Geography

Feller Bach — a right-bank tributary of the Moselle in Rhineland-Palatinate Feller Bach Feller Bach is a small river rising in the Hunsrück and flowing through Lorscheid, Fell and Riol to join the Moselle. The stream and its valleys have geological, cultural and recre…

Fellering — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Fellering Fellering is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, set in the Vosges foothills. It is notable for forested landscapes, rural life, outdoor recreation and element…

Fellhorn — mountain of the Allgäu Alps on the German–Austrian border Fellhorn Fellhorn is a 2,038 m mountain in the Allgäu Alps near Oberstdorf, straddling Germany and Austria. Known for its alpine flora and the Fellhorn–Kanzelwand ski area with lifts and su…

Feni River A transboundary river rising in India's Tripura and flowing through Bangladesh's Chittagonian Plains to the Bay of Bengal; locally important and subject to a long‑standing cross‑bo…

Fennoscandia: region, geology, people and distinct identity Fennoscandia Fennoscandia is the geographic region comprising the Scandinavian Peninsula, Finland, Karelia and the Kola Peninsula; it has a shared geological foundation, varied landscapes and i…

Fernwood, Idaho: a small community in Benewah County Fernwood, Idaho Fernwood is a small rural community in the southeastern corner of Benewah County, Idaho, United States. Known for its wooded setting, outdoor recreation and links to regional fores…

Ferry County, Washington Rural county in northeastern Washington with county seat Republic. Created in the late 19th century, noted for mining history, forested landscapes and outdoor recreation; populatio…

Fertile Crescent: cradle of early agriculture and civilization Fertile Crescent Fertile Crescent — the fertile arc across the eastern Mediterranean, Mesopotamia and Nile valley where agriculture, cities and writing first emerged in the ancient Near East.

Fichtelgebirge: a mountain range in northeastern Bavaria Fichtelgebirge Overview of the Fichtelgebirge mountains in northeastern Bavaria, Germany: geography, peaks, rivers, history, and year‑round recreational uses.

Fiji: geography, people, history, economy and culture Fiji Fiji is a Pacific island nation of more than 300 islands, known for tropical landscapes, coral reefs, a multicultural population, three official languages, a tourism-driven economy…

Filzbach, Glarus Nord: Swiss village and recreational base in eastern Switzerland Filzbach Filzbach, now part of Glarus Nord, is a small Swiss village in eastern Switzerland offering hillside views, access to mountain trails and low‑impact outdoor recreation year‑round.

Finger Lakes (New York) — glacial lakes, wine region, and recreation Finger Lakes Long, narrow glacial lakes in central Upstate New York known for deep basins, waterfalls, wineries, and outdoor recreation; formed by Ice Age glaciers and home to several state par…

Finistère — department of Brittany in western France Finistère Finistère is a coastal department at the western tip of Brittany, France, noted for its rugged coastline, islands, Breton culture, maritime economy and the prefecture city of Quimp…

Finke River: ancient intermittent river of central Australia Finke River A central Australian river that flows from the MacDonnell Ranges toward the Simpson Desert. Ephemeral, culturally important and geologically ancient, it is known for waterholes, go…

Finland: geography, society, government and economy Finland Overview of Finland: location, landscape, population, languages, cities, history, government, economy, culture and environment with key links and further reading.

Finnish Lapland Northernmost region of Finland, noted for Arctic landscapes, Sámi culture, reindeer herding, midnight sun and northern lights. Borders Northern Ostrobothnia; features Halti and Lak…

Finspång — town and municipal seat in Östergötland, Sweden Finspång Finspång is a town in eastern Sweden, the seat of Finspång Municipality in Östergötland. It has an industrial heritage, local cultural sites, and serves as a regional service and m…

Firouzkouh County — mountain county of Tehran Province, Iran Firouzkouh County Firouzkouh County is a mountainous county in eastern Tehran Province, Iran, known for its springs, mineral water, scenic rivers and role as a corridor between Tehran and the Caspia…

First Coast — Northeast Florida region centered on Jacksonville First Coast Coastal region of northeast Florida centered on Jacksonville, covering several counties and known for beaches, St. Augustine, ports, historic sites, and a name coined in a 1980s ma…

Firth of Forth Estuary of Scotland’s River Forth, opening into the North Sea; noted for its glacial origins, important bridges and transport links, and rich natural and cultural heritage.

Fischen im Allgäu Fischen Municipality in Bavaria’s Oberallgäu district, located on the Iller north of Oberstdorf and known for its Alpine setting, local tourism, and rural character.

Fitzroy River — three Australian rivers Fitzroy River Three distinct Australian rivers share the name Fitzroy: a major basin in central Queensland, a large tropical river in the Kimberley (Western Australia), and a smaller stream in V…

Fitzroy River (Queensland) Major river in central Queensland, Australia. Formed by the Mackenzie and Dawson rivers, it flows east to the Coral Sea, shaping a large basin important for towns, agriculture, eco…

Fitzroy River (Western Australia) Major tropical river of the West Kimberley, flowing from the ranges to King Sound. Important for Indigenous culture, wildlife, seasonal floods, pastoralism and local towns such as…

Fizuli District (Fuzuli Rayon), Azerbaijan Fizuli Rayon Fizuli District is an administrative region in southwestern Azerbaijan named for the poet Fuzûlî. It has been shaped by agriculture, wartime damage, displacement and recent reconst…

Fjord: glacially carved coastal inlet with steep sides Fjord A fjord is a long, narrow coastal inlet with steep sides or cliffs, formed by glacial erosion; found in high-latitude and formerly glaciated regions and valued for ecology, navigat…

Fjugesta: Local Centre of Lekeberg Municipality, Örebro County Fjugesta Fjugesta is a small urban centre in Lekeberg Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden. It functions as a local administrative, service and social hub for surrounding rural areas.

Flag of Afghanistan: designs, history, and contemporary usage Flag of Afghanistan Overview of Afghanistan's national flags, major designs and symbols (including the white shahada flag), historical changes, and contemporary status after 2021.

Flag of Alaska The Alaska state flag shows eight gold stars on a dark blue field forming the Big Dipper and the North Star. Designed in 1927 by a schoolboy, it symbolizes Alaska's northern positi…

Andorra national flag: design, symbolism, and proportions Flag of Andorra Explore Andorra's national flag: a blue-yellow-red vertical tricolour with an 8:9:8 band ratio, central coat of arms and motto, and the design's historical ties and symbolism linke…

Flag of Anguilla A British Blue Ensign defaced with Anguilla’s coat of arms: three stylized dolphins representing friendship, wisdom and strength, combining local symbols with the territory's ties…

Flag of Armenia The national flag of Armenia is a horizontal tricolor of red, blue and orange. It has historic roots in the 19th century and is defined by law as a national symbol used on official…

Flag of Aruba Description, design, history and common interpretations of Aruba's national flag, adopted 18 March 1976, with notes on colors, symbols, and public use.

Flag of Belize National flag of Belize featuring a blue field, central white disc with the coat of arms, mahogany leaves and red stripes reflecting political colors and historical logging economy…

Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina National flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina: design, symbolism, history, and use. Describes colors, shapes, meaning for constituent peoples, adoption context, and common protocols.

Flag of Botswana National flag of Botswana: design, colors, history and symbolism. Adopted at independence, notable for avoiding Pan-African colors and symbolizing rain, unity and the zebra.

Flag of Bulgaria Horizontal white, green and red tricolor used as Bulgaria's national flag; origins, symbolism, variations and historical development explained.

Flag of Cameroon National flag of Cameroon: a vertical green, red and yellow tricolor with a central five-pointed yellow star, its symbolism, history, variants, and use in public life.

Flag of Cape Verde National flag of Cape Verde adopted 22 September 1992. A blue field with a horizontal white–red–white band and ten yellow stars, symbolizing the islands, maritime setting and natio…

Flag of Colombia The flag of Colombia is a horizontal tricolour of yellow, blue and red with the yellow stripe twice the height of the other two. It traces roots to Gran Colombia and was officially…

Flag of Colorado The state flag of Colorado: three horizontal stripes with a red circular “C” enclosing a gold disk. Colors symbolize sky, snow, sunshine and earth; design adopted in the early 20th…

Flag of Curaçao Description, design, symbolism and history of Curaçao's flag: a blue field with a yellow stripe and two white five-pointed stars used since 1984 and associated with the island's id…

Flag of Cyprus National flag of the Republic of Cyprus featuring a copper-coloured map and olive branches on white; adopted at independence to represent unity and peace on the island.

Flag of East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag of East Timor Overview of the national flag of East Timor (Timor-Leste): design, colors and symbolism, historical origins, official adoption at independence, and common uses and protocol.

Flag of Eritrea The national flag of Eritrea: a red isosceles triangle at the hoist dividing green and blue fields, with a gold olive wreath and branch emblem derived from the 1952 design and used…

Flag of Estonia A horizontal tricolor of blue, black and white representing Estonia’s national identity, origins, symbolism and usage from its 19th-century student roots to modern flag protocol.

Flag of Ethiopia Overview of the Ethiopian flag: its tricolor design, meanings, historical development and variations, the 1996 adoption of the current emblem, and cultural and political significan…

European Flag: Design, Meaning, and History Flag of Europe Overview of the European Flag: origins, design of twelve gold stars on a blue field, symbolism of unity and perfection, adoption by the Council of Europe and EU, and its use and hi…