Articles Index
Most Popular Languages
A listing of the ten most popular world languages and the number of speakers for each language.
Longest Rivers in the World
A listing of the longest rivers in the world, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
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.
Basic Earth Facts
A collection of basic facts about the planet earth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
High World Cities and Permanent Settlements
High World Cities and Permanent Settlements: This article is a list of five world cities and settlements that are over 15,000 feet in elevation. Learn information about high world cities and settlements from Geography at About.com.
A Place Name in All Fifty States?
A discussion of whether there is a place name found in all fifty states and the most common place names in general, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
2012 Hurricane Names
A list of the official hurricane names for 2012. The rotating list of names of hurricanes changes each year; this is the 2012 list of hurricane names from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Countries that Lie on the Equator
A listing of the countries that lie on the equator or countries that the equator passes through.
Olympic Game Cities
A complete listing of all Olympic Game cities from the beginning of the modern Olympics in 1896 through 2016. Includes all Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games host cities.
Olympic Country Codes
Each country has its own three-letter abbreviation or code that is used during the Olympic Games to represent that country. This is a list of the countries that are recognized by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) as National Olympic Committees.
The Seven Wonders of the World
The definitive listing of the ancient and modern Seven Wonders of the World, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography. Includes the new 7 wonders of the world.
Hurricane Categories
A listing of the categories from the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, from your About.com expert Guide for Geography.
Busiest Airports in the World
A listing of the busiest airports in the world, based on passenger arrivals and departures. This list of the world's busiest airports is based on the most recent 2010 data.
10 Largest Lakes in the U.S. by Surface Area
A listing of the 10 largest lakes in the United States measured by surface area.
Largest Capital Cities of the United States
Large U.S. Capitals: Refer to this list to learn which capital cities in the United States are the largest. Learn information about the top ten largest capital cities in the U.S. from Geography at About.com.
Highest Mountains in the World
A list of the higest mountains in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Tallest Building in the World
Information about the tallest building in the world along with information about the world's tallest buildings.
European Union Countries
A listing of the countries that are members of the European Union, including the newest countries in the European Union, also known as the EU.
Official Listing of Countries by World Region
An official listing of countries arranged by eight world regions, as selected and determined by Matt Rosenberg, the About.com Guide to Geography. Find out which countries fit into which world regions.
How Many Share Your Birthday
Discover how many people share your birthday around the world, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
The Largest Lakes in the World
A listing of the deepest lakes, largest lakes in area, and largest lakes in volume around the world, from your expert Guide to Geography from About.com
The World's 10 Largest Coral Reefs
A listing of the world's 10 largest coral reefs, including their name, size, and location in the world's ocean.
Ten Highest Lakes in the World
A listing of the world's ten highest lakes. Find out which lakes are at the highest elevations on earth.
Longest Coastlines in the World
Longest Coastlines in the World: Refer to this list to learn which of the world's country's have the longest coastlines from Geography at About.com.
Countries of Central America and the Caribbean by Area
Refer to this list to learn about the countries of Central America and the Caribbean. Learn about these 20 countries based on their area from Geography at About.com.