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Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights

An overview of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights - learn how they're formed, where to see them, and how they're predicted.

Harm de Blij

A biography of geographer Harm de Blij along with information about his division of the world into realms, regions and concepts.

Karst Topography and Sinkholes

Dangerous sinkholes and beautiful caverns are two results of landscapes known as karst topography. Learn about these features from your About.com Guide to Geography.

United Nations Security Council Members

A listing of the members of the United Nations Security Council. Find out which countries the UN Security Council members, from the About.com expert Geography GuideSite.

Most Popular Languages

A listing of the ten most popular world languages and the number of speakers for each language.

Tea is the world's most popular beverage. Tea production is a multi-billion dollar industry and many countries' economies are tied to it. Learn about the geography of tea and the different types of teas.

The Dutch East India Company

The Dutch East India Company was a company whose main purpose was trade, exploration and colonization throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. It was one of the first multi-national corporations and had a major influence on exploration and global commerce.

Fjords

Fjords are underwater U-shaped glacial valleys and are found around the world. Learn about fjords from this fact-filled article about fjords.

March 20 Equinox

Learn about the March equinox, March 20, the day that Spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere and Fall begins in the Southern Hemisphere, from the About.com Geography GuideSite.

Geography of St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

St. Patrick's Day, while based on the memory of an Irish saint, has become a true global holiday that celebrates Irish culture through parades, food and drink, and religious services.

Geography Jobs

Learn about various job opportunities in the field of geography, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

Daylight Saving Time (Also Known as Daylight Savings Time)

Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of Daylight Saving Time. Find out why and when we spring forward and fall back for Daylight Saving Time!

Geographic Literacy in a Globalized World: Without it, We’re Lost

In the United States, we've struggled with geography's place in education. It's not part of the core of our education system as it is in many other countries. Learn about the importance of geographic literacy in our ever-connected planet.

Food Trucks

Food trucks of every variety can now be found in every major city. Their presence is beneficial as well as problematic for citizens and owners alike. Learn about the economic geography of food trucks in this short overview article.

Juliet Jacobs, Geography Writer

This is the official About.com bio of geography writer Juliet Jacobs.

Longest Rivers in the World

A listing of the longest rivers in the world, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.

Rivers: From Source to Sea

Rivers provide us with food, energy, recreation, transportation routes, and of course water for irrigation and for drinking. Learn all about rivers from the About.com Guide to Geography.

Geography of River Deltas

Learn about the formation of river deltas, the different types of deltas and why they are important for our planet and for humans, from the About.com expert Geography GuideSite.

Rivers Flowing North

Learn all about rivers that flow northward around the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

Compulsory Voting

For more than 80 years, Australia's compulsory voting system requires that people show up to their polling place on election day; this article explores compulsory voting from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.

List of U.S. States by Area

List of the 50 States by Area: Read this article to learn the area of the 50 U.S. states. Learn the area of the largest and smallest states from Geography at About.com.

Independence or Birthday for Every Country

A complete listing of every country in the world and its independence day, ranked from oldest to youngest. Discover which countries are the oldest countries and which are the youngest or newest countries in the world. From your About.com expert Guide to Geography.