with Orangeville as its county seat. It was formed in 1881 and combines farming,…

Dumfries and Galloway (southwest Scotland) Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway is a largely rural council area in southwest Scotland, combining three historic counties. It includes the market town of Dumfries, upland ranges, coastlines a…