Geography

Kent County, Delaware: Overview, History, and Notable Features Kent County, Delaware Kent County is the central county of Delaware, with Dover as its county seat and the state capital. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, government, and notable…

Kent County, Rhode Island County in east-central Rhode Island; second-most populous in the state as of 2010. Includes Warwick, East Greenwich and parts of Narragansett Bay; named for Kent, England. Local ad…

Kent County, Texas Kent County is a sparsely populated county in western Texas. Its county seat is Jayton. The area is rural, with an economy based on ranching, farming and local services.

Kenton Kenton is an English place-name and surname used for towns, neighborhoods, counties and people; notable examples include locations in the UK and US and figures such as bandleader S…

Kentucky (U.S. state) Kentucky U.S. state in the east-central region, known for bluegrass, thoroughbred horses, bourbon, Mammoth Cave, and borders with seven states across the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

Kentucky River The Kentucky River is a 259-mile tributary of the Ohio River in Kentucky, known for its Palisades, role in regional water supply and recreation, and its formation near Beattyville…

Kenya: geography, history, people, and natural wealth Kenya Concise overview of Kenya: location in East Africa, landscape and climate, historical development to independence, society and languages, governance, economy, biodiversity and tour…

Keokradong (Keokra Dong) — hill in Bandarban, Bangladesh Keokradong Keokradong is a hill in Bandarban District, widely cited at 986 m and a popular trekking destination; later surveys indicate other nearby peaks may be taller, so its claim as Bangl…

Keokuk County, Iowa: overview, history, and local profile Keokuk County, Iowa Keokuk County is a rural county in southeastern Iowa with its county seat at Sigourney. The area is largely agricultural and was settled in the mid‑19th century; 2010 population wa…

Kerala — geography, history, culture, and economy Kerala Kerala is a southwestern Indian state known for its backwaters, high social indicators, spice trade history, literacy, and vibrant culture. This article outlines geography, distric…

Kerguelen Plateau A large volcanic underwater plateau in the southern Indian Ocean, formed by hotspot activity and partly emergent as islands; important for geology, oceanography and subantarctic ec…

Kernot Range (Northern Territory, Australia) Kernot Range Small sandstone ridge in south-central Northern Territory. Geologically a deformed sedimentary ridge and culturally important to southern Luritja people, centered on the Wilbia soa…

Kerr County, Texas: Overview, Geography, History and Culture Kerr County, Texas Kerr County in the Texas Hill Country, with county seat Kerrville, is known for its scenic rivers, ranching heritage, arts scene and the Kerrville Folk Festival; population around…

Kershaw County, South Carolina Kershaw County, established in 1791 in South Carolina's Midlands, has Camden as its county seat. Known for Revolutionary War history, rural landscapes and growing communities; popu…

Keya Paha County, Nebraska A small, rural county in northern Nebraska with a sparse population, centered on the village of Springview. Established in 1884, it is known for ranching, prairie landscape, and sc…

Kgalagadi District Kgalagadi District in southwestern Botswana is a vast, sparsely populated region of the Kalahari Desert centered on Tsabong, notable for large protected areas, arid landscapes and…

Khachmaz District (Khachmaz Rayon), Azerbaijan Khachmaz District Khachmaz District is an administrative region in northeastern Azerbaijan known for its coastal lowlands, orchards, seaside resorts, and mixed agricultural and tourism economy. The…

Khagrachari District: geography, culture and tourism in the Chittagong Hill Tracts Khagrachari District Khagrachari District in southeastern Bangladesh is a hilly, ethnically diverse area of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, known for forested ridges, waterfalls, caves, tribal cultures and…

Khairpur District — geography, history, economy and cultural heritage Khairpur District Khairpur District in Sindh, Pakistan: an overview of its geography, history as a former princely state, irrigation-based agriculture, archaeological sites and cultural significance…

Khakassia (Republic of Khakassia) Khakassia Republic in southwestern Siberia within the Russian Federation, home to the Khakas people, diverse landscapes, and archaeological sites. Capital: Abakan. Population ~544,107 (2022)…

Khalsi — Tehsil of Leh District in Ladakh, India Khalsi Khalsi (Khaltsi) is a tehsil in Leh District, union territory of Ladakh, India. It comprises scattered high‑altitude villages, shares Ladakh's cold‑arid environment and Buddhist cu…

Khanewal District (Punjab, Pakistan) Khanewal District Khanewal District is an administrative region in southern Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the city of Khanewal. It is known for agriculture, a major railway junction, and mixed Punja…

Kharan Desert (Balochistan, Pakistan) Kharan desert Arid plain and sand desert in southwestern Pakistan’s Kharan District characterized by dunes, gravel plains, sparse vegetation and traditional Baloch grazing communities

Kharan District (Balochistan, Pakistan) Kharan District Kharan District is a sparsely populated, largely desert district in northwest Balochistan, Pakistan, bordering Iran. It has a tribal history as a former princely state and an econo…

Khardung La Pass: high mountain gateway to Nubra and the Shyok valleys Khardong La Pass Khardung La is a high mountain pass north of Leh in Ladakh, India (5,359 m). It links Leh with the Nubra and Shyok valleys, is maintained by the Border Roads Organisation, and is a…

Kharian Tehsil, Gujrat District, Punjab, Pakistan Kharian Tehsil Kharian Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Gujrat District in Punjab, Pakistan. Headquartered at Kharian city, it comprises 43 union councils and includes Kharian Cantonmen…

Kharkiv (Kharkov) — Major city in northeastern Ukraine Kharkiv Kharkiv is Ukraine's second-largest city and a long-standing industrial, scientific and cultural center in the northeast of the country, founded in the mid-17th century.

Kharkiv Oblast Kharkiv Oblast is an administrative region in northeastern Ukraine with Kharkiv as its centre. It combines industrial cities, agricultural areas, and important transport links; it…

Kharmang District — an overview of the Baltistan valley and district Kharmang District Kharmang District is a recently formed administrative district in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan, centered on the Kharmang valley near Skardu with distinct geography, culture and devel…

Khartoum: Sudan's capital at the Nile confluence Khartoum Khartoum, Sudan’s capital and largest city, lies at the meeting point of the Blue and White Nile. This entry covers its geography, history, urban structure, economy, culture, insti…

Khenchela Province (Algeria) Khenchela Province Khenchela Province is a mountainous Algerian province centered on the city of Khenchela. It is part of the Aurès region, with a strong Chaoui Amazigh heritage, rural economy, and n…

Kherson Oblast Kherson Oblast is a southern Ukrainian province centered on the city of Kherson, known for its agriculture, Black Sea coastline, and strategic significance during the 2022 conflict…

Khizi District (Xızı) — geography, nature and settlements Khizi District Khizi District (Xızı) is a sparsely populated raion of Azerbaijan notable for varied landscapes: Caspian lowlands, semi-desert ridges, and the forested Altyaghach National Park, ho…

Khmelnytskyi Oblast Khmelnytskyi Oblast is a region in western Ukraine, centered on the city of Khmelnytskyi. Part of historic Podillia, it had about 1.31 million residents in 2013 and combines agricu…

Khojaly District Khojaly District is an administrative district in western Azerbaijan within the Karabakh Economic Region, known for its capital Khojaly and its role in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflic…

Khojavend District (Xocavənd): Geography, history and administration Khojavend District Khojavend District (Xocavənd) is a district in western Azerbaijan within the Karabakh Economic Region, notable for its mountainous terrain, contested recent history, and a nominal…

Khomas Region (Namibia) Khomas Region Central Namibian region that includes the national capital Windhoek; an administrative, economic and transport hub made up of ten constituencies and diverse urban communities.

Khonj County, Fars Province, Iran Khonj County Khonj County is an administrative district in southern Fars Province centered on the city of Khonj. Known for its Achomi-speaking population, regional ties to Irahistan, and local…

Khorasan Province: history, geography, culture and modern division Khorasan province Khorasan was Iran’s largest province until 2004; this article summarizes its geography, history, cultural achievements (saffron, rugs, Ferdowsi) and the 2004 division into three pr…

Khorramshahr: Iranian port city at the Karun and the Persian Gulf Khorramshahr Khorramshahr is a strategic Iranian port city at the Karun River near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, known for its wartime history, riverine trade, and post-war reconstruction.

Khulna District: geography, history, economy and culture Khulna District Khulna District in southwestern Bangladesh centers on Khulna city, borders the Sundarbans and combines riverine environment, industry, fisheries and cultural traditions. Overview o…

Khumeh Zar Khumeh Zar is a city in the Central District of Mamasani County, Fars province, Iran. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, population characteristics, economy…

Khunjerab Pass High mountain border pass on the China–Pakistan boundary crossed by the Karakoram Highway; a strategic high-altitude trade route and gateway to Khunjerab National Park.

Khunyang Chhish: Karakoram Peak, Geography, and Climbing History Khunyang Chhish Khunyang Chhish is a 7,852 m peak in the Karakoram's Hispar Muztagh (Pakistan). Noted for steep faces, remote access and a first ascent by a Polish team in 1971, it ranks among the…

Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan Khushab District Khushab District is an administrative district in Punjab, Pakistan, noted for the Salt Range, parts of the Thal Desert and the scenic Soon Valley around its capital, Khushab.

Khuzdar District Khuzdar District is a central district of Balochistan province in Pakistan; its capital is Khuzdar city. The district is a regional crossroads with an arid, mountainous landscape a…

Khuzestan Province (southwestern Iran) Khuzestan province Khuzestan is a southwestern Iranian province bordering Iraq and the Persian Gulf, noted for its oil industry, the ancient city of Susa, diverse population, major rivers and strateg…

Khyber District (Pakistan) Khyber District Khyber District, formerly part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, is a historically strategic and predominantly Pashtun district centered on the Khyber Pass between Pakist…