Geography

Erie County, Pennsylvania County in northwestern Pennsylvania on the shores of Lake Erie; includes the city of Erie and a mix of industrial, agricultural and recreational landscapes.

Eritrea: geography, history, culture and modern overview Eritrea Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa with a Red Sea coastline, a history of colonization and liberation, diverse ethnic groups and languages, and a strategic location for tra…

Erlach District (Canton of Bern, Switzerland) Erlach District Former district in the canton of Bern covering 84.7 km² with 12 municipalities; centered on the town of Erlach on Lake Biel. Noted for lakeside landscapes, agriculture, and local h…

Erlangen-Höchstadt Erlangen-Höchstadt is a rural district in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. It surrounds the city of Erlangen and Höchstadt, crossed by the Regnitz, with mixed agriculture, indus…

Erlanger, Kentucky: city profile, history, economy and community Erlanger, Kentucky Erlanger is a suburban city in Kenton County, northern Kentucky, part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area; known for mixed residential neighborhoods, industrial parks, schools and…

Erlenbach im Simmental A Swiss mountain valley municipality in the Simmental, part of the Frutigen‑Niedersimmental district in the canton of Bern. Rural economy, alpine scenery, and local tourism.

Erlinsbach (Aargau) — municipality in the district of Aarau, Switzerland Erlinsbach, Aargau Erlinsbach is a Swiss municipality in the district of Aarau, canton Aargau. Article covers location, administration, history, economy, transport and the distinction from its namesa…

Erlon — commune in Aisne, northern France Erlon Erlon is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. This article describes its location, administration, history, economy and t…

Ermenonville Forest (Forêt d'Ermenonville) Ermenonville Forest Woodland in the Oise department north of Paris, France; noted for natural recreation, proximity to the Ermenonville landscape park, and as the site of the 1974 Turkish Airlines cra…

Ernakulam district, Kerala Ernakulam district Ernakulam is Kerala's commercial hub, home to Greater Cochin. The district combines urban industry, heritage religious sites, busy ports and major transport links, with a diverse c…

Ernes, Calvados: a rural commune in Normandy Ernes Ernes is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, historically part of Basse-Normandie and now within the administrative region of Normandy.

Erode district: geography, history, economy and notable features Erode district Erode district in western Tamil Nadu (Kongu Nadu) — overview of its geography, administrative history, economy, culture, environment and notable distinctions.

Erongo Region (Namibia) Erongo Region Coastal region of central-western Namibia centered on Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, named for the Erongo Mountains; known for its port, tourism, mining, and unique natural landscapes.

Eros, Louisiana — small rural community in Jackson Parish Eros, Louisiana Eros is a small rural community in Jackson Parish, northern Louisiana, United States, known for its agricultural surroundings, local institutions, and proximity to the parish seat…

Ervy-le-Châtel — commune in Aube, Grand Est region of north-central France Ervy-le-Châtel Ervy-le-Châtel is a small historic commune in the Aube département of north-central France, known for surviving medieval town walls, local heritage, and a rural setting with tradit…

Erzgebirgskreis Erzgebirgskreis is a rural district in the Ore Mountains of Saxony, Germany. Created in 2008, it is the most populous rural district in Saxony and noted for its mining heritage and…

Erzincan — city in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey Erzincan Erzincan is a provincial capital in eastern Anatolia, known for its high plain setting, agricultural economy, cultural heritage and two catastrophic earthquakes in 1939 and 1992.

Erzurum: highland city of eastern Anatolia Erzurum Erzurum is a high-altitude city in eastern Anatolia, Turkey, noted for its medieval monuments, winter sports, strategic history and role as the capital of Erzurum Province.

Escaldes-Engordany: Andorra's thermal parish and urban centre Escaldes-Engordany Escaldes-Engordany is one of Andorra's seven parishes, known for hot springs, a compact urban core contiguous with Andorra la Vella, and a tourism-driven economy centered on spas a…

Escambia County, Alabama A rural county in southern Alabama with county seat Brewton; overview of geography, history, economy, communities and recreational resources.

Escambia County, Florida County in northwestern Florida established in 1821. Seat Pensacola. Coastal Gulf location with military, tourism, and historical roles; part of the Pensacola metropolitan area.

Escamps (Yonne) — a small commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Escamps, Yonne Escamps is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in central France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, landscape, history and l…

Esch-sur-Alzette: Luxembourg’s industrial city and cultural hub Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette is a city and commune in south-west Luxembourg, known for its steel-industry heritage, Belval redevelopment, multilingual population and role as a European Capital…

Eschbach-au-Val: a commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace (eastern France) Eschbach-au-Val Eschbach-au-Val is a small French commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Alsace, set in a valley landscape. This article outlines its geography, name, local features, history and c…

Eschenbach (Göppingen), Baden-Württemberg Eschenbach (Göppingen) Eschenbach (Alemannic: Eschebach) is a small municipality in the district of Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This article summarizes its geography, history, administration,…

Eschenbach, St. Gallen (Switzerland) Eschenbach, St. Gallen Eschenbach is a municipality in the See-Gaster region of the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It formed in 2013 through the merger of Goldingen and St. Gallenkappel and combines…

Eschentzwiller — commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace (northeastern France) Eschentzwiller Eschentzwiller is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the historic region of Alsace. It combines rural character with proximity to larger towns a…

Escot — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Escot Escot is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France. This entry outlines its location, administrative role, regional context, and common feature…

Escou, a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques Escou Escou is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted locally for a distinctive grape variety and its rural agricultural heritage.

Escoussans — small commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Escoussans Escoussans is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwest France, noted for its countryside, local administration and ties to the broader Bor…

Escurès: a rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Escurès Escurès is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its character, administration, history, economy and local li…

Eshtaol Forest (Israel) Eshtaol Forest Eshtaol Forest is a large planted woodland near Beit Shemesh in Israel. Managed by the Jewish National Fund, it is a popular site for hiking, picnics and nature study and adjoins t…

Esino — River of the Marche, central Italy Esino Overview of the Esino (Latin: Aesis), a notable river in Italy’s Marche region, its course, basin, historical significance, ecology and the smaller namesake in Lombardy.

Eskifjörður — town and port in eastern Iceland Eskifjörður Eskifjörður is a small Icelandic town and fishing port in the Eastern Region. It is known for its harbour, maritime heritage, large stone collections and a memorial sculpture to dr…

Eslourenties-Daban Eslourenties-Daban is a rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, noted for its Béarnese cultural ties, pastoral landscape, and local municipal…

Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador Esmeraldas Province Coastal province in northwestern Ecuador known for its Pacific coastline, Afro-Ecuadorian culture, mangrove forests, port economy and biodiversity; capital city is Esmeraldas.

Esmeraldas River: geography, ecology, and human importance in northwestern Ecuador Esmeraldas River Major river in northwestern Ecuador that flows into the Pacific at the city of Esmeraldas. Important for regional ecology, transport, fisheries and as the outlet of tributaries dra…

Esparron-de-Verdon: commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, southeastern France Esparron-de-Verdon Esparron-de-Verdon is a small commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence known for its lakeshore setting on the Verdon river, outdoor recreation, and Provençal rural character.

Espezel — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France Espezel Espezel is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, noted for its quiet countryside, local agriculture and traditional village character. Popul…

Espiet — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France Espiet Espiet is a small commune in Gironde, southwestern France. Historically part of Aquitaine and now in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, it exemplifies rural administration, agricultural landscape…

Espírito Santo (Brazilian state) Espírito Santo Espírito Santo is a coastal state in southeastern Brazil whose capital is Vitória and largest city Vila Velha; known for its beaches, coffee production, ports, and the demonym Capi…

Espiute — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Espiute Espiute is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwest France, known for its agricultural landscape, local governance as a French commune, and region…

Espoey — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Espoey Espoey is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France. Noted for its foothill setting, agricultural traditions and local community life.

Esquerdes (Pas-de-Calais) — Commune in northern France Esquerdes Esquerdes is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article outlines its location, administrative status, landscape, history, local economy and no…

Esquiule: a rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques Esquiule Esquiule is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted for its rural landscape, cultural mix of Béarn and Basque influences, and access to…

Essars Essars is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, formerly in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This article outlines its location, administration, history, local life and…

Essert-Pittet: former municipality in Jura-Nord vaudois, canton of Vaud Essert-Pittet Essert-Pittet was a small former municipality in the Jura-Nord vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, merged into Chavornay on 1 January 2017.

Essex: county in eastern England Essex Essex is a historic county on England's east coast, mixing coastal resorts, market towns and London suburbs. It includes Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend and borders London, Suf…