Geography

Guémar — commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace (Grand Est), France Guémar Guémar is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est in eastern France, known for its preserved Alsatian centre, timber-framed houses, rural surroundings and links to the C…

Guéra (Chad) Guéra Guéra is a central-eastern area of Chad formerly organized as a prefecture with capital Mongo; since 2002 it has been administered as a region. It is known for upland terrain, dive…

Guéra Region (Chad): geography, people and conservation Guéra Region Guéra is a central region of Chad with capital Mongo. It features elevated terrain, diverse communities, agricultural livelihoods and part of Zakouma National Park, with conservati…

Guernsey: Channel Island — geography, government, history, and economy Guernsey Guernsey is a self-governing Crown dependency in the English Channel. This article outlines its location, constitutional status, history, economy, and cultural distinctives.

Guernsey County, Ohio: Overview, History, and Notable Features Guernsey County, Ohio Guernsey County, in eastern Ohio, is a largely rural county with a history of settlement from the Isle of Guernsey, glassmaking in Cambridge, and a mixed economy of agriculture, ma…

Guernsey, Iowa: A concise guide to the small Midwestern city Guernsey, Iowa Overview and context for Guernsey, a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. Covers characteristics, historical context, local economy, community features, and notable distinctions.

Guerrero (state) Guerrero is a coastal state in southwestern Mexico with rugged mountains, Pacific beaches and a diverse population. Its capital is Chilpancingo and its best-known city is Acapulco.

Gueschart — commune in the Somme department, northern France Gueschart Gueschart is a small rural commune in the Somme department of northern France. Historically part of Picardie, it is governed as a French commune and reflects the region's agricultu…

Guiana Shield: geology, highlands, biodiversity and human uses Guiana Shield Precambrian craton in northeast South America noted for ancient rocks, tepui table mountains, high biodiversity, mineral wealth and important river headwaters across several countr…

Guilford County, North Carolina Guilford County is a central North Carolina county in the Piedmont region, home to Greensboro and parts of High Point; notable for historical sites, universities, and a diverse reg…

Guimaras: Island Province of the Western Visayas Guimaras Guimaras is a small island province in the Western Visayas of the Philippines, known for its sweet mangoes, coastal scenery, marine reserves, and its capital, Jordan.

Guinea: overview, geography, history, people and economy Guinea Concise encyclopedia article on the Republic of Guinea: location in West Africa, borders, geography, history, society, languages, economy (bauxite and agriculture), environment and…

Guizhou Province, China Guizhou Guizhou is a mountainous province in southwestern China known for karst terrain, rich ethnic diversity, and growing infrastructure. Its capital is Guiyang and notable sites include…

Gujar Khan Tehsil Gujar Khan Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Rawalpindi District in Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the town of Gujar Khan. It comprises 33 union councils and is part of the…

Gujarat: Geography, history, culture, and economy Gujarat An overview of Gujarat, a western Indian state: its land, people, cities, history, economy, culture and notable places, with key distinctions and travel highlights.

Gujranwala, Punjab — City and District Capital in Pakistan Gujranwala Gujranwala is a major industrial and agricultural city in Punjab, Pakistan, serving as the capital of Gujranwala District. It is known for manufacturing, trade, and historical ties…

Gujranwala District Gujranwala District is an administrative district in Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the industrial city of Gujranwala. It is known for manufacturing, agriculture, and a history shap…

Gujrat District (Punjab, Pakistan) Gujrat District Administrative district in Punjab province of Pakistan, centered on the city of Gujrat; known for its craft industries, agriculture, and historical role in regional conflicts.

Gulbarga district (Kalaburagi): overview, history and significance Gulbarga district Gulbarga (Kalaburagi) is a district in northern Karnataka, India, known for its medieval Bahmani heritage, mixed agrarian economy, Sufi traditions and a diverse linguistic and cult…

Gulbarga Division (Kalaburagi): administration, geography and history Gulbarga division Gulbarga Division (also Kalaburagi) is an administrative region in northeastern Karnataka, India, comprising six districts. This article outlines its districts, geography, economy,…

Gulf Coast of the United States Coastal region along the Gulf of Mexico spanning Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida; known for its ecosystems, ports, storms, energy industry and distinctive cultur…

Gulf County, Florida A concise overview of Gulf County in Florida’s Panhandle: geography, history, communities, economy, environment, and points of interest, with links to key resources.

Gulf of Aden — Geography, History, and Strategic Importance Gulf of Aden The Gulf of Aden is a major waterway between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa that links the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean and plays a critical role in global shipping, e…

Gulf of Alaska: geography, climate, ecology, and human connections Gulf of Alaska The Gulf of Alaska is a large arm of the North Pacific bounded by Alaska’s southern coast. This article covers its geography, glaciers and coasts, climate and oceanography, ecology…

Gulf of Aqaba (Gulf of Eilat) Gulf of Aqaba Northeastern arm of the Red Sea between Sinai and the Arabian Peninsula, noted for its deep rift basin, coral reefs, ports (Aqaba, Eilat, Taba), tourism and cross-border ecological…

Gulf of Bothnia Northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea, lying between the coasts of Finland and Sweden; a brackish, seasonally ice-covered region with distinct northern and southern basins and importa…

Gulf of California (Sea of Cortés) Gulf of California A long, biologically rich sea between the Baja California Peninsula and mainland Mexico, formed by tectonic rifting, important for fisheries, tourism, and conservation.

Gulf of Carpentaria: geography, ecology and human use Gulf of Carpentaria A large, shallow sea on northern Australia bordered by the Arafura Sea; notable for its extensive continental shelf, monsoonal climate, rich fisheries and distinct ecological and g…

Gulf of Finland: geography, cities, ecology and human use Gulf of Finland The eastern arm of the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia, extending toward Russia. Covers geography, salinity, ports (Helsinki, Tallinn, St. Petersburg), history, shipping and…

Gulf of Gonâve (Golfe de la Gonâve) Gulf of Gonâve Broad sheltered bay on Haiti's western coast surrounding Gonâve Island; contains Port-au-Prince and several ports, important for fisheries, transport, and coastal ecosystems.

Gulf of Guinea A broad sea region on the tropical northeast Atlantic off West Africa, bounded by Cape Lopez and Cape Palmas; noted for major river deltas, rich fisheries, oil resources and ecolog…

Gulf of Honduras A broad Caribbean inlet off Belize, Guatemala and Honduras, the Gulf of Honduras supports coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds and is shaped by river runoff, currents, tourism…

Gulf of Mexico: geography, ecology, resources, and hazards Gulf of Mexico A comprehensive overview of the Gulf of Mexico covering its location, physical characteristics, geology, ecosystems, economic importance and major environmental challenges.

Gulf of Naples: geography, history, ecology and coastal culture Gulf of Naples A coastal gulf on Italy's southwestern shore centered on Naples, noted for its islands, Mount Vesuvius, Roman archaeological sites and busy tourism, shipping and marine habitats.

Gulf of Oman: geography, history, ecology and strategic importance Gulf of Oman The Gulf of Oman is the seaway between the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, bordering Iran, Pakistan, Oman and the UAE. It is a key maritime corridor with distinct ecology and…

Gulf of Saint Lawrence Semi‑enclosed sea where the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River discharge into the Atlantic; a vast estuary along eastern Canada supporting fisheries, shipping, marine life and co…

Gulf of Salerno A coastal basin of the Tyrrhenian Sea on Italy's southwestern shore, known for the Amalfi Coast, the city and port of Salerno, seaside towns, tourism, agriculture and historical ma…

Gulf of Thailand A shallow, semi-enclosed arm of the South China Sea bordered by Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia; vital for fisheries, tourism, ports and energy, and shaped by monsoons and…

Gulf of Venice — northern Adriatic gulf bordering Italy, Slovenia and Croatia Gulf of Venice Shallow northern arm of the Adriatic Sea extending from the Po delta to the Istrian peninsula. Important for ports, fisheries, lagoons (Venice), coastal wetlands and regional marit…

Gully (erosion landform) Gully A gully is a channel cut into soil by concentrated water flow. This article explains how gullies form, their characteristics, impacts, and common prevention or restoration measures…

Gumti River (tributary of the Meghna in Tripura and Bangladesh) Gumti River A hill‑fed river rising in the Dumbur area of Tripura, flowing into Bangladesh as a tributary of the Meghna system. Noted for strong seasonal flows, frequent flash floods, local na…

Gunnison County, Colorado: Overview, Geography, History, and Recreation Gunnison County, Colorado A concise reference on Gunnison County, Colorado: location, geography, brief history, population note, economy, recreation, communities and notable natural attractions, with links…

Günzburg (district) Günzburg is a rural district (Landkreis) in Swabia, southwestern Bavaria, Germany. It combines Danube valley landscape with small towns, agriculture, industry and notable tourist a…

Gurdaspur district (Punjab, India) Gurdaspur District Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India, lies in the Himalayan foothills and is known for its rivers, historic towns such as Kalanaur, agricultural economy, and strategic border locati…

Guria: Georgian region on the eastern Black Sea coast Guria Guria is a small western Georgian region whose capital is Ozurgeti. Known for a humid subtropical climate, tea-growing, coastal lowlands and scenic foothills, it has distinct cultu…

Gurla Mandhata (Naimona'nyi): Himalayan peak in Tibet Gurla Mandhata Gurla Mandhata, also called Naimona'nyi, is a 7,694 m Himalayan mountain in Tibet. Remote and less climbed, it has a distinctive high plateau setting, a 1985 first ascent, and sign…

Güssing District, Burgenland — Austria Güssing District Güssing District is a rural administrative district in southern Burgenland, Austria, centered on the town of Güssing. It has a mixed cultural heritage, historic sites and a largely…

Güstrow (district) Former rural district (Landkreis) in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, centered on the town of Güstrow and reorganized into the district of Rostock in the 2011 state reform.