Geography

Haryana: Northern Indian state — geography, history, economy and culture Haryana Haryana is a northern Indian state adjacent to Delhi, known for its agricultural productivity, industrial growth, Vedic and epic associations, and distinct Haryanvi culture and lan…

Harz (district) A rural district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, covering the northern Harz mountains and including the Brocken; noted for national park areas, historic towns and a tourism-oriented eco…

Haskell County, Oklahoma County in eastern Oklahoma with county seat Stigler. Rural economy, Choctaw Nation heritage, created at statehood and named for Governor Charles N. Haskell. Population was 11,792 i…

Haskovo Province — Southern Bulgarian region and administrative unit Haskovo Province Haskovo Province is an administrative region in southern Bulgaria centred on the city of Haskovo. It combines plains and low mountains, historical sites, mineral springs and cross-…

Haßberge (district, Bavaria) Haßberge (district) Haßberge is a rural district in Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. It includes the Haßberge hills, several market towns and villages, and was formed in 1972 from three older distri…

Hatay: crossroads of cultures on Turkey’s southeastern Mediterranean coast Hatay Hatay, a province and historic region centered on Antakya (ancient Antioch), links the Mediterranean to Syria. Noted for its multicultural heritage, archaeology, cuisine and strate…

Hattian Bala District Hattian Bala District is an administrative district in Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, known for its mountainous terrain, river valleys, local languages and agriculture, with l…

Haut-de-Bosdarros Haut-de-Bosdarros is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, known for its rural character, Béarnais roots, and proximity to the Pyrenees.

Haut-Katanga Province — southeastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Haut-Katanga Province Haut-Katanga is a southeastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with capital Lubumbashi. Created in 2015 from the former Katanga, it is a major mining and transport…

Haut-Lomami Province (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Haut-Lomami Haut-Lomami is a south-central province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with capital Kamina. Created in 2015 from the former Katanga, it is known for its plateau landscapes…

Haut-Mbomou (prefecture of the Central African Republic) Haut-Mbomou Haut-Mbomou is a remote, sparsely populated prefecture in southeastern Central African Republic, centered on the town of Obo and known for its forest–savanna landscapes, cross‑bord…

Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon Haut-Ogooué Province Southeastern province of Gabon centered on Franceville, noted for its mining economy (manganese, gold, uranium), the Ogooué River, and the uranium-bearing mineral francevillite.

Haut-Rhin (Upper Rhine) — department in Grand Est, France Haut-Rhin Haut-Rhin is a French department in the Grand Est region along the Rhine. Known for its vineyards, Vosges foothills, and historic Alsatian towns, its prefecture is Colmar and its l…

Haut-Uélé Province — northeastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Haut-Uélé Haut-Uélé is a northeastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with capital at Isiro. Named for the Uele River, it was created in 2015 from Orientale and is largely r…

Haute-Corse — department of northern Corsica Haute-Corse Haute-Corse is the northern department of the island of Corsica, centred on Bastia. It is known for rugged mountains, coastal towns, Corsican culture, and tourism-driven economy.

Haute-Garonne: geography, history, economy and cultural highlights Haute-Garonne Haute-Garonne is a department in southwestern France named for the Garonne River. Centered on Toulouse, it spans plains, river valleys and reaches the Pyrenees with industry, unive…

Haute-Loire — department of south-central France Haute-Loire Haute-Loire is a mountainous department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, named for the Loire river. Known for Le Puy-en-Velay, volcanic landscapes, lentils, and historic pilgrimage archite…

Haute-Marne Haute-Marne is a rural department in northeastern France, named for the Marne River. It is part of the Grand Est region, with Chaumont as its prefecture and historical ties to figu…

Haute-Saône Haute-Saône is a largely rural department in eastern France's Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté region, named for the Saône River. Overview of its geography, history, economy, administration…

Haute‑Savoie — Alpine département of France bordering Switzerland and Italy Haute-Savoie Haute‑Savoie is a mountainous département in Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, known for Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, ski resorts, cross‑border links with Switzerland and historical ties to Savoy.

Hautes-Alpes — department in Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur, France Hautes-Alpes Hautes-Alpes is a mountainous department in southeastern France, known for high Alpine peaks, national parks, winter sports and historic towns such as Gap and Briançon. It lies wit…

Hautes-Pyrénées Hautes-Pyrénées is a mountainous department in southwestern France (Occitanie) known for the Pyrenees peaks, pilgrimage site Lourdes, alpine resorts, pastoral traditions and rich n…

Hauts-Bassins Region (Burkina Faso) Hauts-Bassins Region Hauts-Bassins is an administrative region in western Burkina Faso with capital Bobo-Dioulasso. It comprises three provinces and is a cultural and economic center known for agricult…

Hauts-de-France: geography, history, economy and culture Hauts-de-France Hauts-de-France is a northern French region formed in 2016 from Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy. It includes Lille as capital and combines coastal ports, industrial areas, agricultu…

Hauts-de-Seine — department of the western inner suburbs of Paris Hauts-de-Seine Hauts-de-Seine (department 92) is an inner suburb of Paris in Île-de-France, home to Nanterre, La Défense business district, and several affluent communes with strong economic acti…

Haveli District (Azad Kashmir) Havaily District Haveli District is an administrative district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, known for its mountainous terrain, rural communities, and cultural ties to the broader Kashmir re…

Havel — river in northeastern Germany Havel The Havel is a major river in northeastern Germany, flowing through lakes, wetlands and cities before joining the Elbe. It is important for navigation, recreation, and regional eco…

Havelland (district) — region of the Havel river in Brandenburg, Germany Havelland Havelland is a rural district in the state of Brandenburg, named for the Havel river. It features river floodplains, agricultural land, small towns and cultural ties to German lite…

Hawaii–Aleutian Time Zone Time zone covering Hawaii and western Aleutian Islands (UTC−10 standard). Hawaii stays on HST year‑round; the Aleutians may observe daylight saving time and shift to UTC−9 (HDT). I…

Hawaiian Islands An overview of the Hawaiian Islands: the main islands, geological origin, human history, ecosystems, economy and cultural significance within the U.S. state of Hawaii.

Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain: geology, history and significance Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain A submarine volcanic chain stretching across the northern Pacific from the Hawaiian Islands to the Emperor Seamounts, recording plate motion, hotspot activity and rich marine ecosy…

Hayes County, Nebraska Hayes County is a sparsely populated county in southwestern Nebraska, created in 1877 with Hayes Center as its seat. Agriculture and ranching dominate its economy and landscape.

Haywood County, Tennessee: Geography, History, and Demographics Haywood County, Tennessee Overview of Haywood County, Tennessee — a western county centered on Brownsville. Covers geography and land use, 19th-century history, demographic trends, local government, economy…

Hazara Division — region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Hazara Hazara Division is an administrative region in northeastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It includes several mountainous districts, has a Hindko-speaking majority, and a history o…

Hazara District (former administrative district in Pakistan) Hazara District Former district in Peshawar Division of the North-West Frontier Province, covering a narrow corridor north of Peshawar; renamed Hazara Division after administrative reorganization…

Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park A protected area near Quetta in Balochistan, Pakistan, conserving mountainous and arid habitats around Chiltan Mountain and the Hazarganji valley, and supporting regional wildlife…

Hazaristan (Hazarajat): The Central Highlands and Homeland of the Hazara Hazaristan Hazaristan (Hazarajat) denotes the mountainous central highlands of Afghanistan traditionally inhabited by the Hazara people. It is an ethnographic region rather than a formal prov…

Hazelwood North, Victoria: a rural residential locality in Gippsland Hazelwood North, Victoria Hazelwood North is a rural residential locality in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, known for small farms and lifestyle blocks, native bushland, and its proximity to Latrobe regional cen…

Hazro Tehsil (Attock District, Punjab, Pakistan) Hazro Tehsil Hazro Tehsil is a recently created administrative subdivision of Attock District in Punjab, Pakistan, forming part of the NA-57 constituency; it is a local centre for agriculture,…

Headlands and Bays: Coastal Landforms, Formation and Importance Headlands and bays Clear overview of headlands and bays, how they form, coastal processes, examples, hazards, and human uses, with geological and ecological context.

Hebrides: islands, history and culture of Scotland’s western archipelagos Hebrides The Hebrides are two island groups off Scotland’s west coast — the Outer Hebrides and the Inner Hebrides — known for rugged landscapes, Gaelic culture, wildlife and maritime herita…

Hectare A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square metres, commonly used for land measurement in agriculture, forestry and planning; 100 hectares equal one square kilom…

Heidekreis — district of Lüneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany Heidekreis Heidekreis is a rural district in Lower Saxony, Germany, centered on the Lüneburg Heath. It combines heathland, forests and small towns; economy relies on agriculture, tourism, for…

Heidenheim (district) — Landkreis Heidenheim, Baden-Württemberg Heidenheim (district) Heidenheim is a rural district (Landkreis) in eastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, centered on Heidenheim an der Brenz. It combines parts of the Swabian Jura, industrial towns, and…

Heilbronn (district) Heilbronn is a rural district in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, surrounding the independent city of Heilbronn. It is known for the Neckar valley, vineyards, mixed industry an…

Heilongjiang Province: geography, history, economy and culture Heilongjiang Heilongjiang, China's northeasternmost province, borders Russia and includes Harbin. Known for cold winters, the Amur (Heilongjiang) River, agriculture, heavy industry, and the Har…

Heinsberg (district) — North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Heinsberg (district) Heinsberg is a district in western North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on the Lower Rhine near the Dutch border. It comprises small towns and rural areas, with cross-border ties, agri…

Hejaz — western Saudi region, history, cities and cultural significance Hejaz Hejaz is the Red Sea coastal region of western Saudi Arabia containing Mecca, Medina and Jeddah; known for pilgrimage, historical trade routes, distinct Hejazi culture and coastal…