Geography

Anderson County, Tennessee — Overview, Geography, History, and Recreation Anderson County, Tennessee County in East Tennessee with mixed urban and rural communities; county seat Clinton. Includes parts of Oak Ridge, TVA reservoirs on the Clinch River, and sites tied to 20th‑centur…

Andes — the mountain range of western South America Andes The Andes are a continuous mountain system along South America's western edge, stretching ~7,000 km through multiple countries. They shape climate, biodiversity, river sources and…

Andijan Region (Andijon) — province in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley Andijan Region Andijan Region in eastern Uzbekistan occupies the lower Fergana Valley. Densely populated and agriculturally rich, it borders Kyrgyzstan and includes the city of Andijan and extens…

Andorra: The Principality in the Eastern Pyrenees Andorra Andorra is a small, landlocked principality between France and Spain known for its mountains, tourism-driven economy, Catalan culture, and unique co-principality political system.

Andrein — Commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Andrein Andrein is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The article describes its location, governan…

Angara River: Outflow of Lake Baikal and Major Siberian Waterway Angara River The Angara is the only river that drains Lake Baikal and flows north-west through Siberia to join the Yenisei. It is a major source of hydroelectric power and passes the city of Ir…

Angel Falls: Venezuela's dramatic tepui waterfall Angel Falls Angel Falls (Kerepakupai-merú) is a nearly 1,000 m high waterfall on Auyantepui in Canaima National Park, Venezuela, celebrated as the world's tallest uninterrupted drop and a remo…

Angeln: German peninsula linked to the Angles and the name England Angeln Angeln is a small peninsula in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, known as the traditional homeland of the Angles whose migration to Britain contributed to the name England and the devel…

Ångermanland Ångermanland is a historical province (landskap) in northern Sweden known for its river valleys, dense forests and the dramatic High Coast created by post‑glacial uplift.

Angerville, Essonne Angerville is a small commune in the Essonne department of the Île-de-France region in northern France, known for its rural character, local heritage and links to nearby towns and…

Anglards-de-Saint-Flour: a rural commune in Cantal, France Anglards-de-Saint-Flour Anglards-de-Saint-Flour is a small commune in the Cantal department of south-central France, noted for its rural setting on the Massif Central and its connections to the nearby tow…

Angles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) — commune in southeastern France Angles, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Angles is a small rural commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, known for its Provençal character, mountain-influenced landscape and local…

Angles (Vendée) — commune in Pays de la Loire, France Angles, Vendée Angles is a commune in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, known for coastal landscapes, marshland habitats, local agriculture and seasonal tour…

Anglesey Coastal Path The Anglesey Coastal Path is a long-distance walking route that circles the island of Anglesey in Wales and forms part of the Wales Coast Path.

Angola (Republic of Angola) Angola Angola is a country in southern Africa with a long Atlantic coastline, abundant natural resources and a Portuguese-speaking population; its capital is Luanda.

Anguilla (British Overseas Territory) Anguilla Anguilla is a small British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, made up of a main island and several smaller cays. It has a British-style local government and an economy f…

Angul district: geography, economy, and cultural overview Angul district Angul district in the central part of Odisha, India, is an industrial and mining hub centered on Angul and Talcher, with mixed forests, coalfields, power plants, and a diverse Odia…

Angus: historic county and modern council area on Scotland’s east coast Angus Angus is a historic county and a contemporary council area on Scotland’s east coast, known for its agricultural lowlands, the Angus Glens, coastal towns, and sites such as Arbroath…

Anhalt-Bitterfeld (district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) Anhalt-Bitterfeld An administrative district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, centered on Köthen; known for its industrial heritage around Bitterfeld, reclaimed mining landscapes, and links to the histori…

Aninoasa, Gorj County — Rural commune in Oltenia, Romania Aninoasa, Gorj Aninoasa is a rural commune in Gorj County, in the historical region of Oltenia, Romania. It is named after the alder tree and exemplifies the region's agricultural and cultural tr…

Anjou: A Historical Overview of the French County and Duchy Anjou Anjou, centered on Angers in the Loire Valley, was a medieval county and later duchy whose rulers formed the Angevin dynasty. This article summarizes its geography, history, instit…

Annaberg (former district in Saxony, Germany) Annaberg district Former Landkreis in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) of the Free State of Saxony, centered on Annaberg-Buchholz. Dissolved in 2008; noted for mining history, woodcraft traditions and…

Annaberg-Buchholz Annaberg-Buchholz is a historic town in the Ore Mountains of Saxony, Germany, known for its mining heritage, late Gothic church, and traditional Erzgebirge woodcraft and cultural t…

Annapurna Massif Annapurna is a massif in central Nepal that includes one 8,000‑metre peak and many high summits; noted for its dramatic landscapes, biodiversity, trekking routes and challenging mo…

Annexation Annexation is the unilateral incorporation of territory by one state into another, often following occupation or a political act; it raises legal, historical, and diplomatic issues…

Anoka County, Minnesota Anoka County is a suburban county in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul region of Minnesota, home to Anoka and several riverfront communities and a mix of residential, commercial and parkl…

Anröchte: municipality in the Soest district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Anröchte Anröchte is a rural municipality in the Soest district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its village structure, local industry and rural landscape close to larger towns…

Ansbach (district) — Landkreis in Middle Franconia, Bavaria Ansbach (district) Ansbach is a rural district (Landkreis) in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, known for its medieval towns, agricultural landscape and the source of the Altmühl River.

Anseba Region (Eritrea) Anseba Region Anseba Region is a central-northern province of Eritrea named for the Anseba River. Its capital is Keren. The region combines highland and semi-arid landscapes, mixed agriculture,…

Ansel, California (Kern County) Ansel, California Ansel is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, United States, located at an elevation of 2,516 ft (767 m). It is administered by the county and typifies small rur…

Ansoo Lake — high‑altitude teardrop lake in the Kaghan Valley Ansoo Lake Ansoo Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake in Pakistan’s Kaghan Valley, famed for its teardrop shape. Located near Malika Parbat at about 5,030 m, it is reached by alpine trekking…

Antarctic: region, environment, ecology and human activity Antarctic The Antarctic is the South Pole region — the continent of Antarctica plus surrounding ice, seas and islands. Overview of its geography, climate, wildlife, scientific presence and l…

Antarctic Circle A geographic boundary near 66°33′ south marking regions of continuous polar day or night; defines the Antarctic region and influences climate, ecology, and human activity on and ar…

Antarctic Peninsula: geography, environment, history and human activity Antarctic Peninsula Summary of the Antarctic Peninsula: its geography, climate, wildlife, research presence, warming trends and the governance and historical context of human activity.

Antarctica: geography, climate, ecosystems, history and scientific significance Antarctica Antarctica — Earth's southernmost continent — is dominated by ice, extreme climate, unique ecosystems, and international scientific cooperation under treaty protections.

Antelope Valley (California): High Desert Region, History, and Economy Antelope Valley Antelope Valley is a high-desert region in northern Los Angeles County and southeastern Kern County, California. This article covers its geography, history, economy, wildlife, and…

Antioquia Department, Colombia Antioquia Department Antioquia is a large, diverse department in northwestern Colombia whose capital is Medellín. It spans Andean highlands to a small Caribbean coastal margin and is a center of indust…

Antofagasta Province Coastal province in northern Chile's Antofagasta Region (II). Its capital is the port city of Antofagasta. The province is hyper‑arid and economically dominated by mining, shipping…

Antofagasta Region (II Region of Chile) Antofagasta Region A vast northern Chilean region characterized by the Atacama Desert, major copper mining, the port city of Antofagasta, and borders with Bolivia and Argentina. Key provinces: Antofa…

Antofalla — High Andean peak and volcanic complex Antofalla Antofalla is a high mountain and volcanic complex in the Andes of northwestern Argentina, rising to about 6,437 m and notable for its geology, remote puna setting, and prominence a…

Antraigues-sur-Volane: hillside village in Ardèche, France Antraigues-sur-Volane Antraigues-sur-Volane is a small hilltop village in the Ardèche department of southern France, known for its scenic gorges, artistic life and 2019 merger into the commune Vallées-d…

Antwerp Province (Belgium) Antwerp Province Antwerp is the northernmost province of the Flemish Region and of Belgium, centered on the city and port of Antwerp. It combines dense urban areas, major industry and transport wit…

Anzère — Swiss mountain village and family ski resort in Valais Anzère Anzère is a compact mountain village and year‑round resort in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, north of Sion. It is known for accessible skiing, marked trails, leisure amenities…

Anzoátegui: Venezuelan state of coast, industry and natural parks Anzoátegui Anzoátegui is a northeastern Venezuelan state with a coastal plain, tourist beaches, oil and gas industry, and towns such as Barcelona, Puerto La Cruz and El Tigre.

Aokigahara — the Sea of Trees at Mount Fuji Aokigahara Aokigahara, the 'Sea of Trees' at Mount Fuji's northwest base, is a dense volcanic forest in Japan noted for its silence, lava caves, folklore, tourism, and a sensitive association…

Aomori Prefecture Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshu, Japan, is known for its forests, coastline, apple orchards, distinctive festivals and sites such as Shirakami-Sanchi and Lake Towa…

Apennine Mountains (Apennines) Apennine Mountains A continuous mountain chain that runs the length of the Italian peninsula, the Apennines shape Italy’s geography, ecology, geology and human life; Corno Grande is its highest peak…

Appalachian Mountains A broad overview of the Appalachian Mountains: geography, geology, ecology, human history, uses, and the Appalachian Trail across eastern North America.