Geography

Hancock County, Mississippi Coastal county in the southwestern corner of Mississippi, created in 1812 and named for John Hancock. County seat Bay St. Louis; known for Gulf Coast communities, maritime economy…

Hancock County, Ohio County in northwestern Ohio with county seat Findlay. Founded in 1828, it blends agriculture, manufacturing and education and is centered on the Blanchard River and regional transp…

Handen — suburban centre and seat of Haninge Municipality Handen Handen is the administrative centre of Haninge Municipality in Stockholm County, Sweden. It is a residential and commercial hub with transport links, shopping, municipal services a…

Hangu, Pakistan Hangu (Pakistan) Hangu is a city in northwestern Pakistan that serves as the administrative center of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is a regional market and cultural hub for surrounding…

Hangu District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Hangu District Hangu District is an administrative district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Its capital is Hangu city. The district combines rugged terrain, agricultural valleys, Pash…

Hanover Region (Region Hannover) Hanover Region Regional authority in northern Germany centered on the city of Hanover; combines urban and surrounding municipalities in Lower Saxony with shared services, transport, and cultural…

Hansell, Iowa — Profile of a Small Incorporated City Hansell, Iowa Concise profile of Hansell, a small incorporated city in Iowa, covering its character, historical context, local economy, governance, and role in the rural landscape.

Hanson County, South Dakota Hanson County is a small, rural county in eastern South Dakota, created in 1873. Its county seat is Alexandria and its population was 3,331 at the 2010 census.

Haralson County, Georgia County in northwestern Georgia with county seat Buchanan. Rural landscape, small towns such as Bremen and Tallapoosa, mid-19th-century origins, local industry, schools, and communi…

Haramosh Peak: A Karakoram Seven‑thousander Haramosh Peak Haramosh Peak (7,397 m) is a prominent mountain in the Rakaposhi–Haramosh subrange of the Karakoram in Gilgit‑Baltistan, Pakistan, known for steep relief and challenging technical…

Harari Region: Ethiopia’s historic enclave and cultural homeland Harari Region Harari Region is a small, eastern Ethiopian regional state centered on the walled city of Harar. It is the traditional homeland of the Harari people and notable for its architectur…

Harbin — Capital of Heilongjiang, China Harbin Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang in northeast China, noted for its wintry climate, Russian-influenced architecture and major cultural events such as the Ice and Snow Sculpture…

Harburg (district) — Landkreis Harburg in Lower Saxony, Germany Harburg (district) Harburg is a rural–suburban district in Lower Saxony, Germany, south of Hamburg. It combines heathland, small towns and commuter suburbs and includes Winsen (Luhe) as its administr…

Hardap Region, Namibia Hardap Region Hardap is a semi‑arid administrative region of Namibia, centered on Mariental and the Hardap Dam; it combines irrigation agriculture, pastoralism and distinctive cultural communiti…

Hardee County, Florida Hardee County is a small, largely rural county in central Florida, established in 1921. Its county seat is Wauchula; agriculture and ranching shape its economy and landscape.

Hardeman County, Texas Hardeman County is a sparsely populated rural county in northern Texas. Its county seat and largest town is Quanah. The area is characterized by agriculture, ranching, and small-to…

Hardin County, Illinois Hardin County is a small, historically rooted county in southern Illinois. Founded in 1839, its seat is Elizabethtown; it is the least populous Illinois county and notable for rive…

Hardin County, Iowa Hardin County is a rural county in the U.S. state of Iowa, with Eldora as its county seat. It had 17,534 residents at the 2010 census and is characterized by agriculture, small tow…

Hardin County, Kentucky County in central Kentucky established in 1792 with county seat Elizabethtown. A regional hub blending small cities, agriculture, industry and a military presence around Fort Knox.

Hardin County, Ohio Hardin County is a largely rural county in west-central Ohio. Its county seat is Kenton; it was organized in 1833 and had a population of 32,058 at the 2010 census.

Hardin County, Texas Hardin County in southeastern Texas; county seat Kountze. Part of the Piney Woods and the Beaumont–Port Arthur region. Population 54,635 in 2010; economy shaped by timber, energy a…

Harding County, South Dakota Harding County is a lightly populated county in northwestern South Dakota, created in 1881 with county seat Buffalo. It features wide prairie, ranching, and a low population densit…

Harford County, Maryland A northeastern Maryland county with a mix of suburban and rural communities, coastal and river frontage, and notable military and maritime sites. County seat: Bel Air.

Harghita County Harghita County: a central Romanian county in eastern Transylvania known for its volcanic mountains, Székely Hungarian cultural majority, spa resorts and forestry- and tourism-base…

Haripur District, Hazara Division — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Haripur District Administrative district in Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Known for Haripur city, Khanpur Dam, Hattar Industrial Estate and proximity to Islamabad.

Harju County (Harju maakond) — northern Estonia region Harju County Harju County in northern Estonia includes the capital Tallinn, important protected areas such as Lahemaa, and nearly 40% of Estonia's population (2011). An economic and cultural ce…

Harju — village in Emmaste Parish, Hiiu County, Estonia Harju, Emmaste Parish Harju is a small village on Hiiumaa island in northwestern Estonia. Historically part of Emmaste Parish, it lies in Hiiu County and exemplifies rural island life, nature and local…

Harlan County, Kentucky: Overview, Geography, History and Culture Harlan County, Kentucky Harlan County is a mountainous county in southeastern Kentucky, known for its coal-mining history, Appalachian culture, and the county seat Harlan. Population was 29,278 at the 201…

Harlan County, Nebraska Overview of Harlan County, Nebraska: location, history, geography, economy, recreation and government, with notes on the Harlan County Reservoir and the county seat, Alma.

Härma, Raasiku Parish — a village in Harju County, northern Estonia Härma, Harju County Härma is a small village in Raasiku Parish, Harju County, in northern Estonia. It is a rural settlement within the Tallinn region, typical of Estonian village life and local agricu…

Härma, Hiiu County (village in northwestern Estonia) Härma, Hiiu County Härma is a small rural village on Hiiumaa in Hiiu County, Estonia. It is associated with the historic Emmaste area and typifies island settlement, landscape, and local livelihoods.

Harmon County, Oklahoma Harmon County is a sparsely populated county in southwestern Oklahoma. Centered on agriculture and ranching, its county seat is Hollis and it lies along the Texas border with a lar…

Harnai District, Balochistan — overview, geography, and economy Harnai District Harnai District is an administrative district in northeastern Balochistan, Pakistan. This article summarizes its location, environment, administration, economy, languages and notab…

Harnes — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Harnes Harnes is a town and commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, formerly part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. It has industrial roots, local cultural sites, and links to th…

Harnett County, North Carolina A county in central North Carolina with a mix of rural and growing suburban communities. County seat Lillington; features include Campbell University, Raven Rock State Park and the…

Härnösand, Sweden Härnösand Härnösand is a coastal town in northern Sweden, seat of Härnösand Municipality and part of Västernorrland County. It is known for its maritime setting, cultural institutions, and p…

Harper County, Kansas Harper County (county code HP) is a rural county in southern Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Anthony. The county is named for Sergeant Marion Harper of the 2nd Kansas C…

Harrison County, Indiana Harrison County, in far southern Indiana along the Ohio River, was established in 1808. Its county seat is Corydon, site of Indiana's first state capital and several historic landm…

Harrison County, Kentucky Harrison County is a north-central Kentucky county with a small, mainly rural population. Its county seat is Cynthiana; the area combines agricultural heritage, historic towns, and…

Hart County, Kentucky — Overview, History and Local Features Hart County, Kentucky Hart County is a rural county in south-central Kentucky with a 2010 population of 18,199 and county seat Munfordville. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, and…

Hartberg-Fürstenfeld District An administrative district in eastern Styria, Austria, formed in 2013 by merging the former Hartberg and Fürstenfeld districts; known for rolling countryside, agriculture, historic…

Hartennes-et-Taux, commune in Aisne (Hauts-de-France), northern France Hartennes-et-Taux Hartennes-et-Taux is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. It comprises two villages and is known for its agricultural lan…

Hartford County, Connecticut Hartford County is in north-central Connecticut, home to the state capital Hartford. It covers about 751 sq mi, had 894,014 residents at the 2010 census, and is a regional center f…

Hartington, Nebraska Hartington is a small city in Cedar County, northeastern Nebraska, serving as the county seat. It is a local center for agriculture, government services, schools, and community lif…

Hartley County, Texas Hartley County is a sparsely populated county in the Texas Panhandle. Its county seat is Channing; part of the city of Dalhart lies within the county. The economy is largely agricu…

Hartley, Cumbria Hartley is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. The 2001 census recorded 133 residents. This article outlines its setting, history, governance…

Harur taluk (Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu) Harur taluk Harur taluk is an administrative division in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, with the town of Harur as its headquarters. The taluk combines rural economy, local services, and cult…

Harvey County, Kansas County in central Kansas with seat and largest city Newton. Predominantly agricultural, organized in the 19th century, population recorded as 34,684 at the 2010 census.