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The most important elements of geography and geographic information are all here!

All About Geography
Discover the definition of geography, the difference between geography and geology, why geography is important, how to become a geographer, and more!

Articles
Your Guide's vast collection of hundreds of articles, columns, and features categorized into 11 subjects about every aspect of geography.

Atlas of the World
Maps and geographical information for every country, state, continent, and ocean on the planet. Start your search for maps and information here.

Cultural Geography
Resources about the part of geography known as cultural geography. This branch of geography deals with people and their environment - from cities to transportation to religion to food.

FAQ - Geography Answers
Discover answers to dozens of the most commonly asked geographical questions. From "Who was the inventor of geography?" to "Where is the place in the ocean that is farthest from land?"

Glossary
An glossary of frequently used geographic terms. Dozens of terms from "absolute location" to "weather" are defined.

Links & Resources
Your Guide's collection of carefully selected and annotated links to every geographical topic on the planet, from Advanced Placement Geography to ZIP Codes.

Maps
Street maps, world maps, country maps, state maps, historic maps, world maps, and all of the Internet's best resources for free online maps.

Physical Geography
Resources about the portion of geography known as physical geography. Physical geography covers the planet, from climate to landforms to hazards and distasters to the distribution of plants and animals, and much more.

What is Geography?
Discover the answer to this important question.

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