Geography

Krumbach (Swabia): former Bavarian district Krumbach, Swabia (district) Krumbach was a rural district in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany until the 1972 territorial reform. It comprised dozens of small municipalities with Krumbach as its administrative seat an…

Krupský potok Krupský potok is a small tributary of the Blava River in Slovakia. This article summarizes its course, physical characteristics, ecological role, human uses and notable distinction…

Kruth — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Kruth Kruth is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, set in the Vosges mountains. Known for its lake, forested landscape and alpine recreation, it blends Alsatia…

Kuçovë District Historic administrative district in central Albania, centered on the town of Kuçovë; known for oil production, mid-20th-century industry and its role within Berat County.

Kudamurutti River Kudamurutti River is a distributary of the Kaveri in Tamil Nadu. It branches near Thirukattupalli and flows through the Thiruvaiyaru area, supporting irrigation, temples and the de…

Kufstein District — geography, landscape, history and uses Kufstein District Kufstein District in Tyrol, Austria: an alpine border district along the Inn valley known for its mountains, lakes, transport corridor and tourism. Administrative centre: Kufstein.

Kokernag: Springs, Horticulture and Market Town in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Kukernag Kokernag, a market town in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, is known for clear natural springs, terraced gardens, fruit orchards and trout farms—local hub for horticulture and tourism.

Kukës County (Albania): geography, administration, and cultural highlights Kukës County Kukës County is a mountainous, sparsely populated region in northeastern Albania bordering Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia. It includes the districts of Has, Kukës and Tropo…

Kula Kangri Kula Kangri is a 7,538 m Himalayan mountain located in Tibet. Noted for its remote, glaciated massif, it was first climbed by a Japanese team in 1986 and was once thought to lie on…

Külaküla Külaküla is a small village on Hiiumaa island in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia. Its name literally means “village village” and it typifies quiet island life, coastal landscapes…

Kulgam — town and administrative area in Jammu and Kashmir Kulgam Kulgam is a town in south Kashmir, known as an administrative centre and valley of agricultural and cultural importance. It sits in a hilly, river-fed landscape and has historic ti…

Kulli (Raasiku Parish, Harju County) Kulli, Harju County Kulli is a village in Raasiku Parish, Harju County, in northern Estonia. This article summarizes its location, landscape, local life, and how it fits into regional administration a…

Kulm District (Canton of Aargau, Switzerland) Kulm District Kulm District is an administrative district in Aargau, west of Lake Hallwil, spanning the Wyna and Suhre valleys. It comprises 17 municipalities; Unterkulm is the administrative se…

Kulmbach (district) Administrative district in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, known for Plassenburg castle, brewing traditions, mixed forests and hilly countryside.

Kumbakonam Taluk — administrative and cultural region in Thanjavur district Kumbakonam Taluk Kumbakonam Taluk is an administrative subdivision of Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu, centered on the temple town of Kumbakonam and noted for its temples, Cauvery Delta agricultur…

Kunar Province Kunar is a mountainous province in northeastern Afghanistan with its capital at Asadabad. It has a predominantly Pashtun population, deep river valleys, and a strategic border with…

Kunar River (Kunar Rud) Kunar River A glacier- and snow-fed river of the Hindu Kush that flows from northwestern Pakistan into eastern Afghanistan, joins the Kabul River near Jalalabad, and contributes to the Indus b…

Kunar Valley A mountainous river valley in eastern Afghanistan whose watershed reaches into Pakistan; noted for its steep terrain, forested slopes, irrigated valley floors and strategic histori…

Kundar River — a seasonal river of Balochistan, Pakistan Kundar River Kundar River is a regional watercourse in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. It flows through arid terrain, has a largely seasonal regime, and supports local agriculture, commu…

Kunduz Province — northern Afghanistan province and river valley Kunduz Province Kunduz Province in northern Afghanistan centers on the Kunduz River valley. Its capital is Kunduz city. The province is agricultural, ethnically mixed, and has strategic importance…

Kunene Region, Namibia Kunene Region Kunene is a large, sparsely populated northwestern region of Namibia. Its capital is Opuwo; the Kunene River forms the northern border with Angola and the region reaches the Atlant…

Kunhar River Mountain river in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, flowing through the Kaghan Valley from alpine lakes and glaciers to the Jhelum; noted for scenic landscapes, trout fisheries and tou…

Kunlun Mountains Major mountain chain along the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau in western China, notable for high peaks, complex geology, volcanic features, and deep cultural significance in…

Kuntaur (Gambia): river port, town and local government area Kuntaur (Gambia) Kuntaur is a town and Local Government Area in central The Gambia on the Gambia River. It serves as the last inland port for large vessels and functions as a regional market and tr…

Kupwara district (Jammu and Kashmir) Kupwara district Kupwara is a district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its mountainous terrain, valleys such as Lolab, agricultural economy, and proximity to the Line…

Kurbin District Kurbin District was a former administrative district of northwestern Albania, centered on the town of Laç. It lies within Lezhë County and had a population of about 54,977 with a s…

Kurdamir District (Kürdəmir) Kurdamir District Kurdamir District is an administrative raion in central Azerbaijan centered on the town of Kürdəmir. It is a predominantly agricultural district with transport links, rural settlem…

Kurdish (language, people, and cultural identity) Kurdish Kurdish refers to a set of Northwestern Iranian languages, the Kurdish people who speak them, and the cultural, historical, and political identities associated with Kurdistan acros…

Kurdistan — the Kurdish-inhabited region of the Middle East Kurdistan Kurdistan is a mountainous, transnational region of Western Asia inhabited mainly by Kurds. This article summarizes its geography, population, languages, history, political status…

Kurdistan: geography, people, and political status Kurdistan Kurdistan is a mountainous region of the Middle East inhabited mainly by Kurds. It spans parts of several states, contains diverse languages and cultures, and has a complex politic…

Kurdistan Province (Iran) Kurdistan province Kurdistan Province is a mountainous, predominantly Kurdish region in western Iran with capital Sanandaj, noted for its language, culture, crafts, agriculture and role within the br…

Kurgla — village in Raasiku Parish, Harju County, Estonia Kurgla Kurgla is a village in Raasiku Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia. This article outlines its location, typical characteristics of Estonian villages, historical context, and l…

Kurigram District (Bangladesh) Kurigram District Kurigram is a riverine district in northern Bangladesh's Rangpur Division, known for fertile floodplains, charlands, and a largely agrarian economy shaped by the Brahmaputra and Te…

Kuril Islands — geography, natural features, history, and territorial dispute Kuril Islands Chain of islands stretching between Russia and Japan. Covers geography, ecology, history, economy and the ongoing sovereignty dispute over several southern islands.

Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh Kurnool district Kurnool district is a large district in west‑central Andhra Pradesh, India, anchored by the city of Kurnool. It has varied terrain, historical sites, an agriculture‑based economy a…

Kurram District Kurram District is a mountainous district in northwestern Pakistan along the Afghan border, known for the Kurram River valley, diverse Pashtun tribes, orchards and pine forests, an…

Kurrum River (Karam River) — geography, role, and significance Kurrum River Transboundary river rising in Afghanistan’s Paktia Province and flowing east into Pakistan’s Kohat/Kurram region. Important for irrigation, ecology and regional history in the Indu…

Kusel (district) — overview of a rural district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Kusel (district) Kusel is a rural district in the southern part of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is characterized by forested hills, river valleys (Lauter and Glan), small towns, and a mixed ec…

Kushtia District Kushtia District in the Khulna Division of western Bangladesh: geography, subdivisions, cultural heritage (Lalon, Baul, Tagore), economy, transport and points of interest.

Kutch district (Kachchh) — largest district of Gujarat, India Kutch district Kutch (Kachchh) is a vast arid district in western India, noted for the Rann salt marshes, distinctive Kutchi culture and crafts, coastal ports, and its borderland geography. Headq…

Kuusiku (Hiiu County) Kuusiku, Hiiu County Kuusiku is a small village on Hiiumaa island in northwestern Estonia, historically rural and connected to the island’s maritime, agricultural and natural landscape.

Kuwait: geography, history, economy, society and environment Kuwait Concise overview of Kuwait: location, history, political system, oil-driven economy, society and culture, environmental challenges, and notable facts for further reading.

Kvemo Kartli: region of southeastern Georgia Kvemo Kartli Kvemo Kartli is a southeastern Georgian region centered on the industrial city of Rustavi. It is known for its varied landscape, multiethnic population, strategic location and mix…

Kwajalein Atoll — large coral atoll in the Marshall Islands Kwajalein Atoll Kwajalein Atoll is a vast coral atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, known for its extensive lagoon, World War II history, dense local communities, and U.S. military miss…

Kwango Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Kwango Kwango is a southwestern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, named for the Kwango River. Its capital is Kenge; the province returned to full status in 2015 and is lar…

KwaZulu‑Natal KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu‑Natal (KZN) is a coastal province of South Africa known for its Zulu heritage, subtropical coastline, Drakensberg mountains, biodiversity, and the economic hub of Durban.

Kweneng District, Botswana Kweneng District Kweneng is a district in Botswana with the sizable traditional capital Molepolole, divided into Kweneng East and West and including towns such as Gabane and Mogoditshane.

Kwilu Province (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Kwilu Province Kwilu is a western-central province of the DRC named for the Kwilu River. Its capital is Bandundu; the province has tropical landscapes, a riverine economy, and was created in the…