Gambia River: course, history, ecology and human uses Gambia River West African river rising in Guinea, flowing through Senegal and The Gambia to the Atlantic; important for transport, ecosystems and the small country that bears its name.
Gandaki River (Narayani/Gandak): Himalayan river of Nepal and tributary of the Ganges Gandaki River The Gandaki is a major Himalayan river draining central Nepal into northern India. Noted for deep gorges, ammonite fossils called shaligrams, cultural importance, and hydropower an…
Gandaki Zone (Nepal) Gandaki Zone Former administrative zone of Nepal in the Western Development Region, centered on Pokhara; known for Himalayan landscapes, trekking, cultural diversity and later reorganized into…
Ganderbal: Overview of a Kashmir sub-district and its landscape Ganderbal Ganderbal is a sub-district in Jammu and Kashmir, India, known for its Sindh River valley, Manasbal Lake and access to Sonamarg; it combines agriculture, tourism and hydro resource…
Ganges (Ganga): geography, history, cultural importance and environmental issues Ganges The Ganges (Ganga) is a major South Asian river rising in the Himalaya and flowing across northern India into Bangladesh; it is central to regional culture, economy, ecology and fa…
Ganges Delta (Bengal/Brahmaputra Delta) Ganges Delta The Ganges Delta is the world's largest river delta spanning Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. Formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers, it supports rich ecosystems, de…
Gangkhar Puensum — the highest unclimbed mountain Gangkhar Puensum Gangkhar Puensum is a 7,570 m peak on the Bhutan–Tibet frontier. Long disputed maps, cultural protections and political restrictions have left it the tallest known mountain that ha…
Gangwon (Kangwŏn): Korean province and region Gangwon Gangwon (Kangwŏn) is a mountainous eastern region of the Korean Peninsula, divided between South and North Korea; noted for the Taebaek Mountains, coastal cities, national parks, w…
Gangwon Province (Gangwon‑do), South Korea Gangwon Province, South Korea Gangwon‑do is a mountainous province in northeastern South Korea, known for its forests, ski resorts, coastal islands and hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics events in Pyeongchang and…
Ganja-Gazakh Economic Region (western Azerbaijan) Ganja-Gazakh Economic Region A western Azerbaijan economic region centered on Ganja; includes ten districts and two cities. Noted for agriculture, mining, industry, cultural sites and Naftalan oil therapy.
Gans (Gironde) — a rural commune in southwestern France Gans, Gironde Gans is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France. Historically part of Aquitaine and now in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, it exemplifies rural life, local heritage an…
Gänserndorf District — administrative district of Lower Austria Gänserndorf District Gänserndorf District (Bezirk Gänserndorf) is a northeastern district of Lower Austria. It comprises rural towns and villages near Vienna, with agriculture, winegrowing and commuter…
Gansu Province, China: geography, history, economy and culture Gansu Gansu is a northwestern province of the People's Republic of China centered on the Hexi Corridor. It links the Chinese heartland to Central Asia and is known for Silk Road sites, d…
Ganzourgou Province, Plateau-Central Region, Burkina Faso Ganzourgou Province Ganzourgou is a central province of Burkina Faso with an administrative capital, agricultural economy, and eight departments. It forms part of the Plateau-Central Region and links…
Gao Region (Mali) Gao Region Overview of Gao Region in eastern Mali: location along the Niger River, historical role in the Songhai Empire, geography, economy, population groups, and recent security and humani…
Gap Meaning and uses of 'gap' as a space, difference, or absence across language, science, society and commerce, including common types, examples and notable distinctions.
Garajonay National Park A protected national park on La Gomera (Canary Islands) celebrated for its laurel forests, persistent cloud cover, rich plant diversity, and UNESCO World Heritage status.
Garber, Iowa Garber is a small incorporated city in Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, character, history, community life, and notable local features.
Garber, Oklahoma Garber is a small city in north‑central Oklahoma known for its agricultural roots, local schools, and history tied to early 20th‑century settlement and regional transportation.
Gard — department in Occitanie, southern France Gard Gard is a French department in Occitanie, named for the Gardon river. Prefecture Nîmes; notable for Roman monuments, the Pont du Gard, Cévennes foothills, varied landscapes and tou…
Garden County, Nebraska Garden County is a sparsely populated rural county in western Nebraska, founded in 1909 with its seat at Oshkosh. Agriculture, ranching and outdoor recreation shape its economy and…
Garden Valley, Idaho Garden Valley is a small mountain community and census-designated place in Boise County, Idaho, known for its river valley setting, outdoor recreation, seasonal tourism and proximi…
Gardon (Gard) — river of southeastern France Gardon The Gardon (commonly called the Gard) is a river in southeastern France. It flows through Lozère and Gard in Occitanie, is a right tributary of the Rhône, and is noted for the Roma…
Gardon d'Alès A left-bank tributary of the Gardon in southern France. Originating in the Cévennes foothills, it flows past Alès through Lozère and Gard, notable for seasonal floods, local ecolog…
Garfield County, Nebraska Garfield County is a sparsely populated county in north-central Nebraska, founded in 1884 and named for President James A. Garfield. The county seat is Burwell and the local econom…
Garfield County, Oklahoma: overview, history, and key facts Garfield County, Oklahoma County in north-central Oklahoma with county seat Enid. Economy based on agriculture, grain storage, oil and gas, and military aviation; shaped by the Cherokee Outlet opening and p…
Garfield County, Utah A sparsely populated, largely public-land county in southern Utah known for scenic canyons, national parks and outdoor recreation; county seat is Panguitch.
Garichtisee (Mettmenalp, Canton Glarus) Garichtisee Garichtisee is a small alpine lake on Mettmenalp in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland, known for its mountain scenery, hiking access, and 0.16 km² surface area.
Garland County, Arkansas County in central Arkansas centered on Hot Springs and Hot Springs National Park. Created in 1873, its economy depends on tourism, recreation, lakes, and retirement communities.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Bavarian Alpine Resort and Winter Sports Centre Garmisch-Partenkirchen Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a mountain town in Bavaria, southern Germany, known for alpine scenery, winter sports, the nearby Zugspitze and its role as host of the 1936 Winter Olympi…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen (district) A mountainous rural district in Bavaria, Germany, known for the Zugspitze, alpine resorts, outdoor recreation and the twin towns Garmisch and Partenkirchen.
Garonne The Garonne is a major river rising in the Spanish Pyrenees and flowing through southwestern France to the Atlantic; noted for navigation, its tidal bore and its role in regional c…
Garrard County, Kentucky Garrard County, established in 1796 in central Kentucky with county seat Lancaster, named for Governor James Garrard; an overview of its history, geography, government, economy and…
Garrett County, Maryland — geography, history, and local highlights Garrett County, Maryland Overview of Garrett County, Maryland: its location, landscape, history, economy, recreation, and government, with notes on major towns and natural attractions.
Garrett, Indiana Small city in northeastern Indiana with railroad origins; overview of its history, geography, economy, education, and community life.
Garrett, Wyoming A concise reference on Garrett, an unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming: location, character, local economy, history, and how it differs from incorporated towns.
Garsdale, Cumbria Garsdale Garsdale is a small village and civil parish in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England, known for its upland scenery, rural community, and a remote railway station on the Settle–Carlisle…
Gartempe (river) Gartempe The Gartempe is a river in west-central France. It rises in the Massif Central and flows northwest through rural regions to join the Creuse; known for its natural valley, mills and…
Garyala — town and Union Council in Mardan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Garyala Garyala is a town and Union Council in Mardan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Located at 34°16′0″N 72°13′0″E and 317 m elevation, it functions as a local administrative and…
Garza County, Texas Rural county in West Texas with county seat Post. Established in the late 19th century, it has an agricultural and ranching character; population was 6,461 at the 2010 census.
Gasa District (Gasa Dzongkhag) — a remote highland district of Bhutan Gasa District Gasa District (Gasa Dzongkhag) is a sparsely populated, mountainous district in northwestern Bhutan. Its administrative centre is Gasa Dzong; the district comprises four gewogs and…
Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea Gash-Barka Region Gash-Barka is Eritrea's largest region in the west, centered on Barentu. Known for seasonal rivers, diverse peoples and agriculture, it borders Sudan and Ethiopia and contains seve…
Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak): overview of the Karakoram eight-thousander Gasherbrum I Gasherbrum I, also called Hidden Peak or K5, is an 8,080 m summit in the Karakoram on the China–Pakistan border. Noted for its remote, glaciated ridges and mountaineering history s…
Gasherbrum II: overview of the Karakoram eight‑thousander Gasherbrum II Gasherbrum II is an 8,035 m peak in the Karakoram on the Pakistan–China border, also called K4. It is the world’s 13th highest mountain and a popular objective for high‑altitude mo…
Gasherbrum III (K3a) — 7,952 m peak in the Karakoram Gasherbrum III Gasherbrum III (K3a) is a 7,952 m mountain in the Karakoram on the China–Pakistan border. Noted for technical climbing and rare ascents, it is commonly treated as a subsidiary summ…
Gasherbrum IV: geography, climbing history, and significance Gasherbrum IV Gasherbrum IV (7,925 m), also called K3, is a major Karakoram peak on the China–Pakistan border, famed for its steep west face (“Shining Wall”) and reputation as one of the world’s…
Gästrikland — historical province on Sweden’s eastern coast Gästrikland Gästrikland is a historical Swedish province (landskap) on the Gulf of Bothnia coast. It is the southernmost part of Norrland and is known for Gävle, forests, iron and steel indust…
Gates County, North Carolina: Overview of geography, history and community Gates County, North Carolina Gates County is a small rural county in northeastern North Carolina on the Virginia border; its seat is Gatesville and it lies within the Hampton Roads metropolitan region and the…
