Geography

Kandahar Province Kandahar Province is a large, historically important region in southern Afghanistan centered on the city of Kandahar; it is an agricultural, cultural and strategic hub with a major…

Kanem (former prefecture of Chad) Kanem Kanem was a former prefecture in west-central Chad with capital at Mao. Named after the historic Kanem region, it was reorganized in 2002 when Chad replaced prefectures with region…

Kanem Region (Chad): geography, history, administration, and economy Kanem Region Kanem is a region in west-central Chad, named after the medieval Kanem Empire. Its capital is Mao. The region was formed in 2002 and reorganized in 2008; it has three departments a…

Kangarli District (Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan) Kangarli District Kangarli District is the newest district of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, created in 2004. Its administrative centre is Givrakh and its name recalls the histori…

Kangchenjunga — The Five Treasures of Snow Kangchenjunga Kangchenjunga is the third-highest mountain on Earth (8,586 m), straddling Nepal and Sikkim. Known for its five major summits, cultural significance, and challenging routes, it is…

Kanjut Sar: a major peak of the Karakoram Kanjut Sar Kanjut Sar is a 7,760 m mountain in Pakistan's Karakoram range, part of the Hispar Muztagh subrange. Noted for its height, technical climbing routes and glacial surroundings, it wa…

Kankai River (Mai Khola) — river of eastern Nepal Kankai River The Kankai River (also Mai Khola) flows north–south through Ilam and Jhapa in eastern Nepal. Sacred in Hindu practice, it supports local agriculture, ecosystems and seasonal pilgri…

Kankakee River The Kankakee River is a 133-mile tributary of the Illinois River flowing west from northwestern Indiana into northeastern Illinois, historically draining the Grand Kankakee Marsh a…

Kannauj district — history, culture, and the attar industry Kannauj district Kannauj district in Uttar Pradesh, India, is known for its historic city Kanyakubja and traditional attar (perfume) production; it was formed in 1997 and had about 1.66 million peo…

Kannur district, Kerala — geography, history, culture and economy Kannur district Comprehensive overview of Kannur district on Kerala's Malabar coast: geography, history, culture (Theyyam), handloom traditions, economy, transport and tourism highlights.

Kanpur division (Uttar Pradesh, India) Kanpur division Administrative division in central Uttar Pradesh centered on the city of Kanpur, covering multiple districts, with industrial, agricultural and historical importance along the Gang…

Kansai region (Kinki / Kinai) — cultural and historical heart of western Honshu Kansai region Kansai, also called Kinki or Kinai, is a traditional region of Japan centered on Kyoto and Osaka. It is noted for historic capitals, distinct dialect and cuisine, and a major econo…

Kansas: Geography, History, Economy and Cultural Summary Kansas Concise encyclopedia entry on Kansas: its name and Indigenous origins, geography, settlement and Bleeding Kansas, agriculture and industry, major cities, government, and cultural f…

Kansas City metropolitan area A binational U.S. metropolitan region centered on Kansas City, spanning parts of Missouri and Kansas, with roughly 2.34 million residents and a diversified economy of industry, tra…

Kansas River (the Kaw) Kansas River The Kansas River, commonly called the Kaw, is a major east-flowing river in northeastern Kansas, formed by the Republican and Smoky Hill rivers and joining the Missouri River at Ka…

Kansas Territory (1854–1861): boundaries, conflict, and legacy Kansas Territory Organized by the Kansas–Nebraska Act, the Kansas Territory (1854–1861) stretched from Missouri to the Rocky Mountains, became a focal point of the slavery debate known as Bleeding…

Kanta‑Häme (Tavastia Proper), region of southern Finland Kanta-Häme Kanta‑Häme (Tavastia Proper) is an inland Finnish region noted for lakes, forests and historic sites. It lies between Uusimaa and the Lakeland area and includes Hämeenlinna as its…

Kantō Plain: Japan’s largest lowland basin and its geography Kantō Plain The Kantō Plain is Japan’s largest plain on central Honshū, encompassing Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. This article explains its geography, geology, history, land use, and not…

Kantō region Kantō is the eastern plain of Japan centred on Tokyo. It encompasses several prefectures, combines urban and rural areas, and is a national center for politics, economy, transport…

Kanzelwand — mountain on the Austria–Germany border Kanzelwand Kanzelwand (2,058 m) is a peak on the Vorarlberg–Bavaria border. Known for the Fellhorn/Kanzelwand ski area, lift access to the summit, hiking routes and panoramic Alpine scenery f…

Kapisa Province, Afghanistan Kapisa Province Kapisa is a small northeastern Afghan province with capital Mahmud-i-Raqi. Known for its valleys, irrigated orchards and proximity to Kabul, it has Dari and Pashto speakers and a l…

Kara Region (Togo): Geography, Administration and Economy Kara Region Overview of Kara Region, Togo: geography, administration and economy — the capital Kara, plateaus and river valleys, agriculture-led livelihoods, local governance and infrastructur…

Kara Sea The Kara Sea is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia, bordered by Novaya Zemlya and Severnaya Zemlya. It is shallow, seasonally ice-covered, important for Arctic eco…

Kara Strait (Kara Gates): Arctic channel between Novaya Zemlya and Vaygach Kara Strait Kara Strait, also called the Kara Gates, is a roughly 56 km-wide Arctic channel in northern Russia between Novaya Zemlya and Vaygach, connecting the Barents Sea and the Kara Sea an…

Karabük, Turkey Karabük Karabük is a city in the Black Sea (Karadeniz) region of northern Turkey, known for its steel industry, university, and proximity to the historic town of Safranbolu.

Karachi Central District Karachi Central District is an administrative and densely urban district of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, encompassing major residential and commercial neighborhoods and serving as a c…

Karachi District Karachi District is Pakistan's largest urban district and principal port, serving as Sindh's capital and the country's leading commercial, industrial and transport hub with a compl…

Karachi East District An administrative district occupying the eastern sector of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, containing a mix of residential, commercial and institutional areas and forming part of Karachi…

Karachi-Bela Division Karachi-Bela Division was a former administrative division in Pakistan associated with the historic Las Bela princely state; its name and boundaries reflect mid-20th‑century reorga…

Karaj County — overview, geography, history and significance Karaj County Karaj County in Alborz Province, Iran: an overview of its geography, administration, development, economy, transport links and notable features.

Karak District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Karak District Karak District is an administrative district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Its capital is Karak city. The district is small in area and predominantly Pashtun, with local agricul…

Karak, Pakistan Karak is a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that serves as the administrative center of Karak District. Its economy is largely agricultural, with growing energy and service sectors and a…

Karakoram: geography, peaks, glaciers, passes and historical significance Karakoram The Karakoram is a major mountain range in Central and South Asia, noted for its high peaks, extensive glaciers, strategic passes and role in regional geography, climate and mounta…

Karakoram Pass High mountain pass on the India–China frontier in the Karakoram range, historically a caravan route linking Ladakh and the Tarim basin; noted for extreme altitude, winds and glacia…

Kardzhali Province: geography, history, administration and culture Kardzhali Province Kardzhali Province is a mountainous region in southern Bulgaria, centred on the city of Kardzhali. Noted for its Thracian archaeological sites, mixed cultural heritage, and Rhodope…

Karelia: region, peoples, history and cultural importance Karelia Karelia is a historical region in eastern Fennoscandia divided between Russia and Finland, known for the Karelian people, their Finnic language, links to the Kalevala and its 20th‑…

Kargil: town in Ladakh, strategic gateway in the western Himalaya Kargil Kargil is a high‑altitude town in the Kargil district of Ladakh, India. Known for its strategic location, cultural mix and role in modern history, it lies between Drass and Srinaga…

Kargil district: geography, administration, history and significance Kargil district Kargil district in the union territory of Ladakh is a high-altitude, strategically located region bordering the Line of Control; this article covers its geography, administration,…

Karimganj district, Assam — overview, history and features Karimganj district Karimganj is a district in southern Assam's Barak Valley with historical ties to Sylhet. It is administered from Karimganj town and is noted for its riverine plains, cross-border c…

Karkonosze (Giant Mountains) Karkonosze Karkonosze, the Giant Mountains, are the highest part of the Sudetes on the Czech–Polish border. Noted for Sněžka, peat bogs, glacial landforms, the Elbe source, protected parks an…

Karlovac County Karlovac County is a central Croatian county centered on the city of Karlovac, known for rivers, forests, mountain recreation (Bjelolasica), and a mix of lowland and highland lands…

Karlovy Vary Region (Carlsbad Region) — Czech spa and borderland area Karlovy Vary Region Western Bohemian region of the Czech Republic known for spa towns (Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně), thermal springs, glassmaking and cross‑border ties with Germany. Administrative c…

Karlsruhe: city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany Karlsruhe Karlsruhe is a city in southwestern Germany on the Rhine, seat of the Federal Constitutional Court, a university town and regional centre with a distinctive radial plan and industr…

Karlsruhe (district) Karlsruhe is a rural district in northwest Baden-Württemberg, Germany, surrounding the district-free city of Karlsruhe. The district combines agricultural plains, small towns and t…

Karnali Province Karnali Province is the largest and one of the least densely populated provinces of Nepal, noted for high mountains, remote valleys, rich river systems and cultural diversity.

Karnali Zone (Nepal) Karnali Zone Karnali Zone was a remote mountainous administrative area in northwestern Nepal, centered on Jumla, known for its rugged terrain, limited road access, subsistence economy and rich…

Karnataka: Geography, history, culture and economy Karnataka Karnataka is a large state in southwestern India with varied landscapes, an ancient history, the Kannada language and culture, a modern technology economy centered on Bengaluru, an…

Karnes County, Texas Karnes County is a rural county in south-central Texas with county seat Karnes City. It had 14,824 residents at the 2010 census and is known for ranching, small towns and energy de…