Places Around the World
Antarctica
Learn about the coldest, windiest, driest, highest, most remote, continent.Aswan High Dam
The dam that changed the Nile River forever.Atacama Desert
One of the world's driest places.Atlas of the U.S.
Maps, geography, and information about every state and territory.Atlas of the World
Maps, geography, and information about every country and continent.Australia
Everything you ever wanted to know about the country (and continent) "down under."Beijing - 2008 Summer Olympic Games
Beijing is selected as the site of the 2008 Summer Games. Learn more about this historic capital of China.Bermuda Triangle
Learn the truth behind this mysterious region.Brazil
Learn the geography and background of the South American giant.Calcutta Becomes Kolkata
Calcutta becomes the third major Indian city to change its name in the past few years.Canadian Superlatives - Super Canada!
The 31 million residents of Canada enjoy one of the world's most developed economies and best quality of life. These are some of the numerous superlatives associated with this prosperous, large, and beautiful nation.China Regains Macau
Macau reverts from Portuguese to Chinese control on December 20, 1999.The CIA World Factbook
The Factbook is an excellent geographic resource and now it's on this site!Comoros Changed Its Name
This three-island country changed its name.Cows on Parade in Chicago
Chicago flew in 300 fiberglass cows from Switzerland in a fascinating attempt to capture a larger share of the tourist dollar.East Timor
This occupied territory votes on independence or incorporation into Indonesia.Essential Places for Every Geographer
Have you ever longed for a checklist of places every good geographer should visit and experiences every good geographer should have? Well, I've compiled such a list!The Former Yugoslavia
Understand Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, and Slovenia.Geographic Centers of the U.S. and North America
A short list; includes the population center of the U.S.Geographical Dictionary of the Balkans
Background and information about places in the Balkans.German Capital Moves from Bonn to Berlin
Nine years after reunification, the German capital finally becomes the seat of power.Great Wall of China
Can the Great Wall of China be seen from the moon? Discover the answer and the fascinating history of this historic World Heritage Site.The Highest, Lowest, and Deepest Points
A list of extreme places around the world.Hong Kong
As China assumes control of their new Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, it is important to understand the history and geography of this vibrant economic enclave in Southeast Asia.How Pakistan Got Its Name
The country named Pakistan is actually an acronym.India
A brief overview of the physical and cultural geography of the world's second most populous nation.Japan to Relocate Capital from Tokyo
A new capital city is to be built in a rural area.Kaliningrad Exclave
Learn all about this Russian exclave, a former Prussian capital, wedged between Poland and Lithuania.Kazakhstan Moves Capital City
Not only did they move it, they also renamed it!Lake Champlain, The Sixth Great Lake?
Congress turns a tiny lake into one of the Greats.Matt's European Vacation
A travelogue from my recent four-nation tour.Mecca
Learn about the holiest city of Islam.New York City Travelogue
See photos and read about your Guide's exciting trip to the Big Apple.Nunavut, Canada
Nunavut becomes Canada's newest territory in 1999.Oregon Travelogue
Your Guide's adventure in the Pacific Northwest.Pakistan Learn the geography and history of this South Asian nation-state.
Panama Canal Becomes Panama's Canal
The Panama Canal will be returned to Panama on December 31, 1999. Learn the fascinating saga of its history and future as the transition looms.Place Names
This fun feature delves into the meaning behind the name for places around the world.Polders and Dykes of the Netherlands
Find out how the Netherlands grows its own land.Puerto Rico: State, Commonwealth, or Country?
The island may have an oppotunity to decide their future.Russia and Belarus to Reunite?
Seven years after disbanding, will two former Soviet republics unify?Sealand is Not a Country
Discover the reasons why the Principality of Sealand off the coast of England is no more independent than your own backyard.Six or Seven Continents?
Are there six or seven continents on the earth?Survivor Island - Pulau Tiga
Just over 100 years ago, the island of Pulau Tiga was formed by a volcanic eruption off of the coast of Borneo. That island has become a household place name in the U.S.A., thanks to America's popular television show, Survivor.Tibet
Cries ring out worldwide to "free" Tibet from Chinese control; learn about the history of Tibet under Chinese rule.Timbuktu - The Legendary City of Africa
The mystique of Timbuktu has captivated the world and was the destination for many tragic explorations of the past few centuries. Learn all about this fascinating city.Top Tourist Destinations
The world's twenty most popular tourist destinations.Toponyms and Place Names II
The meaning behind the names of 15 countries.Tristan da Cunha
Located halfway between South America and South Africa lies the world's most remote inhabited island - Tristan da Cunha. Learn more about this fascinating place, home to less than 300 people.Which Congo is Zaire?
In May 1997, Zaire became the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but now there are two Congos!Whirlwind Tour of the West Travelogue
Your Guide's travelogue and photgraphs of his nine-day trip around the western U.S., from Reno to Winnemucca to Salt Lake City to Moab to the Navajo Nation to the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas to Death Valley and home.