Geography

Fukushima Prefecture Fukushima Prefecture is in northeastern Honshu, Japan. It features mountains, coastline, agriculture, cultural sites, and remains notable for the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear acc…

Fulda (district) — Landkreis in northeastern Hesse, Germany Fulda (district) Fulda is a rural district (Landkreis) in northeastern Hesse, Germany. It surrounds the city of Fulda and includes low mountain ranges, historic sites, and mixed agriculture, indust…

Fulda River The Fulda is a 218 km river in central Germany. Rising in the Rhön, it flows north through Hesse and joins the Werra to form the Weser, passing several historic towns including Ful…

Fulton County (United States) — overview, origin, and notable examples Fulton County Fulton County refers to one of eight U.S. counties sharing the same name. Most honor inventor Robert Fulton. This article explains the name, distribution, typical characteristics,…

Fulton County, Arkansas — Geography, History, and Communities Fulton County, Arkansas Fulton County is a rural county in northern Arkansas centered on Salem. Notable sites include Mammoth Spring; the county had about 11,600 residents in 2000 and lies within the Ozar…

Fulton County, Georgia Fulton County is Georgia’s most populous county, home to Atlanta. This article summarizes its history, geography, government, economy, cultural institutions and notable features.

Fulton County, Illinois County in west-central Illinois; county seat Lewistown, largest city Canton. Founded 1823 and named for Robert Fulton. Rural landscape of farms, river valleys, small towns and loca…

Fulton County, Indiana: overview, history, and notable features Fulton County, Indiana Fulton County, in north-central Indiana, has Rochester as its county seat. This article summarizes its location, population, origins, economy, points of interest and distinctions.

Fulton County, Kentucky A concise overview of Fulton County, Kentucky: location, seat, landscape, history, economy and notable distinctions in the far western part of the state.

Fulton County, New York Fulton County in upstate New York, with county seat Johnstown, known historically for glove manufacturing in Gloversville and located at the edge of the Adirondack foothills.

Fulton County, Ohio Fulton County is a rural county in northwest Ohio, west of Toledo, with county seat Wauseon. Organized in the mid-19th century, it is known for agriculture, small towns, and commun…

Fulton, Illinois: Riverfront city in Whiteside County Fulton, Illinois Fulton is a small river city in northwestern Illinois on the Mississippi River. This article covers its geography, history, economy, community life and notable local features.

Funafuti: capital atoll of Tuvalu Funafuti Funafuti is the atoll that serves as the administrative and population center of Tuvalu, known for its narrow islets, central lagoon, WWII history, and vulnerability to sea-level r…

Funen (Fyn) — island in Denmark: geography, history and transport Funen Funen (Danish: Fyn) is Denmark’s third-largest island, centered on Odense. Fertile and well connected, it links Jutland and Zealand by major bridges and combines agriculture, indus…

Fürstenfeldbruck (district) Rural district in Upper Bavaria west of Munich. Encompasses towns, historical sites such as Fürstenfeld Abbey, mixed industry and commuting communities, with woodland, rivers and r…

Fürth (district) Landkreis Fürth is a rural district in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, surrounding the independent city of Fürth and forming part of the Nuremberg metropolitan region.

Further-eastern European Time (FET) — UTC+03:00 time zone Further-eastern European Time Further-eastern European Time (FET) is the UTC+03:00 civil time offset used year-round by several countries and territories. This entry summarizes its definition, history, regional…

Gabon (Gabonese Republic) Gabon Central African country on the equator, bordered by Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of the Congo; capital Libreville. Rich in oil and rainforests, with high GDP per ca…

Gabrovo Province: geography, culture, and attractions in north‑central Bulgaria Gabrovo Province Gabrovo Province in north‑central Bulgaria centers on the city of Gabrovo. Known for Balkan mountain landscapes, Revival architecture (Bozhentsi, Tryavna), nature parks and a histo…

Gadabay District Gadabay District is a mountainous raion in western Azerbaijan, noted for agriculture (especially potatoes), mineral resources including historic gold mining, and a landscape shaped…

Gaeltacht: Irish-language regions of the Republic of Ireland Gaeltacht Areas of Ireland officially recognised for their use of the Irish language (Gaeilge); cultural, educational and economic centres for language preservation and community life.

Gage County, Nebraska Gage County is a county in southeastern Nebraska, with county seat Beatrice. Established in 1855, it had 22,311 residents at the 2010 census and is primarily agricultural with loca…

Gagra — Black Sea resort town in Abkhazia Gagra Gagra is a coastal town on the northeastern Black Sea shore at the foot of the Caucasus. A compact resort and district centre, it has a mild climate, seaside tourism and a complex…

Gahkuch Gahkuch is the administrative capital of Ghizar District in northern Pakistan's Gilgit‑Baltistan region, set in a mountainous valley and serving as a local market, transport hub an…

Gaibandha District, Bangladesh Gaibandha District Gaibandha is a riverine district in northern Bangladesh, part of Rangpur Division. Known for its floodplain landscape, agriculture, and river transport, it has a predominantly rura…

Gajac (Gironde) — small commune in southwestern France Gajac, Gironde Gajac is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, located in the historic Aquitaine area now within Nouvelle-Aquitaine; noted for agricultural landsc…

Gakkel Ridge (Arctic mid-ocean ridge) Gakkel Ridge An ultra-slow spreading mid-ocean ridge in the Arctic Ocean between Greenland and Siberia, forming the plate boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates and linking to…

Galápagos Islands Volcanic archipelago in the eastern Pacific belonging to Ecuador, celebrated for endemic species, Darwin’s observations, and extensive terrestrial and marine protection.

Galápagos Province — Ecuador's insular province and archipelago Galápagos Province Galápagos Province is Ecuador's Insular province comprising the Galápagos Islands. Renowned for unique biodiversity and Darwin's research, it is a focal point for conservation, res…

Galax, Virginia — Overview, Music, and Local History Galax, Virginia Galax is an independent city in southwestern Virginia known for its Appalachian music traditions, community festivals, and small-town heritage. It serves as a regional center for c…

Galeras — Andean stratovolcano near Pasto, Colombia Galeras Galeras is an active Andean stratovolcano in Nariño, Colombia, notable for frequent unrest, hazardous fumarolic activity, and a deadly 1993 eruption that prompted improved monitori…

Galgon (Gironde) — Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Galgon Galgon is a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. This article summarizes its administration, geography, history, local life and distingui…

Galicea Mare — commune in Dolj County, Romania Galicea Mare Galicea Mare is a rural commune in Dolj County, located in the historical region of Oltenia, southwestern Romania. It is governed as a local administrative unit and has an agricult…

Galicia (Galiza): region, language and identity in northwest Spain Galicia (Spain) Galicia (Galiza) is an autonomous community in northwest Iberia. Known for its Atlantic coast, Galician language and Celtic cultural echoes, it comprises four provinces and a disti…

Galilee: geography, history and cultural significance of northern Israel Galilee Northern Israeli region of rolling hills and the Sea of Galilee, divided into Upper and Lower Galilee; rich in archaeology, agriculture, religious history and modern tourism.

Gallatin County, Illinois Rural county in southeastern Illinois on the Ohio River. Founded in 1812, county seat Shawneetown; population 5,589 at the 2010 census. Named for Albert Gallatin and noted for its…

Gallatin County, Kentucky Rural county along the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky. County seat Warsaw. Established in 1798 and named for Albert Gallatin. Known for river recreation and the Kentucky Speed…

Gallatin County, Montana County in southwestern Montana with county seat Bozeman; includes part of Yellowstone National Park, Montana State University, Bozeman Yellowstone Airport, and a strong outdoor rec…

Gallia Belgica: the Roman province in northwestern Gaul Gallia Belgica Gallia Belgica was a Roman province covering parts of modern Belgium, Luxembourg, northern France and the Rhineland. It was home to the Belgae, underwent Roman administration and l…

Gallia County, Ohio: overview, geography, history, and local features Gallia County, Ohio Gallia County (pronounced GAL-yuh) is a county in southeastern Ohio on the Ohio River. Its county seat is Gallipolis; the 2010 census recorded 30,934 residents.

Gallipoli Peninsula (Gelibolu) — geography, history and legacy Gallipoli The Gallipoli peninsula in European Turkey, between the Aegean Sea and the Dardanelles, is notable for its strategic location, ancient history and the World War I Gallipoli campaig…

Gallo‑Romance languages: overview, characteristics and distribution Gallo-Romance languages Branch of the Romance family spoken across France, parts of Belgium, Switzerland, northern Italy and Spain; includes French and several regional languages with debated boundaries.

Gallurese — Romance language of northeastern Sardinia Gallurese Gallurese is a Romance lect spoken in Gallura (northeastern Sardinia). It shares features with Corsican and Sardinian, appears in local culture and media, and attracts study and pr…

Galmudug — Federal state in central Somalia Galmudug Galmudug is a federal member state in central Somalia, formed from the Galguduud and southern Mudug regions. It administers the southern half of Galkayo and pursues state-building…

Galva, Illinois — small city with Swedish roots Galva, Illinois Galva is a small city in Henry County, Illinois, United States, known for its 19th‑century Swedish heritage, agricultural surroundings, and local community institutions.

Galveston County, Texas Coastal county on the Gulf of Mexico in Texas, known for its port city Galveston, barrier islands, hurricane history, and economy based on shipping, tourism, and energy-related ind…

Galyat — the mountain passes and hill stations of northern Pakistan Galyat Galyat is a chain of wooded valleys and hill towns northeast of Islamabad, straddling Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. It is known for pine forests, summer resorts, colonial‑era hill…

Gambela Region (Ethiopia) Gambela Region Gambela Region is a lowland state in western Ethiopia along the Baro and Akobo rivers, known for extensive wetlands, Gambela National Park, ethnic diversity, pastoral and agricultu…