Geography

Ardennes (forest) A forested highland region in northwestern Europe spanning eastern Belgium, Luxembourg and northeastern France, noted for wooded hills, Paleozoic geology, river valleys (Meuse) and…

Area code 316 (Wichita, Kansas) Area code 316 Area code 316 serves Wichita and nearby communities in south-central Kansas. Established in 1947 as part of the original North American plan, it was reduced in 2001 when 620 was sp…

Area code 701 — North Dakota's single telephone area code Area code 701 Area code 701 is the original and sole telephone area code assigned to the U.S. state of North Dakota. Established in 1947, it still covers the entire state though exhaustion is fo…

Argelos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Argelos, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Argelos is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, typical of rural communities in the region with local administration, agricultural activit…

Argentina: geography, people, history, and culture Argentina Comprehensive overview of Argentina covering its geography, major cities, languages, history, culture, and political claims in a concise, neutral format.

Argentine Antarctica Argentine Antarctica is the sector of the Antarctic continent claimed by Argentina, administered as part of Tierra del Fuego and used mainly for scientific research under the Antar…

Arges (Argeș): river, county, and other meanings Arges Arges (Romanian Argeș) primarily denotes a river and a county in southern Romania; it also appears in Greek mythology and in place and club names. This entry outlines the main sens…

Argeș (river) The Argeș is a major river in southern Romania that rises in the Făgăraș Mountains and flows south to the Danube. It is important for hydroelectric power, irrigation, transport his…

Argeș County, Romania Argeș County Argeș County is a region in southern-central Romania, stretching from the Southern Carpathians down to Wallachian plains. Its capital is Pitești; the county is known for industry,…

Arghakhanchi District, Nepal Arghakhanchi District Arghakhanchi District is a hilly district in Nepal's Lumbini region with headquarters at Sandhikharka. It has mixed agriculture, hill settlements, cultural sites and a history link…

Arghanj Khwa District, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Arghanj Khwa District Arghanj Khwa is a rural district in northeastern Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province, created in 2005 from part of Yaftali Payan. It is mountainous, sparsely settled, and shares the…

Argœuves: a commune in the Somme, Hauts-de-France Argœuves Argœuves is a small French commune in the Somme department, Hauts-de-France, known for its riverside setting near Amiens, rural character, local heritage and ties to the Somme vall…

Argolis Argolis is a coastal region in the eastern Peloponnese of Greece, known for Mycenaean ruins, classical sites, Nafplio’s historic harbor, olive cultivation, and seaside tourism.

Arguel (Somme) — small commune in Hauts-de-France, northern France Arguel, Somme Arguel is a small French commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France. Rural in character, it exemplifies local administration, agricultural economy, and regional history typ…

Argyll — historic county and coastal region of western Scotland Argyll Argyll is a long, island-studded coastal region on Scotland’s west coast, known for rugged landscapes, Gaelic heritage, sea lochs, castles and island whisky traditions.

Arhansus — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Arhansus Arhansus is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, associated with the French Basque Country and known for its traditional rural chara…

Arica y Parinacota Region (XV), northern Chile Arica y Parinacota Region Northernmost region of Chile, created in 2007. Coastal deserts, high Andean altiplano, two provinces (Arica and Parinacota), important Aymara heritage, Lauca National Park, port ci…

Ariège (department, Occitanie, France) Ariège (department) Ariège is a sparsely populated department in southern France's Occitanie region, named for the Ariège river and known for Pyrenean mountains, prehistoric caves, medieval sites and…

Ariège (river) A river in southern France, the Ariège flows north from the Pyrenees for about 163 km and joins the Garonne. It gives its name to the Ariège department and is important for ecology…

Ariyalur district Ariyalur is a district in Tamil Nadu, India, known for cement and lignite industries, rich fossil beds and Chola-period monuments such as Gangaikonda Cholapuram; it had 752,481 peo…

Arizona: Geography, history, and significance of the Grand Canyon State Arizona Comprehensive overview of Arizona: physical geography, climate, history, peoples, economy and notable features including the Grand Canyon, Four Corners, major cities and Native Ame…

Arizona Territory (United States, 1863–1912) Arizona Territory U.S. territory created in 1863 from the New Mexico Territory that governed the area of present-day Arizona until statehood in 1912; known for mining, ranching, railroads and Apache…

Ark-La-Tex: Four-State Region at the Arkansas–Louisiana–Texas–Oklahoma Junction Ark-La-Tex The Ark-La-Tex is a U.S. socio-economic region where Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma meet, known for Piney Woods, oil and timber industries, mixed cultural traditions, and…

Arkansas River Major U.S. river rising in the Colorado Rockies and flowing southeast through Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Mississippi; important for navigation, irrigation, recreation and…

Armançon — river in Burgundy, France Armançon The Armançon is a right-bank tributary of the Yonne in eastern France, flowing through the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region and giving its name to several local communes and valleys.

Armavir Province: geography, history, and cultural significance Armavir Province Armavir is a small, agriculturally rich province in western Armenia, home to the spiritual center Echmiadzin, historic Sardarapat, and a mix of urban and rural communities.

Armeau (Yonne) — commune in Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, France Armeau Armeau is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, central France. This article describes its location, administration, landscape, local life, hist…

Armenian Highlands: geography, geology, history and cultural significance Armenian highlands High volcanic plateau in the South Caucasus and eastern Anatolia. Covers terrain, geology, cultures, apricot origin, theories of Indo-European origins, and its role in regional his…

Armorial of the Districts of Rhineland-Palatinate Armorial of districts in Rhineland-Palatinate Overview and explanation of the coats of arms used by the 24 rural districts and 12 urban districts of Rhineland-Palatinate, with heraldic features, history, uses and notable examp…

Armorica (Aremorica): the ancient coastal region of northwestern Gaul Armorica Armorica, or Aremorica, is the classical name for the coastal territory of northwestern Gaul — roughly modern Brittany and the lands between the Seine and Loire — known for Celtic…

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania A concise encyclopedia entry on Armstrong County, PA: location, history, geography, economy, recreation, and communities, with links to key references and the county seat Kittannin…

Armstrong County, Texas — overview, geography, history and local life Armstrong County, Texas Armstrong County is a small, rural county in the high plains of the Texas Panhandle. Its county seat is Claude; the 2010 census recorded about 1,900 residents. Rural economy center…

Arnage, Sarthe — commune near Le Mans in Pays de la Loire Arnage, Sarthe Arnage is a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its proximity to Le Mans and for giving its name to a famous corner on the Circuit…

Arnhem Land: geography, culture, and history of Australia's northern region Arnhem Land Arnhem Land is a large, mainly Indigenous region in the north-east of the Northern Territory, Australia, known for rich Aboriginal cultures, seasonal landscapes, Kakadu overlap and…

Arnsberg Government Region (Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg) Arnsberg Government Region Administrative region in the southeast of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, covering parts of the Ruhr urban area and the Sauerland hills; mixed industrial and rural landscape with…

Arques, Aveyron — a rural commune in southern France Arques, Aveyron Arques is a small commune in the Aveyron department of Occitanie, southern France. Known for its rural landscape, traditional architecture and Occitan heritage, it typifies Aveyron…

Arras-sur-Rhône: overview, geography, history and local features Arras-sur-Rhône Arras-sur-Rhône is a small commune in the Ardèche département of southern France, on the Rhône river. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, economy, and points…

Arrast-Larrebieu: a rural commune in the Soule region of southwestern France Arrast-Larrebieu Overview of Arrast-Larrebieu, a small agricultural commune in the former province of Soule, its geography, history, economy, culture and local features.

Arre (river, Gard, France) Arre (river) Small river in the Gard department of Occitanie, southeastern France. A right tributary of the Hérault, the Arre flows from local hills and supports nearby communities, agriculture…

Arricau-Bordes — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Arricau-Bordes Arricau-Bordes is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and quiet village life.

Arrondissement of Altkirch: overview, geography, history and administration Arrondissement of Altkirch The arrondissement of Altkirch is a rural subprefectural district in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est. It lies in the Sundgau area near the Swiss border, with small towns, agriculture, forests…

Arrondissement of Annecy (Haute‑Savoie, France) Arrondissement of Annecy Administrative arrondissement in Haute‑Savoie, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, centred on Annecy; combines lakeside lowlands, Alpine valleys, historic town and tourism infrastructure.

Arrondissement of Arcachon (Gironde, France) Arrondissement of Arcachon Coastal arrondissement in Gironde centered on Arcachon; known for Arcachon Bay, oyster farming, dune of Pilat, tourism and pine forests. Created from parts of Bordeaux arrondisseme…

Arrondissement of Arles: geography, history and administrative profile Arrondissement of Arles Overview of the arrondissement of Arles in Bouches‑du‑Rhône, its geography, Roman heritage, economy, administration and notable natural and cultural sites.

Arrondissement of Aurillac Administrative arrondissement in the Cantal department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with Aurillac as its prefecture; overview of role, geography, history, economy and notable places.

Arrondissement of Bar-sur-Aube Administrative subdivision in the Aube department of Grand Est, France, centered on the town of Bar-sur-Aube; noted for viticulture, rural landscapes and local administration.

Arrondissement of Belfort: overview, history, and significance Arrondissement of Belfort The arrondissement of Belfort is the single arrondissement of the Territoire de Belfort in eastern France, centered on the city of Belfort and notable for its strategic history and…

Arrondissement of Bergerac — administrative division in Dordogne, France Arrondissement of Bergerac Overview of the arrondissement of Bergerac in the Dordogne department, covering location, role, history, economy, composition and notable features including wine, tourism and trans…