Geography

Gran Canaria: geography, culture, economy and tourism Gran Canaria Gran Canaria is a volcanic island in the Canary archipelago known for diverse landscapes, year‑round mild climate, major port and tourist centres including Las Palmas and Maspaloma…

Gran Valira — principal river of Andorra Gran Valira The Gran Valira is the largest river in Andorra, flowing through Andorra la Vella and joining the Segre in Spain. It shapes the main valleys, supplies water, and links Andorra to t…

Grand Canal (China) — Beijing–Hangzhou Grand Canal Grand Canal (China) The Grand Canal of China is the world's longest artificial waterway, linking Beijing and Hangzhou. Built in stages from the 5th century BC, it transformed transport, economy and ad…

Grand Canyon: geology, landscape, history and significance Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is a vast river-cut gorge in northern Arizona. This article summarizes its size, geology, ecosystems, human history, recreational value and conservation status.

Grand Cay (Abaco Islands, Bahamas) Grand Cay Grand Cay is a small Bahamian island in the Abaco chain, known as a compact fishing and boating community about a mile long and located just south of Walker's Cay.

Grand Cayman — largest Cayman Island, tourism and financial center Grand Cayman Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands and hosts George Town. Known for coral reefs, Seven Mile Beach, diving and offshore finance, it combines tourism, marine con…

Grand Coulee — a dry Ice Age channel and landmark in Washington state Grand Coulee A large dry canyon in central Washington formed by Ice Age floods. Extends from the Grand Coulee Dam area to Soap Lake and is bisected by Dry Falls, once the site of a massive preh…

Grand Est: northeastern French region formed from Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine Grand Est Grand Est is an administrative region in northeastern France created in 2016 from Alsace, Champagne‑Ardenne and Lorraine; it spans varied geography, history, languages and a mixed…

Grand Forks County, North Dakota County in northeastern North Dakota centered on the city of Grand Forks; regional hub for education, agriculture and aviation with a history tied to the Red River Valley and the Un…

Grand Harbour (Port of Valletta) Grand Harbour Natural deep-water harbour in Malta next to Valletta, heavily fortified and adapted over centuries for naval, commercial and urban uses; central to Maltese history and maritime eco…

Grand Teton National Park Overview of Grand Teton National Park: landscape, geology, wildlife, history, recreation, access and basic visitor guidance for the Teton Range and Jackson Hole area.

Grand Traverse County, Michigan County in Michigan’s northwestern Lower Peninsula with county seat Traverse City. Known for Grand Traverse Bay, summer tourism, fruit orchards, wineries, and cultural festivals.

Grand Valley Township, Dickey County, North Dakota Grand Valley, North Dakota Grand Valley is a small civil township in Dickey County, North Dakota, recorded with a population of 25 at the 2010 census. It exemplifies the region’s agricultural and low‑density…

Grand'Anse (department, Haiti) Grand'Anse (department) Grand'Anse is a coastal and mountainous administrative department in southwestern Haiti. Its capital is Jérémie. The region is known for agriculture, biodiversity, and exposure to…

Grande Comore (Ngazidja) — largest island of the Comoros Grande Comore Grande Comore (Ngazidja) is the largest island of the Comoros archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It hosts the national capital Moroni, an active volcanic interior, and a culture shap…

Grandson District (Canton of Vaud, Switzerland) Grandson (district) Former administrative district in the Canton of Vaud around the town of Grandson. Details on its geography, history, 2006 reorganization and the municipalities that composed it.

Granger, Indiana Granger is a suburban community in St. Joseph County, northern Indiana, near South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. It is largely residential with parks, schools, and commute…

Granger, Iowa Granger is a small city in central Iowa known for its small‑town character, agricultural roots, and proximity to the Des Moines metropolitan area. This article outlines its geograp…

Granger, Washington Granger is a small city in Yakima County, Washington, located in the agricultural Yakima Valley. Historically shaped by irrigation and rail access, it serves as a rural service cen…

Granite County, Montana Granite County is a sparsely populated, mountainous county in western Montana. Founded in 1893 with county seat Philipsburg, it had 3,079 residents at the 2010 census and is known…

Granma Province (Cuba) Granma Province Granma is a southeastern Cuban province centered on Bayamo, known for Sierra Maestra mountains, the historic landing of the yacht Granma, agriculture, and coastal ports such as Man…

Gränna Gränna is a small historic town on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern in Jönköping County, Sweden, known for its polkagris candy, preserved wooden streets and the Grenna Museum.

Grant County, Arkansas County in central Arkansas, founded 1869. Sheridan is the county seat. Rural landscape, population 17,853 at the 2010 census, with local government, agriculture, and community serv…

Grant County, Kansas Grant County (GT) is a rural county in southwestern Kansas with its county seat and only city at Ulysses. The county sits on the High Plains and has an economy centered on agricult…

Grant County, Nebraska Rural county in western Nebraska, established 1887 with county seat Hyannis; sparsely populated, dominated by ranching, Sandhills and high‑plains landscapes, with limited services…

Grant County, North Dakota Rural county in southwestern North Dakota with Carson as its county seat. Overview of geography, history, population, economy, government and points of interest.

Grant County, Oregon Sparsely populated county in eastern Oregon, noted for its public lands, fossil beds, ranching and timber history. County seat Canyon City; largest town John Day; created in the 18…

Gräsö — island on Sweden's east coast Gräsö Gräsö is a large island in the Baltic Sea off Sweden's east coast, known for varied coastal scenery, mixed farmland and forest, and recreational tourism. Area about 93 km².

Grasslands National Park — Saskatchewan's protected mixed-grass prairie Grasslands National Park Grasslands National Park protects one of Canada’s last native mixed-grass prairies, with badlands, rare wildlife, Miocene fossils and a designated dark-sky preserve near the Montan…

Graubünden (Grisons) — Canton of eastern Switzerland Graubünden Graubünden (Grisons) is Switzerland's largest and easternmost canton, an Alpine region known for multilingual culture, high mountains, winter tourism, historic Three Leagues and sc…

Graves County, Kentucky Graves County is a rural county in western Kentucky. As of the 2010 census it had 37,181 residents; the county seat and largest city is Mayfield. The county is known for agricultur…

Gravity, Iowa Gravity is a small city in Taylor County in southwestern Iowa, United States. This article covers its location, characteristics, history, economy, community life and notable featur…

Gray (Haute-Saône): riverside commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Gray (Haute-Saône) Gray is a riverside commune of about 6,000 people in the Haute-Saône department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, eastern France, noted for its historic center, riverside quays and the M…

Gray County, Kansas Gray County is a rural county in southwestern Kansas with Cimarron as its county seat. The area is shaped by High Plains agriculture, small towns, and local government services cen…

Gray County, Texas Gray County is a county in the Texas Panhandle with county seat Pampa. In 2010 it had 22,535 residents. The county has agricultural roots and a history tied to oil, energy and regi…

Gray, Iowa Gray, Iowa is a small Midwestern city in the United States. This article outlines its setting, historical development, local economy, governance, and community characteristics.

Grays Harbor County, Washington Coastal county in western Washington centered on the Grays Harbor estuary; seat Montesano, largest city Aberdeen. Known for timber, fishing, ports, and coastal recreation; home to…

Grayson County, Kentucky Grayson County is a rural county in north-central Kentucky centered on Leitchfield. Known for small towns, farmland, and outdoor recreation, it had a population of 25,746 at the 20…

Grayson County, Texas — Overview, History, Geography and Notable Features Grayson County, Texas Grayson County is a North Texas county with its seat in Sherman. Created in the mid‑19th century, it includes Sherman and Denison, borders Oklahoma, and is known for Lake Texoma re…

Grayson, Oklahoma Grayson is a small municipality in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article summarizes its setting, typical history and development patterns, community features, governance and loc…

Graz-Umgebung — district surrounding Graz, Styria, Austria Graz-Umgebung Graz-Umgebung is the district that surrounds the city of Graz in the Austrian state of Styria. It comprises suburban and rural communities and was reorganized in the 2015 municipal…

Great American Desert Historical term for the arid western portion of the North American Great Plains east of the Rockies; later replaced by 'High Plains' as settlement, irrigation and dryland farming t…

Great American Interchange Major Pliocene zoogeographic event when the Isthmus of Panama connected the Americas, permitting widespread migration of land and freshwater animals and reshaping ecosystems and ev…

Great Artesian Basin An overview of Australia's Great Artesian Basin: its geology, extent, uses, environmental issues and management, and its significance to people and ecosystems.

Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system off northeastern Australia, renowned for its biodiversity, ecological importance and vulnerability to warming and po…

Great Basin — endorheic region of the western United States Great Basin An overview of the Great Basin: its geography, hydrology, geology, climate, ecology, human use, and notable features across Nevada, Utah and neighboring states.

Great Bear Lake Large subarctic lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada; the largest lake entirely within Canada, important for Indigenous communities, fisheries, and northern ecology.

Great Bernera (Bearnaraigh Mhòr) Great Bernera Great Bernera is an inhabited island off the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, noted for its Gaelic community, machair habitat, crofting heritage and a mid-20t…