Geography

Extremaduran language (Estremeñu) Extremaduran language A Romance language of the Astur-Leonese group spoken in northern Cáceres, Extremadura. Overview, dialects, history, current status, and distinctions from Spanish and Leonese.

Exuma (Bahamas): islands, history, environment and attractions Exuma Exuma is a long chain of more than 360 Bahamian cays known for turquoise waters, coral reefs, boating and unique wildlife. Great Exuma (George Town) is the district hub and gateway…

Eyjafjallajökull: glacier‑capped volcano in southern Iceland Eyjafjallajökull Eyjafjallajökull is a glacier-covered stratovolcano in southern Iceland, known for explosive subglacial eruptions, jökulhlaups (glacial floods) and the 2010 ash plume that disrupte…

Eyre Peninsula, South Australia: geography, history and uses Eyre Peninsula Triangular peninsula in South Australia bounded by Spencer Gulf and the Great Australian Bight; known for fishing, farming, national parks and early coastal exploration.

Eyrieux River: course, landscapes, uses and natural history Eyrieux River The Eyrieux is an 83 km tributary of the Rhône in Ardèche, southern France, known for its volcanic plateau, torrential middle reaches, historical silk mills, micro-hydropower and r…

Ezo (Yezo): historical name for Hokkaidō, nearby islands and peoples Ezo Ezo (also Yezo or Yeso) is a historical Japanese name for lands north of Honshu—chiefly Hokkaidō, Sakhalin and the Kuriles—and for the indigenous peoples and frontier cultures of t…

Făgăraș Mountains Făgăraş Mountains Highest massif of Romania's Southern Carpathians, known for sharp ridges, glacial lakes, the Transfăgărășan road, and peaks such as Moldoveanu (2,544 m) and Negoiu.

Fairfield County, Connecticut — geography, history, and significance Fairfield County, Connecticut Fairfield County sits in southwestern Connecticut along Long Island Sound. This article describes its geography, towns, history, economy, transportation, and distinctive social and…

Fairfield County, South Carolina Fairfield County is a small inland county in South Carolina, part of the Columbia metropolitan area, with a 2020 population of about 20,948 and a county seat at Winnsboro.

Fairview, South Dakota — small town profile Fairview, South Dakota Fairview is a small town in southeastern South Dakota, located in Lincoln County. Founded in 1886, it had a population of 60 at the 2010 census and exemplifies rural Midwestern com…

Faiyum Governorate (Egypt) Faiyum Governorate Faiyum Governorate is a fertile oasis region in north‑central Egypt, known for Lake Qarun, ancient sites, Roman‑era Faiyum portraits and long‑standing irrigation and agricultural t…

Faizabad Division (Ayodhya Division) — Uttar Pradesh, India Faizabad division Regional administrative division in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh, centered on Ayodhya/Faizabad; overview of its administration, cultural significance, economy and transport.

Falkland Islands A remote South Atlantic British Overseas Territory east of Argentina, known for rugged islands, a small British-identifying population, sheep farming, fishing, biodiversity and the…

Fall River (South Dakota) A concise overview of Fall River in Fall River County, South Dakota: its location, physical characteristics, ecological and historical significance, and local uses.

Fall River County, South Dakota Rural county in southwest South Dakota anchored by the city of Hot Springs; known for ranching, thermal springs, paleontology and outdoor recreation. Created in 1883 and named for…

Fall River, Kansas: small city in Greenwood County Fall River, Kansas Fall River is a small city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States, known for its rural character and proximity to Fall River Lake; population was 162 at the 2010 census.

Falls County, Texas Falls County is a rural county in central Texas with its county seat at Marlin. Established in 1850 and named for falls on the Brazos River, it had 18,576 residents at the 2010 cen…

Far East: meaning, history, and modern usage Far East Overview of the term “Far East”: origin in European imperial geography, typical scope (East and Southeast Asia), language equivalents, changing usage and modern perspectives on the…

Far North Region (Cameroon) Overview of Cameroon's Far North Region: geography, people, environment, economy and protected areas, with notes on major rivers, Lake Chad and national parks.

Far Rockaway, Queens Far Rockaway is the easternmost neighborhood on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York City, known for its Atlantic beaches, Lenape-origin name, transit links, seasonal resort…

Far-Western Development Region, Nepal Former administrative region at Nepal's western end, centered on Dipayal Silgadhi; notable for mountainous terrain, cultural diversity, and post-2015 transition into the federal pr…

Farah Province (Afghanistan) Farah Province Farah Province is a large, sparsely populated province in western Afghanistan on the border with Iran. Its capital is Farah; the population is predominantly Pashtun and the economy…

Farah River (Farāh Rud): river of western Afghanistan Farah River The Farah River rises in the Band-e Bayan Range and flows about 560 km across western Afghanistan to the Helmand wetlands on the Afghanistan–Iran border, supporting the city of Far…

Farashband: city and administrative center in Fars Province, Iran Farashband Farashband is a city in Fars Province, Iran, serving as the capital of Farashband County. This article summarizes its location, climate, history, economy, culture, and administrati…

Farashband County — Fars Province, Iran Farashband County County in Fars Province, southern Iran; administrative seat Farashband. Contains the Central and Dehram districts and three cities. Population recorded at 38,679 (2006 census).

Fareins — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Fareins Fareins is a French commune in the Ain department, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. This article outlines its setting, administration, history, economy…

Fargues (Gironde) — commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Fargues, Gironde Fargues is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France. Rural in character, it sits within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and is typical of small communities in…

Faridpur District, Bangladesh Faridpur District Faridpur District is an administrative district in central Bangladesh, part of Dhaka Division, noted for fertile alluvial plains, a dense river network including the Padma, and a h…

Fårö: Swedish island north of Gotland known for rauks and Bergman Fårö Fårö is a small Swedish island in the Baltic Sea off Gotland, noted for dramatic limestone rauks, a distinct Gutnish dialect, a summer tourist trade and a long association with fil…

Faroe Islands — North Atlantic archipelago, culture and self-governance Faroe Islands A rugged group of 18 North Atlantic islands with a Norse heritage, Faroese language, self-government within the Kingdom of Denmark, a fishing-based economy and notable seabird colo…

Fars Province (Iran) Fars province Fars Province, in south-central Iran, is the historic homeland of the Persian people. Its capital is Shiraz and it contains major ancient sites such as Persepolis and Pasargadae.

Faryab Province (Afghanistan) Faryab Province Faryab is a northwestern province of Afghanistan centered on Maymana. It is ethnically diverse—with a large Uzbek community—and relies on agriculture, local crafts, and cross-borde…

Faulk County, South Dakota Faulk County is a sparsely populated rural county in central South Dakota, created in 1873 with Faulkton as its county seat. It is known for agriculture, prairie landscape, and sma…

Faulkner County, Arkansas Central Arkansas county with seat Conway, founded 1873. Population 113,237 at the 2010 census. Home to colleges, Lake Conway, diverse economy and steady suburban growth near Little…

Fayette County, Alabama Fayette County is a rural county in west-central Alabama. Its county seat is the city of Fayette. The county is known for forestry, agriculture, small towns and a low population de…

Fayette County, Georgia A suburban county in the Atlanta metropolitan area, Fayette County, Georgia, includes Fayetteville and Peachtree City and is known for its residential communities, local history, a…

Fayette County, Illinois — overview, history, and local features Fayette County, Illinois Fayette County, in south-central Illinois, is a largely rural county centered on the city of Vandalia. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, communities, and not…

Fayette County, Iowa Fayette County is a rural county in northeastern Iowa with small towns, agricultural economy, and the county seat at West Union. The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,880.

Fayette County, Kentucky County in central Kentucky anchored by the city of Lexington; a Bluegrass region center for education, equine industry, and culture, with a consolidated urban-county government and…

Fayette County, Pennsylvania Fayette County is in southwestern Pennsylvania. Established in 1783 and named for the Marquis de Lafayette, it includes Uniontown, parts of the Laurel Highlands, and sites such as…

Feather River (Northern California) Feather River Feather River, rising in the Sierra Nevada, is a major tributary of the Sacramento River. It supplies water, hydroelectric power, flood control, recreation and habitat across North…

Federal Capital Territory (disambiguation) Disambiguation for 'Federal Capital Territory': primarily the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, a historical Australian usage, and the general concept of federally administered…

Federal district: capital territories and their role in federal systems Federal district A federal district is a specially administered area around a national capital that prevents any single state from controlling the seat of government. Governance, rights, and forms…

Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) — Pakistan's former tribal territories Federally Administered Tribal Areas FATA were a semi-autonomous region on Pakistan's northwestern frontier comprising seven agencies and six frontier regions. Their special status ended with integration into Khyber P…

Feldbach (Haut-Rhin): overview of the French commune Feldbach, Haut-Rhin Feldbach is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France. This article summarizes its geography, historical background, local economy, administration and cult…

Feldkirch District (Vorarlberg, Austria) Feldkirch (district) Administrative district in western Austria centered on the medieval town of Feldkirch; covers alpine foothills and Rhine valley areas and had about 100,656 inhabitants in 2012.

Feldkirchen District — administrative district in Carinthia, Austria Feldkirchen District Overview of Feldkirchen District in the Austrian state of Carinthia: geography, administration, history, economy, and local characteristics.

Fell (upland, moor and mountain landforms) Fell A fell is a high, open landscape such as a moor-covered hill or mountain. The term derives from Old Norse and is widely used in parts of Scandinavia, the Isle of Man, northern Engl…