Junín Region — central Peruvian highlands and Amazon transition Junín Region Overview of the Junín Region of Peru: geography, history, economy, culture, protected areas and administrative structure, with notes on the capital Huancayo and notable features.
Jura: island, mountain range, and regional name Jura Jura refers to a Scottish island, a mountain chain on the French–Swiss–German border, and several civil and historical places. The name is linked to geology, wine, watchmaking and…
Jura (department) Jura is a department in eastern France, named for the Jura mountains. Noted for forested plateaus, vineyards (Vin Jaune, Vin de Paille), Comté cheese, watchmaking heritage and regi…
Jura bernois (administrative district) French-speaking administrative district in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It comprises 49 municipalities across 541.75 km² and represents the Bernese Jura region.
Jura Mountains A folded limestone range on the border of Switzerland and France, the Jura Mountains stretch from Lake Geneva to the Rhine and are known for karst geology, fossils, pastoral agricu…
Jura-Nord vaudois District, canton of Vaud, Switzerland Jura-Nord vaudois (district) Administrative district in the canton of Vaud with Yverdon-les-Bains as its centre. Overview of geography, history, economy and a linked list of its municipalities.
Jura (Island) — Scottish Inner Hebrides island Jura, Scotland Jura is a sparsely populated, mountainous island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, known for its rugged scenery, blanket bogs, the Paps of Jura and literary association with Georg…
Jurassic Coast — World Heritage coastline in south-west England Jurassic Coast A 96-mile (154 km) World Heritage coastline in south-west England notable for 185 million years of exposed geology, important fossil sites, coastal walks and natural landmarks such…
Jurua River (Juruá) — river in western Brazil and part of the Peru border Jurua River The Jurua River (Portuguese: Juruá) flows through western Brazil's Amazon region. Its upper reaches form part of the Brazil–Peru boundary and it sustains seasonal floodplains, dive…
Jutland: the peninsula of mainland Denmark and northern Germany Jutland Jutland is the large peninsula forming mainland Denmark and part of northern Germany, known for its flat landscapes, coastal waterways, mixed Danish–German history, and important s…
Juvanzé — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Juvanzé Juvanzé is a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, historical background, local administration and po…
Kaber, Eden — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England Kaber Kaber is a small rural village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. It recorded 89 residents at the 2001 census and is characteristic of small upland Cumbrian…
Kabul Province Kabul Province in eastern Afghanistan contains the national capital and is the country's most populous, densely urbanized province with diverse communities, long history, and centr…
Kabul River The Kabul River is a major transboundary tributary of the Indus, rising in Afghanistan's Sanglakh Range and flowing about 700 km through Kabul and Jalalabad into Pakistan, supporti…
Kachhi District (formerly Bolan District), Balochistan, Pakistan Kachhi District Kachhi District, historically known as Bolan District, is a central district of Balochistan province in Pakistan. It comprises lowland plains and the Bolan Pass and supports agricu…
Kadavu Province Kadavu Province is an island province of Fiji in the Eastern Division, known for its rugged main island, small outer isles, and the extensive Great Astrolabe Reef that supports div…
Kaderna — village on Hiiumaa, Hiiu County, Estonia Kaderna Kaderna is a small village on Hiiumaa island in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia. This article outlines its location, landscape, administrative context, history, and local charact…
Kaeng Krachan National Park Thailand's largest national park, Kaeng Krachan protects rainforest on the Tenasserim range, links to Myanmar, supplies major rivers and a reservoir, and faces biodiversity and poa…
Kaga Province Former Japanese province in the area of present-day Ishikawa Prefecture on Honshū, known for Kanazawa, the powerful Maeda clan, and rich regional crafts and gardens.
Kagawa Prefecture: Japan’s Smallest Prefecture on Shikoku Kagawa Prefecture Overview of Kagawa Prefecture (capital Takamatsu): geography, history, culture, economy, attractions such as Sanuki udon, Ritsurin Garden, Naoshima art islands and the Seto Inland…
Kaghan Valley: highland valley of Mansehra, Pakistan Kaghan Valley Kaghan Valley is an alpine valley in Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known for lakes, meadows, mountain passes and seasonal tourism. It was affected by the 2005 ea…
Kagoshima Prefecture: geography, history, culture and notable features Kagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu Island, Japan. Overview of its geography, islands, volcanoes, history from Satsuma, economy, culture and natural attractions including Sakurajima and…
Kahuta Tehsil: Administrative, geographic, and historic overview Kahuta Tehsil Kahuta Tehsil is a subdistrict of Rawalpindi District in Punjab, Pakistan. This article summarizes its location, geography, administration, economy, and notable features including…
Kainuu — region of eastern Finland Kainuu Kainuu is a largely forested, lake-rich region in eastern Finland. It has a small population, several municipalities led by Kajaani, a mixed economy of forestry, services and touri…
Kaiserslautern (district) Landkreis Kaiserslautern is a rural district in the south of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, characterized by forested landscapes, mixed agriculture, small towns and close ties to t…
Kaiserstuhl: volcanic hills and wine district in the Upper Rhine Plain Kaiserstuhl Kaiserstuhl is a small volcanic hill range and notable wine-growing district in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known for warm microclimate, fertile volcanic soils, and distinctive vin…
Kakheti — eastern Georgian region known for wine production Kakheti Kakheti is a historic and agricultural region in eastern Georgia. Its capital is Telavi. Kakheti is noted for the Alazani valley, winemaking traditions, mountain parks and medieval…
Kala Dhaka (Torghar) — the Black Mountain of Hazara Kala Dhaka Kala Dhaka, also called Torghar or the Black Mountain, is a rugged mountainous district in Hazara Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, noted for its Pashtun tribal communities,…
Kalahari Desert: geography, ecology, people and conservation Kalahari Desert Large semi-arid region of southern Africa spanning Botswana, Namibia and South Africa; notable for sandy plains, seasonal life after rains, the Okavango Delta and rich human and wi…
Kalamazoo County, Michigan: Overview, history, and points of interest Kalamazoo County, Michigan Kalamazoo County in southwestern Michigan centers on the city of Kalamazoo. It blends urban, suburban and rural areas and is known for higher education, manufacturing heritage, and…
Kalat District (Qalat), Balochistan, Pakistan Kalat District Kalat (Qalat) is a district in central Balochistan, Pakistan, historically the seat of the princely State of Kalat. It has a largely rural, tribal population and a landscape of ari…
Kalat Division (Balochistan, Pakistan) Kalat Division Former administrative division in central Balochistan, Pakistan; centered on the historical Khanate of Kalat and reorganized after the 2000 local government reforms.
Kalat (Qalat), Pakistan — historical town and district capital Kalat, Pakistan Kalat (Qalat) is a historic town in central Balochistan, Pakistan. It is the administrative centre of Kalat District and was the seat of the Khanate of Kalat, with a distinct Brahu…
Kalbajar District (Kəlbəcər) — western Azerbaijan Kalbajar District Kalbajar District is a mountainous district in western Azerbaijan, known for mineral springs, forests and recent history connected to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts; returned to Az…
Kalbajar–Lachin Economic Region Former economic region of Azerbaijan covering the mountainous Kalbajar and Lachin districts; abolished in 2021 and now administered as part of the East Zangezur economic region.
Kalgan River Coastal river in the Great Southern region of Western Australia near Albany, about 140 km long; noted for its ancient valley, estuarine wetlands, ecological diversity and cultural…
Kaliningrad — Russian exclave and former Königsberg on the Baltic Sea Kaliningrad Kaliningrad is a Russian port city and the administrative center of Kaliningrad Oblast, an exclave on the Baltic Sea with a long history as the former German city of Königsberg.
Kaliningrad Oblast — the Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea Kaliningrad Oblast Kaliningrad Oblast is a Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic coast. Its history, from Teutonic and Prussian rule to Soviet annexation, shapes its population,…
Kaliningrad Time (UZ1): the time zone of Russia's western exclave Kaliningrad Time The time standard used in Kaliningrad Oblast. Currently UTC+02:00 (since October 2014); previously changed by national reforms in 2011. Russia does not observe daylight saving time…
Kallavesi — a large lake in eastern Finland Kallavesi Kallavesi is a large freshwater lake in eastern Finland near Kuopio, covering about 472.8 km² with mean depth ~8.9 m and a maximum depth of about 75 m; popular for boating, fishing…
Kalmar County (Kalmar län) Kalmar County County in southeastern Sweden covering coastal mainland and the island of Öland; administrative seat Kalmar. Noted for Kalmar Castle, Öland's Stora Alvaret, mixed economy and coast…
Republic of Kalmykia Kalmykia Kalmykia is a federal subject of the Russian Federation located in the southern steppe north of the Caspian Sea, noted for its Kalmyk (Mongolic) heritage, Tibetan Buddhism, and pas…
Kamchatka Krai Kamchatka Krai is a large, sparsely populated federal subject of Russia in the Far East, noted for its active volcanoes, rich marine life, indigenous cultures and outdoor tourism.
Kamchatka Peninsula Large volcanic peninsula in eastern Russia known for active volcanoes, rich wildlife, salmon rivers and sparse human settlement. Important for conservation and geologic research.
Kamchatka Time (ANAT) — the UTC+12 time zone of Russia's Far East Kamchatka Time Kamchatka Time (ANAT) is the time zone for Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and Chukotka at UTC+12. It has seen several administrative changes (2010–2014) and formerly had a summer tim…
Kamet — Himalayan peak in Uttarakhand, India Kamet Kamet is a 7,756 m Himalayan mountain in Uttarakhand, India. It is the world’s 29th highest peak and was first climbed in 1931 by Frank Smythe, Eric Shipton, R.L. Holdsworth and Le…
Kampong Speu Province — geography, history, economy and notable features Kampong Speu province Kampong Speu is a central Cambodian province with capital Chbar Mon, home to Phnom Aural and protected areas such as Kirirom National Park. It combines mountain forests and agricul…
Kampot Province (Cambodia) Kampot province Kampot is a coastal province in southern Cambodia known for its riverfront town, pepper cultivation, Bokor mountain park and about 45 km of Gulf of Thailand coastline.
