Geography

James River Valley (township), Dickey County, North Dakota James River Valley, North Dakota A small civil township in Dickey County, North Dakota, located in the James River valley region. Largely rural and agricultural, the township had a population of 40 at the 2010 cen…

Jammu and Kashmir (former Indian state) Jammu and Kashmir (state) Former northern Indian state in the western Himalaya, encompassing Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Largely mountainous, its territory has been divided and remains disputed am…

Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) Jammu and Kashmir is a northern union territory of India formed in 2019. This article outlines its geography, administrative change, borders, governance, economy and cultural signi…

Jammu district Administrative district in the southern part of the Jammu region, centered on Jammu city; known for its foothill geography, cultural diversity, and role as an administrative and co…

Jammu region: geography, people, history and significance Jammu region Overview of the Jammu region in northern India: its landscape, climate, peoples, culture, historical background and contemporary importance within the broader Jammu and Kashmir are…

Jamshoro District, Sindh: geography, history, economy and culture Jamshoro District Jamshoro District in Sindh, Pakistan — an administrative region on the Indus known for its educational institutions, the Sehwan Sufi shrine, power generation, agriculture and indus…

Jämtland Jämtland is a large, sparsely populated historical province in central-northern Sweden known for mountains, lakes, a distinctive regional culture, outdoor recreation and a mixed Sw…

Jämtland County — geography, history, culture and economy Jämtland County Jämtland County in central-northern Sweden, with seat in Östersund (est. 1810). Large, sparsely populated region known for mountains, lakes, outdoor tourism, forestry, and distinct…

Jamuna River Major distributary of the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh, the Jamuna is a wide, dynamic braided river important for navigation, agriculture, ecology and flood dynamics, joining the Padm…

Jan Mayen: Remote Norwegian Volcanic Island in the Arctic Ocean Jan Mayen Jan Mayen is a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic Ocean dominated by the Beerenberg volcano. It has no permanent civilian population and hosts meteorological and radio stations.

Janakpur Zone (historic administrative zone of Nepal) Janakpur Zone Overview of Janakpur Zone: geography, cultural history linked to the Ramayana, principal towns, and its role in Nepal's former zonal system.

Jand Tehsil, Attock District (Punjab, Pakistan) Jand Tehsil Jand Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Attock District in Punjab, Pakistan. It comprises rural and urban settlements, agricultural land, and a local administration centere…

Jannu (Mount Khumbhakarna): Himalayan peak of Nepal Jannu Jannu, also called Mount Khumbhakarna or Phoktanglungma, is a 7,710 m Himalayan mountain in Nepal, known for steep, technical faces and a notable 1962 first ascent by a French expe…

Japan (Nihon/Nippon) — geography, history, culture and economy Japan Comprehensive overview of Japan: its geography as an island nation, population centers, government and imperial history, society and culture, economy, and natural environment.

Japurá River (Caquetá River) Japurá River Transboundary South American river rising in the Andes of Colombia as the Caquetá and flowing into Brazil as the Japurá, a major whitewater tributary of the Amazon supporting rich…

Jaraguá do Sul Jaraguá do Sul is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil, noted for its manufacturing economy, German and Italian cultural heritage, annual festivals and nearby Atlantic Forest landscape…

Järpen — locality and municipal seat in Åre Municipality, Jämtland, Sweden Järpen Järpen is a locality in Åre Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden. It functions as the municipal seat and a local service centre, with links to outdoor recreation, regional commerc…

Jarral (Union Council), Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jarral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jarral is a union council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This article explains its administration, geography, economy, culture and local significance.

Järva County, Estonia Järva County Overview of Järva County in central Estonia: geography, administration, history, economy, and notable features including its capital Paide and municipalities.

Jasper County, Georgia Rural county in central Georgia with county seat Monticello. Named for Revolutionary War hero William Jasper; population about 13,900 (2010). Noted for historic downtown, agricultu…

Jasper County, South Carolina Jasper County in the Lowcountry of South Carolina is a largely rural county with county seat Ridgeland; population 24,777 (2010 census). Overview, history, economy, and local featu…

Jassans-Riottier — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Jassans-Riottier Jassans-Riottier is a small French commune in the Ain department, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Overview of its geography, history, administration, economy and notabl…

Jasseron: Commune in the Ain Department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Jasseron Jasseron is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France, part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This article outlines its location, governance, landscape, history and local…

Jasses (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Jasses Jasses is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for rural landscapes, local administration as a French commune, and links to regional…

Jatxou — a commune in the French Basque Country Jatxou Jatxou is a small commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France, within the cultural area of the French Basque Country. The article covers geography, history, culture, admin…

Jaucourt (Aube) — small commune in the Grand Est region of France Jaucourt, Aube Jaucourt is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, typical of France’s local administrative and agricultural landscape.

Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh — overview, history, and notable features Jaunpur district Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India: administrative profile, geography, Sharqi-era heritage, economy, culture, and key landmarks including mosques and bridges.

Jausa — village in Hiiu County, Estonia Jausa Jausa is a small rural village in Emmaste Parish, Hiiu County on Hiiumaa island in northwestern Estonia. This article summarizes its setting, characteristics, history, economy and…

Jauzé — a commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Jauzé Jauzé is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France, characterized by agricultural land, local heritage and the administrative structure o…

Java Sea — shallow tropical sea on the Sunda Shelf Java Sea A shallow inland sea on the Sunda Shelf between Borneo, Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi. Rich in biodiversity and fisheries, important for shipping and tourism, and noted for World War…

Jebel Barkal — Sacred butte and Napatan archaeological complex Jebel Barkal Jebel Barkal is a sandstone butte in northern Sudan, revered in ancient Nubia. It anchors a group of temples, royal cemeteries and ruins linked to the Napatan and Kushite kingdoms…

Jeff Davis County (Georgia and Texas) Jeff Davis County Name shared by two U.S. counties—one in Texas and one in Georgia—both named for Confederate president Jefferson Davis; each has distinct geography, history, and local economy.

Jeff Davis County, Texas Sparsely populated county in West Texas centered on Fort Davis, founded 1887. Known for the Davis Mountains, Fort Davis National Historic Site and the McDonald Observatory; economy…

Jefferson County, Arkansas County in the Arkansas Delta with seat at Pine Bluff; founded 1829 and named for Thomas Jefferson. Overview of geography, history, economy, communities, and notable features.

Jefferson County, Colorado Overview of Jefferson County (Jeffco): location, geography, history, government, economy, and notable communities including Golden and Lakewood.

Jefferson County, Florida Rural county in the Florida Panhandle anchored by the county seat Monticello; part of the Tallahassee metropolitan area with a small population and a landscape of forests, wetlands…

Jefferson County, Georgia Rural county in the U.S. state of Georgia founded in 1796; county seat Louisville. Known for agricultural landscape, historic architecture, and a small population (16,930 at the 20…

Jefferson County, Illinois County in southern Illinois with county seat Mount Vernon. 2010 population 38,827. Established in the early 19th century and named for Thomas Jefferson; a regional transportation a…

Jefferson County, Iowa A county in southeastern Iowa with agricultural roots, a small-town county seat in Fairfield, and a history dating to 1839 when it was named for President Thomas Jefferson.

Jefferson County, Kansas Jefferson County (county code JF) is a rural county in northeastern Kansas. Its seat is Oskaloosa; the county had 19,126 residents at the 2010 census and includes towns such as Val…

Jefferson County, Kentucky County in north-central Kentucky whose county seat is Louisville; the state's most populous county, home to major cultural sites, logistics hubs and the Kentucky Derby.

Jefferson County, Missouri: overview, history, and communities Jefferson County, Missouri Jefferson County in eastern Missouri, with county seat Hillsboro, is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census it had 218,733 residents and a mix of suburban a…

Jefferson County, Montana A county in southwestern Montana established in 1865, with county seat Boulder. Known for its mining and ranching heritage, mountainous landscapes, and small rural communities. 201…

Jefferson County, Nebraska Jefferson County is a rural county in southeastern Nebraska with its county seat at Fairbury. Founded in 1856 and named for Thomas Jefferson, it had 7,547 residents at the 2010 cen…

Jefferson County, Texas County in southeast Texas on the Gulf Coast. Seat is Beaumont. Known for the Spindletop oil discovery, petrochemical industry, Port of Beaumont, and a diverse coastal economy and c…

Jefferson County, Washington Coastal county on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula with Port Townsend as the county seat; known for maritime heritage, protected forests and shoreline, outdoor recreation, and a smal…

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi County in southern Mississippi established in 1906, seat Prentiss; rural community known for timber and agriculture, with a 2010 population of 12,487 and historical ties to the Con…

Jefferson, South Dakota Small city in southeastern South Dakota's Union County, incorporated in 1895; population 547 at the 2010 census. Summary of history, setting, community life and notable characteris…