Geography

Himachal Pradesh: Himalayan state of India Himachal Pradesh Overview of Himachal Pradesh: geography, history, administration, economy, culture and notable features of the northern Indian state with capital Shimla.

Himalayas: geography, origins, ecosystems and human importance Himalayas The Himalayas are the great mountain system of South Asia. This article explains their geography, geological origin, major peaks and rivers, ecological zones, human uses, and conte…

Himalchuli: A major peak of the Mansiri Himal in Nepal Himalchuli Himalchuli is a high Himalayan mountain in Nepal, rising to about 7,893 m. This article summarizes its location, physical features, climbing history, significance, and distinguishi…

Hinds County, Mississippi — overview, history, and key facts Hinds County, Mississippi Hinds County is the most populous county in Mississippi, home to the state capital Jackson and the county seat Raymond. This article covers geography, history, government, institut…

Hindu Kush: mountain range of Central and South Asia Hindu Kush The Hindu Kush is a major mountain range spanning Afghanistan and northern Pakistan. This article covers its geography, major peaks and passes, rivers and ecology, and its historic…

Hindu — village in Hiiu County, Hiiumaa, Estonia Hindu, Hiiu County Hindu is a small village on Hiiumaa island in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia, formerly in Emmaste Parish. A rural settlement characterized by forestry, small-scale farming and p…

Hindustan — name, history, region, and modern usage Hindustan Hindustan is a historical and linguistic name for parts of South Asia: originally 'land of the Indus', later applied to the Indian subcontinent and to the Hindi-speaking northern p…

Hingol National Park (Pakistan) Hingol National Park Hingol National Park is Pakistan’s largest protected area, covering about 1,650 km² along the Makran coast of Balochistan. It protects river valleys, coastal ecosystems, desert and…

Hingol River — perennial river carving the Makran valley, Balochistan Hingol River Hingol (Hungol) River is the longest river of Balochistan, Pakistan. It winds through a dramatic valley in the Makran coast and flows year-round through Hingol National Park, shapi…

Hingoli district — overview, geography, history and cultural significance Hingoli district Hingoli district in Maharashtra, India: summary of location, administration, economy, notable sites such as Aundha Nagnath, demographics, and transport links.

Hinterrhein (Posterior Rhine): Alpine headwater and Graubünden valley Hinterrhein Hinterrhein, the 'Posterior Rhine', is one of the Rhine's Alpine headwaters in Switzerland's Graubünden. It denotes a river, the surrounding valley and a local place name with long…

Hinterrhein District (Graubünden, Switzerland) Hinterrhein District Administrative district in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, named for the Posterior Rhine; Alpine territory noted for its valleys, municipalities and historical municipal mer…

Hinwil District (Canton of Zürich) Hinwil District Hinwil District is one of twelve districts in the German-speaking canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It centers on the town of Hinwil and combines small towns, agricultural land and wo…

Hiranagar (town and tehsil in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir) Hiranagar Hiranagar is a town and tehsil in Kathua district of the Jammu region, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It functions as an administrative hub, local market centre and cultural focal point…

Hirslanden (Zürich) — Quarter, history and features Hirslanden Hirslanden is a residential quarter in district 7 of Zürich, Switzerland, on the western slope of the Adlisberg. It is known for leafy streets, villas, healthcare facilities and qu…

Hisingen — Sweden's most populated island Hisingen Hisingen is an island off Sweden's west coast, north of Gothenburg. Covering about 199 km², it is Sweden's fourth largest island and the most populous; it hosts industry, ports and…

Hispaniola: geography, history and the two modern nations Hispaniola Hispaniola is a large Caribbean island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This article covers its geography, peoples, colonial history, political division, culture, econom…

Hispar Glacier (Karakoram, Pakistan) Hispar Glacier Hispar Glacier is a major Karakoram glacier in Gilgit‑Baltistan that joins Biafo Glacier to form one of the longest non‑polar glacial systems; notable for high‑altitude scenery, ch…

Historic counties of England Traditional territorial divisions of England originating in the medieval era, used historically for administration, law and identity; they still shape ceremonial roles and cultural…

Hitchcock County, Nebraska — overview and key facts Hitchcock County, Nebraska Hitchcock County is a small rural county in southwestern Nebraska, established in 1873 with Trenton as its county seat. Known for agriculture, low population density, and Great Pla…

Hizen Province: historical region of northwestern Kyūshū Hizen Province Hizen Province was an historical Japanese province in northwestern Kyūshū, covering most of modern Saga and parts of Nagasaki; known for its ports, pottery centers and role in earl…

Hochdorf District, Canton of Lucerne Hochdorf District Concise overview of Hochdorf District in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland: location, administration, history, economy, transport and local features.

Hochfrottspitze — Peak of the Allgäu Alps Hochfrottspitze Hochfrottspitze (2,649 m) is the highest German summit of the Allgäu Alps on the Germany–Austria border, known for steep dolomite faces and challenging alpine routes favored by exp…

Hochsauerlandkreis (High Sauerland district, North Rhine-Westphalia) Hochsauerlandkreis Hochsauerlandkreis is a rural district in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its hilly Sauerland landscape, winter sports, forests and small towns such as Arnsberg…

Hochtaunuskreis Hochtaunuskreis is a rural district in Hesse, Germany, north of Frankfurt, covering part of the Taunus mountains; known for forests, spa towns, tourism and high living standards.

Hochvogel: prominent peak of the Allgäu Alps Hochvogel Hochvogel is a 2,592 m mountain on the Germany–Austria border in the Allgäu Alps, known for its steep limestone flanks, classic climbing routes, 19th‑century exploration, and a 194…

Hocking County, Ohio Hocking County is a rural county in southeastern Ohio known for its forested hills, limestone gorges and outdoor recreation. Its county seat is Logan; it was established in 1818.

Hodgeman County, Kansas Hodgeman County is a sparsely populated county in central-southwest Kansas with a rural economy centered on farming and ranching; its county seat and largest city is Jetmore.

Hof (district) — rural district in Upper Franconia, Bavaria Hof (district) Hof is a rural district (Landkreis) in Upper Franconia, northeastern Bavaria, Germany. It surrounds but does not include the independent city of Hof and combines small towns, farml…

Hohenlohekreis: rural district in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany Hohenlohe (district) Hohenlohekreis is a rural district in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, centered on Künzelsau. The district combines agricultural landscapes, small towns, historic sites and lig…

Hoher Dachstein Hoher Dachstein is a prominent limestone massif in central Austria, a peak of about 2,995 m known for its glaciers, karst caves, fossils and status as the highest point of Upper Au…

Hohes Licht (Allgäu Alps mountain) Hohes Licht Hohes Licht is a 2,651 m peak in the Allgäu Alps, located in Tyrol, Austria. Second-highest in the range, it has early survey history and remains a popular but exposed alpine objec…

Hokurikudō — ancient Japanese circuit and coastal route Hokurikudō Hokurikudō was both an administrative circuit and the main coastal road along Japan’s Sea of Japan shore, part of the classical Gokishichidō system and a precursor to the modern Ho…

Holarctic — biogeographic realm of the northern continents Holarctic The Holarctic is the major biogeographic realm of the Northern Hemisphere, combining the Palearctic and Nearctic regions; it encompasses boreal, temperate and Arctic habitats with…

Hollabrunn District (Lower Austria) Hollabrunn District Administrative district in northeastern Lower Austria, centered on the town of Hollabrunn; noted for wine-growing in the Weinviertel, mixed rural and small-town character, and regi…

Holland: region, history, and modern usage Holland Holland is a historic region in the western Netherlands, now divided into North Holland and South Holland. This article covers its geography, historical evolution, administrative s…

Hombourg-Budange — commune in Moselle, Grand Est, France Hombourg-Budange Hombourg-Budange is a small commune in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in north-eastern France, known for its rural setting, local heritage and the historical shifts…

Home Nations — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Home Nations The Home Nations are the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—used to describe distinct legal, political and sporting iden…

Hondo River (Río Hondo) — Belize–Mexico border river Hondo River (Belize) The Hondo River (Río Hondo) runs about 150 km northeast to Chetumal Bay, forming much of the Belize–Mexico border. It supports mangrove estuaries, local fisheries, Maya archaeologi…

Honduras: geography, people, history and contemporary issues Honduras Honduras is a Central American nation on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. This article summarizes its geography, people, history, economy, biodiversity and major social challenges…

Hong Kong Time (HKT): the UTC+8 time standard for Hong Kong Hong Kong Time Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the standard time for Hong Kong, set at UTC+8. It is used year-round for government, commerce and daily life and corresponds to the IANA zone Asia/Hong_Kong…

Honshū — Japan's largest and most populous island Honshū Honshū is the largest island of Japan and its cultural, political, and economic center. This article summarizes its geography, history, major cities, transport links, and notable f…

Hood River County, Oregon Hood River County in northern Oregon borders the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood. Known for fruit orchards, vineyards, and wind sports; its county seat is the city of Hood Rive…

Hooghly River — distributary of the Ganges in West Bengal Hooghly River The Hooghly is a 260 km distributary of the Ganges in West Bengal. It flows past Kolkata to a tidal estuary and the Bay of Bengal, shaped by tributaries, barrages, navigation, comm…

Horgen District Administrative district in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland, centered on the town of Horgen and stretching along the western shore of Lake Zürich with mixed suburban and rural cha…

Horizon (boundary between earth and sky) Horizon The horizon is the apparent line separating the ground or sea from the sky. This article explains its types, geometry, history, uses in navigation and surveying, and related optica…

Horizontal: direction, meaning, and uses Horizontal Horizontal denotes the direction perpendicular to vertical, aligned with the horizon. It appears in geometry, engineering, art and navigation as a reference to levels, planes and l…

Horn District (Lower Austria): overview, geography, history and local life Horn District Horn District is an administrative district in the state of Lower Austria. Rural in character, it centers on the town of Horn and comprises historic market towns, agricultural area…