Geography: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Capitals of Every Country
A comprehensive listing of the capitals of every country on earth, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
A comprehensive listing of the capitals of every country on earth, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Printable World Maps - Free World Maps to Print
A huge collection of free blank outline printable world maps for every country in the world to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A huge collection of free blank outline printable world maps for every country in the world to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Number of Countries
Discover the precise number of countries are in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Discover the precise number of countries are in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Free Blank Outline Maps of the United States of America
A free blank outline map of the country of the United States to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of the United States to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
World Atlas and World Maps - Maps and Geography of the World
The Internet's best maps and geographical information about each of the countries of the world, continents, U.S. states, and oceans.
The Internet's best maps and geographical information about each of the countries of the world, continents, U.S. states, and oceans.
Smallest Countries
A listing of the seventeen smallest countries in the world. All seventeen of these countries are extremely small and are less than 200 square miles in area.
A listing of the seventeen smallest countries in the world. All seventeen of these countries are extremely small and are less than 200 square miles in area.
Geography Quiz - 8 November 2009
The Internet's best and most famous fifteen-question multiple-choice geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
The Internet's best and most famous fifteen-question multiple-choice geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
China's One Child Policy
Discover the ins and outs of China's One Child Policy, designed to limit population growth in the world's largest country. All about the One Child Policy in China from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Discover the ins and outs of China's One Child Policy, designed to limit population growth in the world's largest country. All about the One Child Policy in China from your About.com Guide to Geography.
China Population
China's current population and information about Chinese population growth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
China's current population and information about Chinese population growth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Continents on Earth
A discussion of what constitutes the seven continents of the world. Or are there 6 and not 7 continents? From your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
A discussion of what constitutes the seven continents of the world. Or are there 6 and not 7 continents? From your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Countries of Europe
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The countries of Europe.: city geography europe maps serbia and montenegro bosnia and herzegovina countries of europe
State Capitals
The state capitals of the fifty states of the United States of America, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
The state capitals of the fifty states of the United States of America, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Free Blank Outline Map of Europe
A free blank outline map of the continent of Europe to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the continent of Europe to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Free Blank Outline Map of Africa
A free blank outline map of the continent of Africa to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the continent of Africa to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Countries of Asia
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The countries of Asia.: united arab emirates yemen geography asia maps geography of asia burma myanmar
Largest Cities in the World
A listing of the largest cities and most populous cities in the world, based on metropolitan urban agglomerations population.
A listing of the largest cities and most populous cities in the world, based on metropolitan urban agglomerations population.
Mount Pinatubo Eruption
The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines killed hundreds and damaged thousands of homes but equally ominous were the climatic effects the volcano had upon the entire planet for several years following the eruption. Learn more about the Mount Pinatubo eruption from your About.com Guide to Geography.
The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines killed hundreds and damaged thousands of homes but equally ominous were the climatic effects the volcano had upon the entire planet for several years following the eruption. Learn more about the Mount Pinatubo eruption from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Countries of Africa
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The countries of Africa.: zimbabwe geography congo democratic republic africa maps geography of africa burkina faso
Biggest Countries
A listing of the biggest countries in area in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
A listing of the biggest countries in area in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
What is the circumference of the earth?
The answer to the geography question - what is the circumference of the earth?
The answer to the geography question - what is the circumference of the earth?
India's Population
Obtain information about the population of India currently and population projections into the future for India's population. This article about India's population comes from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Obtain information about the population of India currently and population projections into the future for India's population. This article about India's population comes from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
The Equator, Hemispheres, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn - Geography
Information about the equator, tropics, and hemishpheres, from your About.com Guide.
Information about the equator, tropics, and hemishpheres, from your About.com Guide.
Latitude and Longitude
Learn to understand the latitude and longitude lines running across your maps and globes. An overview of latitude and longitude from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Learn to understand the latitude and longitude lines running across your maps and globes. An overview of latitude and longitude from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Geography Quizzes - The Internet's Best Geography Quiz
Test your geographic knowledge with the latest geography quiz - this page provides a listing of all the past geography quizzes from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Test your geographic knowledge with the latest geography quiz - this page provides a listing of all the past geography quizzes from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Marco Polo
A biographical overview of the great explorer Marco Polo, who traveled throughout Asia in the 1200s.
A biographical overview of the great explorer Marco Polo, who traveled throughout Asia in the 1200s.
Daylight Saving 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!
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!
Free Blank Outline Maps of the Fifty States of the United States
Free Blank Outline Maps of the Fifty States of the United States Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California
Free Blank Outline Maps of the Fifty States of the United States Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California
Basic Earth Facts
A collection of basic facts about the planet earth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
A collection of basic facts about the planet earth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Highest, Lowest, Deepest Point
A list of the higest mountains in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
A list of the higest mountains in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
CIA World Factbook
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The CIA World Factbook, from your About.com Guide: albania algeria american samoa andorra angola cia world factbook ashmore and cartier islands electronic text archive afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa
Largest Countries
A listing of the largest countries by population. The 23 largest countries with a population greater than 50 million people, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
A listing of the largest countries by population. The 23 largest countries with a population greater than 50 million people, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
How To Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
a simple how-to on converting celsius to fahrenheit, from your about.com guide
a simple how-to on converting celsius to fahrenheit, from your about.com guide
US Geography Quiz - United States Geography Quiz
A ten-question multiple-choice U.S. geography quiz about the geography of the United States, from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
A ten-question multiple-choice U.S. geography quiz about the geography of the United States, from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
What is the diameter of the earth?
The answer to the geography question - what is the diameter of the earth?
The answer to the geography question - what is the diameter of the earth?
World Population Growth
Discover the current world population and historic world population totals and growth since the year one, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Discover the current world population and historic world population totals and growth since the year one, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Free Blank Outline Maps of Canada
A free blank outline map of the country of Canada to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of Canada to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Free Blank Outline Map of South America
A free blank outline map of the continent of South America to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the continent of South America to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Sectors of the Economy
An overview of the primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, and even quinary sectors of the economy, from your About.com Guide to Geography. These sectors of the economy can divide all economic activities of a country into five categories.
An overview of the primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, and even quinary sectors of the economy, from your About.com Guide to Geography. These sectors of the economy can divide all economic activities of a country into five categories.
Population Growth
Population growth rates and doubling times are fascinating demographic variables that are used to estimate a country's future population, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Population growth rates and doubling times are fascinating demographic variables that are used to estimate a country's future population, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Euro Countries
A listing of the countries that utilize the euro as their official currency. This euro country list is from your About.om Guide to Geography.
A listing of the countries that utilize the euro as their official currency. This euro country list is from your About.om Guide to Geography.
Countries of South America
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The countries of South America.: south america maps venezuela geography geography of south america countries of south america french guiana
Ring of Fire
A thorough look at the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire of volcanoes and earthquakes.
A thorough look at the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire of volcanoes and earthquakes.
Amerigo Vespucci
Learn all about the explorer for whom America is named - Amerigo Vespucci, from your About.com Guide to Geography. A short biography of Amerigo Vespucci.
Learn all about the explorer for whom America is named - Amerigo Vespucci, from your About.com Guide to Geography. A short biography of Amerigo Vespucci.
Largest Continent
Information about the world's largest continent in area and the largest continent in population, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Information about the world's largest continent in area and the largest continent in population, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
How many oceans are on earth?
The answer to the question - How many oceans are on earth?
The answer to the question - How many oceans are on earth?
What is the world's smallest country?
The answer to the geography question - what is the world's smallest country?
The answer to the geography question - what is the world's smallest country?
Canada: Geography, Maps and Information
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Geography and maps of the country Canada.: outline map of canada detailed map of canada canadian geographical names pcl map collection major physical features
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.
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.
Free Blank Outline Map of Asia
A free blank outline map of the continent of Asia to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the continent of Asia to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
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.
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.
Geography Quiz - Oct. 15 2009 Geography Quiz
The Internet's best and most famous five-question multiple-choice geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
The Internet's best and most famous five-question multiple-choice geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
How To Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
a simple how-to on converting fahrenheit to celsius, from your about.com guide
a simple how-to on converting fahrenheit to celsius, from your about.com guide
Hurricane Names for 2009
A complete list of the official hurricane names for 2009.
A complete list of the official hurricane names for 2009.
United States State Maps and Atlas - Geography
U.S.A. Atlas: Maps and Geography of the United States Including the fifty states and major territories.
U.S.A. Atlas: Maps and Geography of the United States Including the fifty states and major territories.
Five Themes of Geography
The five themes of geography provide a framework for teaching geography; they include location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.
The five themes of geography provide a framework for teaching geography; they include location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.
Countries of North America
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The Longest Day of the Year
The summer solstice is the longest day in the year but it's not the day of earliest sunrise or sunset - learn more about this intriguing occurrence, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
The summer solstice is the longest day in the year but it's not the day of earliest sunrise or sunset - learn more about this intriguing occurrence, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Population Density
Learn the meaning behind the term population density and find out how it relates to poulation and land area, from your About.com Guide.
Learn the meaning behind the term population density and find out how it relates to poulation and land area, from your About.com Guide.
Mason-Dixon Line
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Mason-Dixon Line, dividing the north from the south, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Mason-Dixon Line, dividing the north from the south, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
U.S.A. Population
The current USA population is above 300 million and expected to rise. Learn about the population of the USA from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
The current USA population is above 300 million and expected to rise. Learn about the population of the USA from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Erosion
Learn about water, wind, ice, and waves - the agents of erosion that wear away at the surface of the earth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Learn about water, wind, ice, and waves - the agents of erosion that wear away at the surface of the earth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Rock Cycle
Discover how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are created and how they can be recycled as part of the rock cycle.
Discover how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are created and how they can be recycled as part of the rock cycle.
United States Geography
Geography and maps of the United States of America.
Geography and maps of the United States of America.
The Great Wall of China
Lean about the fascinating history of the Great Wall of China and find out whether or not the Great Wall of China can be seen from the moon. This article about the Great Wall of China is from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Lean about the fascinating history of the Great Wall of China and find out whether or not the Great Wall of China can be seen from the moon. This article about the Great Wall of China is from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Free Blank Outline Map of the Middle East
A free blank outline map of the Middle East to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the Middle East to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Geography and Map of the the United States
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Geography, data, and a map of the United States.: civil war 1861 north american continent cia factbook overseas possessions 19th and 20th centuries
World Life Expectancy Chart
A chart of life expectancies in every country of the world.
A chart of life expectancies in every country of the world.
Africa: Geography, Maps and Information
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Geography and maps of the continent of Africa.: cia world factbook outline map of africa pcl map collection geography maps africa maps
Country, State, and Nation
Discover the definition of an independent country and find out the difference between a country, state, and nation, from the About.com expert Geography GuideSite.
Discover the definition of an independent country and find out the difference between a country, state, and nation, from the About.com expert Geography GuideSite.
China: Geography, Maps and Information
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Geographical information and maps of China.: outline map of china 2008 summer olympic games major physical features maps china china geography
Kosovo Maps - Maps and Geography of Kosovo
Geography and maps of Kosovo, from your About.com Guide
Geography and maps of Kosovo, from your About.com Guide
Four Spheres
Learn about the four spheres of the earth - the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere.
Learn about the four spheres of the earth - the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere.
Life Expectancy
Life expectancy from birth is a frequently utilized and analyzed component of demographic data for the countries of the world. It represents the average life span of a newborn and is an indicator of the overall health of a country. Learn about life expectancy from from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Life expectancy from birth is a frequently utilized and analyzed component of demographic data for the countries of the world. It represents the average life span of a newborn and is an indicator of the overall health of a country. Learn about life expectancy from from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Most Popular Languages
A listing of the ten most popular world languages and the number of speakers for each language.
A listing of the ten most popular world languages and the number of speakers for each language.
Geography and Map of Russia
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Geography and maps of Russia.: romanov dynasty vladimir lenin cia factbook introduction russia independent republics
Map Distance
Learn how to read distances on a map through its scale. Map scale can be indicated in a variety of ways. This comprehensive article also provides the definition of large scale and small scale maps.
Learn how to read distances on a map through its scale. Map scale can be indicated in a variety of ways. This comprehensive article also provides the definition of large scale and small scale maps.
Western Europe Geography Quiz - Geography Quiz
The Internet's best and most famous ten-question multiple-choice geography quiz about the geography of Western Europe to test your geographic knowledge from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
The Internet's best and most famous ten-question multiple-choice geography quiz about the geography of Western Europe to test your geographic knowledge from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
Free Blank Outline Map of Australia
A free blank outline map of the country of Australia to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of Australia to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Free Blank Outline Maps of China
A free blank outline map of the country of China to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of China to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Baby Boom
The Baby Boom of 1946 to 1964 in the United States (and similar years in Allied countries) was a huge increase in the number of births. Learn all about the Baby Boom from your About.com Guide to Geography.
The Baby Boom of 1946 to 1964 in the United States (and similar years in Allied countries) was a huge increase in the number of births. Learn all about the Baby Boom from your About.com Guide to Geography.
New Countries of the World
Discover the impressive number of new countries that have become independent all around the world since 1990. This list also provides the history behind the new country creations.
Discover the impressive number of new countries that have become independent all around the world since 1990. This list also provides the history behind the new country creations.
Geography Jobs
Learn about various job opportunities in the field of geography, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Learn about various job opportunities in the field of geography, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Free Blank Outline Maps of India
A free blank outline map of the country of India to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of India to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
What is the world's largest island?
The answer to the geography question - What is the world's largest island?
The answer to the geography question - What is the world's largest island?
Free Blank Outline Map of Central America and the Caribbean
A free blank outline map of the continent of Central America and the Caribbean to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the continent of Central America and the Caribbean to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Europe Maps
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Geography and maps of the continent of Europe.: outline map of europe pcl map collection europe maps maps europe continent of europe
Free Blank Outline Map of North America
A free blank outline map of the continent of North America to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the continent of North America to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!
The story of the boundary between the United States and Canada.
The story of the boundary between the United States and Canada.
Where is the world's largest desert?
The answer to the question - Where is the world's largest desert?
The answer to the question - Where is the world's largest desert?
Prepare for the Geography Bee
Suggestions for studying and preparing for the Geography Bee, more properly known as the National Geographic Bee, held in schools, at state level competitions, and national finals.
Suggestions for studying and preparing for the Geography Bee, more properly known as the National Geographic Bee, held in schools, at state level competitions, and national finals.
Largest Cities Through History
The largest city of the world througout the last five thousand years.
The largest city of the world througout the last five thousand years.
World Geography
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Geography and maps of the World.: cia world factbook pcl map collection latitude and longitude world geography geograhy
Geography and Map of the Pacific Ocean
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Geography and maps of the Pacific Ocean.: east china sea south china sea international hydrographic organization cia factbook sea of okhotsk
Free Blank Outline Maps of United Kingdom
A free blank outline map of the country of United Kingdom to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of United Kingdom to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
India: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the South Asian country of India.
Geography and maps of the South Asian country of India.
North America: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the continent of North America.
Geography and maps of the continent of North America.
Asia Geography Quiz - Geography Quiz of Asia
How well do you know Asia? Take this multiple-choice quiz about the geography of Asia to see how much you know about Asia from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
How well do you know Asia? Take this multiple-choice quiz about the geography of Asia to see how much you know about Asia from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
Demonyms - Names of Nationalities
What to call people from each country of the world.
What to call people from each country of the world.
Trinidad and Tobago: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Caribbean island country of Trinidad and Tobago.
Geography and maps of the Caribbean island country of Trinidad and Tobago.
What is the world's largest lake?
The answer to the geography question - What is the world's largest lake?
The answer to the geography question - What is the world's largest lake?
What is the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England?
The answer to the question - What is the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England?
The answer to the question - What is the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England?
Names of Generations
Recent generations in the United States and their names, from the About.com expert site for geography.
Recent generations in the United States and their names, from the About.com expert site for geography.
Captain James Cook
A biographical sketch of Captain James Cook. Cook's explorations dramatically increased European knowledge of the world. As a ship captain and skilled cartographer, he filled in many gaps on world maps. His contributions to eighteenth century science helped propel further exploration and discovery for many generations.
A biographical sketch of Captain James Cook. Cook's explorations dramatically increased European knowledge of the world. As a ship captain and skilled cartographer, he filled in many gaps on world maps. His contributions to eighteenth century science helped propel further exploration and discovery for many generations.
North Pole
Everything you ever wanted to know about the geographic north pole and the magnetic north pole. Discover how rapidly the magnetic north pole is moving and where it's going.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the geographic north pole and the magnetic north pole. Discover how rapidly the magnetic north pole is moving and where it's going.
Egypt: Geography, Maps and Information
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Geography and maps of the country of Egypt.: egyptian state information service outline map of egypt egypt geography maps egypt pcl map collection
Russia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European and Asian country Russia.
Geography and maps of the European and Asian country Russia.
New Ocean
The International Hydrographic Organization has created a new ocean - the Southern Ocean - surrounding Antarctica. Learn about the world's new fifth ocean, from the About.com expert Geography GuideSite.
The International Hydrographic Organization has created a new ocean - the Southern Ocean - surrounding Antarctica. Learn about the world's new fifth ocean, from the About.com expert Geography GuideSite.
Nile River
Discover fascinating information about the world's longest river - the Nile River - and the Aswan High Dam that controls Egypt's lifeline.
Discover fascinating information about the world's longest river - the Nile River - and the Aswan High Dam that controls Egypt's lifeline.
Asia: Geography, Maps and Information
Maps and geographical information about the continent of Asia.
Maps and geographical information about the continent of Asia.
Push-Pull Factors
A definition of the geography term push-pull factors, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
A definition of the geography term push-pull factors, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Germany: Geography, Maps and Information
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Geography and maps of the country Germany.: outline map of germany pcl map collection germany geography germany flags maps germany
Countries by 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.
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.
Panama Canal
A brief history and overview of the Panama Canal in Panama, connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
A brief history and overview of the Panama Canal in Panama, connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
What is the Ring of Fire?
The answer to the geography question - What is the Ring of Fire?
The answer to the geography question - What is the Ring of Fire?
South Africa: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the African country of South Africa.
Geography and maps of the African country of South Africa.
Free Blank Outline Maps of France
A free blank outline map of the country of France to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of France to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Non-Members of the UN
Find out which countries are non-members of the United Nations, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Find out which countries are non-members of the United Nations, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Age of Exploration
An overview of the history of the Age of Exploration and its impact on the geography of the world, from the About.com Geography site.
An overview of the history of the Age of Exploration and its impact on the geography of the world, from the About.com Geography site.
Afghanistan: Geography, Maps and Information
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Geography and maps of Afghanistan.: afghanistan maps afghanistan geography pcl map collection major physical features geography maps
Free Blank Outline Maps of Mexico
A free blank outline map of the country of Mexico to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of Mexico to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
What is the world's largest river?
The answer to the question - What is the world's largest river?
The answer to the question - What is the world's largest river?
France: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country France.
Geography and maps of the European country France.
Geography and Map of the Atlantic Ocean
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Geography and maps of the Atlantic Ocean.: saint lawrence seaway fifth world ocean international hydrographic organization strait of gibraltar cia factbook
South America: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the continent of South America.
Geography and maps of the continent of South America.
Turkey: Geography, Maps and Information
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Geography and maps of the country of Turkey.: detailed map of turkey pcl map collection turkey geography maps turkey geography maps
Busiest Airports
A comprehensive listing of the world's busiest airports, from your About.com Guide to Geography. The list of the top thirty busiest airports in the world.
A comprehensive listing of the world's busiest airports, from your About.com Guide to Geography. The list of the top thirty busiest airports in the world.
Free Blank Outline Maps of Ireland
A free blank outline map of the country of Ireland to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of Ireland to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Australia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geographical information and free online maps of Australia.
Geographical information and free online maps of Australia.
Which country has the largest population?
The answer to the geography question - Which country has the largest population?
The answer to the geography question - Which country has the largest population?
Netherlands: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country of the Netherlands.
Geography and maps of the European country of the Netherlands.
Demographic Transition
The demographic transition model seeks to explain the transformation of countries from having high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. In developed countries this transition began in the eighteenth century and continues today. Less developed countries began the transition later and are still in the midst of earlier stages of the model.
The demographic transition model seeks to explain the transformation of countries from having high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. In developed countries this transition began in the eighteenth century and continues today. Less developed countries began the transition later and are still in the midst of earlier stages of the model.
Map Reading
Learn about map reading and how to use the different parts of a map from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Learn about map reading and how to use the different parts of a map from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Geography Quiz - Multiple-Choice Geography Quiz
The Internet's best and most famous fifteen-question multiple-choice geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
The Internet's best and most famous fifteen-question multiple-choice geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge from your expert Guide to Geography at About.com.
Countries of the Middle East (Southwest Asia)
The countries of the Middle East (also known as Southwest Asia).
The countries of the Middle East (also known as Southwest Asia).
Ferdinand Magellan
A biography of the life of Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer who is credited with circumnavigating the earth.
A biography of the life of Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer who is credited with circumnavigating the earth.
Time Zones
Learn about the history and development of time zones worldwide. Time zones are standardized around the world. An overview of time zones from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Learn about the history and development of time zones worldwide. Time zones are standardized around the world. An overview of time zones from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Geography and Map of India
Geography and maps of India.: indus valley civilization jawaharlal nehru geography india cia factbook british colonialism
Geography and maps of India.: indus valley civilization jawaharlal nehru geography india cia factbook british colonialism
USSR
A brief overview of the former USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and the fifteen new countries formed from the USSR in 1991.
A brief overview of the former USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and the fifteen new countries formed from the USSR in 1991.
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.
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.
Oceans of the World
Geography of the oceans of the world, from your About.com Guide
Geography of the oceans of the world, from your About.com Guide
Free Blank Outline Maps of Italy
A free blank outline map of the country of Italy to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
A free blank outline map of the country of Italy to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
Kuril and Sakhalin Island Controversy of Russia and Japan - Geography
The conflict over islands between Japan and Russia, from your About.com Guide.
The conflict over islands between Japan and Russia, from your About.com Guide.
Geography and Map of Italy
Geography and maps of Italy.: king victor emmanuel central mediterranean sea victor emmanuel ii cia factbook north geography
Geography and maps of Italy.: king victor emmanuel central mediterranean sea victor emmanuel ii cia factbook north geography
Koppen Climate System
An overview of the Koppen system of climate classification, including maps of the the classifications.
An overview of the Koppen system of climate classification, including maps of the the classifications.
Most Popular World Religions
A list of the most popular religions in the world, along with the number of adherents.
A list of the most popular religions in the world, along with the number of adherents.
Geography and Map of China
Geography and maps of China.: east china sea south china sea deng xiaoping geography china mao zedong
Geography and maps of China.: east china sea south china sea deng xiaoping geography china mao zedong
20 Biggest Cities
The 20 biggest cities and the largest city in the United States, based of population estimates, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
The 20 biggest cities and the largest city in the United States, based of population estimates, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
State Population Estimates
A complete listing of the populations of every state in the United States, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
A complete listing of the populations of every state in the United States, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
The Philippines: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Asian island country of the Philippines.
Geography and maps of the Asian island country of the Philippines.
Vatican City: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of Vatican City, from your About.com Guide
Geography and maps of Vatican City, from your About.com Guide