Geography

Gogoșu, Dolj — rural commune in southwestern Romania Gogoșu, Dolj Gogoșu is a rural commune in Dolj County, in the historical region of Oltenia, Romania. This article summarizes its administration, geography, economy, history, and local life.

Goiás: Central Brazilian state of cerrado, agriculture and historic towns Goiás Goiás is a central Brazilian state anchored by Goiânia. Known for its cerrado landscapes, agribusiness, historic towns and proximity to Brasília, it borders seven states and encomp…

Goiești — commune in Dolj County, Romania Goiești Goiești is a rural commune in Dolj County, in the Oltenia region of Romania. It functions as a local administrative unit, with an economy largely based on agriculture and local ser…

Gojal (Upper Hunza): geography, people and strategic importance Gojal Gojal, also called Upper Hunza, is a mountainous tehsil of Gilgit District bordering China and Afghanistan. This article reviews its geography, history, communities, transport link…

Gojra Tehsil — administrative subdistrict of Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan Gojra Tehsil Overview of Gojra Tehsil: location, administrative structure, geography, economy and notable features of this subdistrict in Toba Tek Singh District, Punjab, Pakistan.

Golan Heights: geography, history, and contemporary status Golan Heights Overview of the Golan Heights: geography, environment, modern history, political status, population, economy and strategic importance in regional diplomacy.

Gold Coast (Florida) Densely developed coastal region of southeastern Florida stretching from Tequesta to Florida City, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach; known for beaches, tourism…

Golden Valley County, North Dakota Overview of Golden Valley County in western North Dakota — its geography, history, communities, economy, government and notable distinctions.

Gomal River: course, irrigation and regional significance Gomal River The Gomal River flows from southeastern Ghazni in Afghanistan into Pakistan, passing South Waziristan and Tank District before joining the Indus. It sustains rod kohi irrigation an…

Gombe Stream National Park — Tanzania's chimpanzee reserve on Lake Tanganyika Gombe Stream National Park Smallest Tanzanian national park on Lake Tanganyika, known for steep forested valleys and Jane Goodall's long-term chimpanzee research; accessible only by boat from Kigoma.

Gomel Region (Homiel Voblast) — overview, administration, and Chernobyl impact Gomel Region Gomel Region (Homiel Voblast) is a southeastern province of Belarus centered on Gomel. It includes major industrial cities, extensive wetlands, and areas affected by the 1986 Chern…

Goms (Upper Valais region and Swiss district) Goms Goms is the upper Rhone valley in the canton of Valais, Switzerland; also an administrative district and a name used for local places and cultural features in this high-Alpine, Ger…

Goms District (Canton of Valais) Goms District Goms is the high Rhone-valley district in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. An alpine region of small villages, mountain passes and year-round tourism, it combines traditional agr…

Gondwana Rainforests: UNESCO World Heritage subtropical reserves of eastern Australia Gondwana Rainforests Explore the Gondwana Rainforests, a UNESCO World Heritage network of 50 subtropical reserves along the NSW–Queensland border, preserving ancient plant lineages, waterfalls, trails…

Gonten, Appenzell Innerrhoden (Switzerland) Gonten Gonten is a small alpine district and municipality in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland, known for pastoral landscapes, hiking in the Alpstein region, traditional cu…

Gonzales County, Texas Gonzales County in Texas, established 1836 and seat at Gonzales. Scene of the 1835 'Come and Take It' conflict; a largely rural county with agricultural roots, historical sites, an…

Gopalganj District, Bangladesh Gopalganj District Gopalganj District in south-central Bangladesh is part of Dhaka Division. Known for its agricultural economy and as the birthplace of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, it combines rural lands…

Göppingen (district) Göppingen is a rural district in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany, centered on the town of Göppingen. It combines Swabian cultural heritage, parts of the Swabian Jura, and a mixe…

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Gorakhpur Gorakhpur is a major city in northeastern Uttar Pradesh, India, known for the Gorakhnath Math, district administration, rail and air links, and its role as an educational and cultu…

Gorakhpur Division Administrative division in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India; includes Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Deoria and Maharajganj. Overview of geography, history, culture, economy, transport and adm…

Goranboy District, Azerbaijan Goranboy District Goranboy District (Goranboy Rayon) is an administrative district in western Azerbaijan. It includes lowland and foothill areas and has been affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflic…

Gore, Oklahoma Small town in eastern Oklahoma known for trout fishing, outdoor recreation, and rural character. Gore promotes itself as the 'Trout Capital of Oklahoma' and serves as a gateway to…

Goriška Statistical Region Statistical region in western Slovenia along the Italian border, known for the Julian Alps, Soča River, Vipava Valley, cross-border towns and mixed economy of tourism, agriculture…

Gorj County (Romania) Gorj County Gorj County in southwestern Romania's Oltenia region, centered on Târgu Jiu. Known for varied landscapes, energy and mining, and the sculptural ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși.

Görlitz (district): an overview of the Saxon rural district Görlitz (district) Görlitz is a rural district in eastern Saxony, Germany, formed in 2008 by merging three former districts. It borders Poland and the Czech Republic and encompasses historic towns, n…

Gorno-Altaysk — capital of the Altai Republic (Russia) Gorno-Altaysk Gorno-Altaysk is the administrative center of Russia's Altai Republic, a small city in southwestern Siberia (population ~64,478 in 2020) and a gateway to the Altai Mountains and lo…

Gorontalo Province, Sulawesi — Overview, geography and culture Gorontalo Gorontalo is an Indonesian province on Sulawesi's Minahasa Peninsula, formed in 2000. Its capital is Gorontalo City. The province is known for coastal communities, agriculture, fis…

Gösgen District Gösgen is a northeastern district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, known for mixed rural and industrial landscapes and for hosting a major nuclear power facility.

Goshen County, Wyoming Goshen County is an eastern Wyoming county on the Nebraska border. This article summarizes its geography, population, history, economy, and communities, with links to official and…

Goslar (district) Rural district in the Harz region of Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its forested mountains, Harz National Park, historic mining heritage and the UNESCO-listed town of Goslar.

Gosper County, Nebraska Gosper County is a small, rural county in south‑central Nebraska. Founded in 1873 with Elwood as its county seat, it had 2,044 residents at the 2010 census and is largely agricultu…

Götaland: southern land of Sweden and its historic provinces Götaland Götaland is the southern of Sweden’s three major lands, made up of ten historic provinces. This article summarizes its geography, provinces, history, economy and cultural distincti…

Gotha (district) Gotha is a rural district (Kreis) in central Thuringia, Germany, centered on the town of Gotha. It features historical towns, mixed countryside, and cultural landmarks like Frieden…

Gothenburg and Bohus County Former Swedish county (1680–1997) centered on Gothenburg, covering Bohuslän coast and surrounding inland areas; merged into Västra Götaland County in 1998.

Gotland — large Swedish island in the Baltic Sea Gotland Gotland is Sweden's largest island in the Baltic Sea, noted for its medieval town Visby, limestone geology, Viking and Hanseatic heritage, unique flora and fauna, and a tourism-dri…

Gotland County: Sweden’s island county centered on Visby Gotland County Gotland County is the administrative region covering the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. Known for Visby’s medieval town, unique administration, island landscape and seasonal…

Göttingen (district) — Overview, geography, history and administration Göttingen (district) Göttingen is a rural district (Landkreis) in southern Lower Saxony, Germany, centered on the university city of Göttingen. The area combines river valleys, the Weserbergland hills…

Goulbi de Maradi River: seasonal watercourse in Niger and Nigeria Goulbi de Maradi River The Goulbi de Maradi is an intermittent river crossing south-central Niger and north-central Nigeria. It supports agriculture and pastoralism in Maradi region and terminates in the…

Governorates of Jordan: administrative divisions, regions, and notable features Governorates of Jordan Overview of Jordan's 12 governorates, their regional grouping, administrative roles, geographic variety, history of changes, and key economic and cultural highlights.

Governorates of the Palestinian National Authority The Palestinian National Authority administers the West Bank and Gaza Strip through sixteen governorates that serve as primary subnational units for governance, planning, and publi…

Gower Peninsula, Wales Gower Gower is a rocky and scenic peninsula in south Wales known for beaches, limestone cliffs and caves. It was the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is valued for geolo…

Goychay District (Göyçay) — central Azerbaijani region known for pomegranates Goychay District Goychay District (Göyçay) is a central Azerbaijani district in the Shirvan valley, centred on the city of Goychay. It is best known for pomegranate orchards, related processing and…

Goygol District (raion) — northwestern Azerbaijan district Goygol District Goygol District is a raion in northwestern Azerbaijan centered on the city of Goygol, named after nearby Lake Goygol. It combines mountain scenery, agricultural land and a legacy o…

Gozo (Għawdex): Malta's rural island of hills, temples and coast Gozo Gozo (Maltese: Għawdex) is the second-largest island of the Maltese archipelago, known for its hilly countryside, prehistoric Ġgantija temples, fortified Citadel, coastal cliffs an…

Graham County, Arizona: Rural Economy, Geography, and Demographics Graham County, Arizona Graham County, Arizona overview: Safford as county seat, rural economy centered on agriculture and mining, mixed desert and mountain landscapes, low population density and demograp…

Grampian (former government region of northeast Scotland) Grampian Overview of the former Grampian region: geography, administration, history and legacy of the area centred on Aberdeen and the Grampian Mountains.

Grampian Mountains (Scotland) Grampian Mountains Major mountain range in the Scottish Highlands, running between the Highland Boundary Fault and the Great Glen; includes Ben Nevis, the Cairngorms, varied geology and important nat…

Gramsh District — central Albanian district in Elbasan County Gramsh District Gramsh District is a central Albanian district in Elbasan County with the town of Gramsh as its administrative centre. It has an estimated population of about 24,230 and a largely…