Geography: Most Popular Articles

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.

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.

Free Blank Outline Maps of the Countries and Continents of the World
A huge collection of free blank outline maps for every country in the world to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

Capitals of Every Country
A comprehensive listing of the capitals of every country on earth, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.

China Population
China's current population and information about Chinese population growth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

Africa: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the continent of Africa.

Geography Quiz - 10 April 2008
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.

Number of Countries
Discover the precise number of countries are in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

China: Geography, Maps and Information
Geographical information and maps of China.

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.

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.

State Capitals
The state capitals of the fifty states of the United States of America, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

Burma or Myanmar: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the country known as Myanmar or Burma.

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.

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.

CIA World Factbook
The CIA World Factbook, from your About.com Guide

Geography and Map of Burma (Myanmar)
Geography and maps of Burma (Myanmar).

Countries of Asia
The countries of Asia.

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.

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.

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.

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

Countries of Europe
The countries of Europe.

Countries of Africa
The countries of Africa.

Mexico: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Latin American country of Mexico.

Most Populous Countries
A listing of the largest countries by population. The 23 countries with a population greater than 50 million people, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

United Kingdom: Geography, Maps and Information
Geographical information and maps of the European country of the United Kingdom.

Geography and Map of China
Geography and maps of China.

What is the circumference of the earth?
The answer to the geography question - what is the circumference of the earth?

Biggest Countries
A listing of the biggest countries in area in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

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.

Ring of Fire
A thorough look at the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire of volcanoes and earthquakes.

Marco Polo
A biographical overview of the great explorer Marco Polo, who traveled throughout Asia in the 1200s.

Largest Cities in the World
A listing of the largest cities and most populous cities in the world, based on metropolitan urban agglomerations population.

United States Geography
Geography and maps of the United States of America.

Geography and Map of the the United States
Geography, data, and a map of the United States.

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.

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.

Geography Quiz - 11 March 2008
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.

What is the diameter of the earth?
The answer to the geography question - what is the diameter of the earth?

The Great Wall of China
Lean about the fascinating history of the Great Wall of China and find out whether or not it can be seen from the moon.

Hurricane Names for 2008
A list of the official hurricane names for 2008.

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.

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.

The Equator, Hemispheres, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn - Geography
Information about the equator, tropics, and hemishpheres, from your About.com Guide.

Geography and Map of Italy
Geography and maps of Italy.

Free Blank Outline Maps of Japan
A free blank outline map of the country of Japan to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Japan: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Asian island country of Japan.

Australia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geographical information and free online maps of Australia.

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.

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.

World Life Expectancy Chart
A chart of life expectancies in every country of the world.

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.

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.

Highest, Lowest, Deepest Point
A list of the higest mountains in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

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.

Europe Maps
Geography and maps of the continent of Europe.

Free Blank Outline Maps of New Zealand
A free blank outline map of the country of New Zealand to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

India: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the South Asian country of India.

Canada: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the country Canada.

Geography Quiz - 31 December 2007
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.

Basic Earth Facts
A collection of basic facts about the planet earth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.

Ireland: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European island country of the Republic of Ireland.

Free Blank Outline Map of Southeast Asia
A free blank outline map of the continent of Southeast Asia to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

Geography and Map of Russia
Geography and maps of Russia.

Most Recent Natural Disasters Were Not the Century's Worst, USGS Says - Geography
The latest geographic news, from your About.com Guide.

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.

World Geography
Geography and maps of the World.

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.

Israel: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Middle Eastern country of Israel.

Russia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European and Asian country Russia.

Germany: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the country Germany.

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.

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.

Countries of North America
The countries of North America.

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.

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.

Geography and Map of Japan
Geography and maps of Japan.

Italy: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country of Italy.

Asia: Geography, Maps and Information
Maps and geographical information about the continent of Asia.

Geography and Map of the Pacific Ocean
Geography and maps of the Pacific Ocean.

Kosovo Maps - Maps and Geography of Kosovo
Geography and maps of Kosovo, from your About.com Guide

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.

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.

How many oceans are on earth?
The answer to the question - How many oceans are on earth?

Largest Cities Through History
The largest city of the world througout the last five thousand years.

Brazil: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the South American country of Brazil.

North America: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the continent of North America.

South America: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the continent of South America.

Indonesia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Asian island country of Indonesia.

What is the world's smallest country?
The answer to the geography question - what is the world's smallest country?

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.

What is the world's largest island?
The answer to the geography question - What is the world's largest island?

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.

Philippines: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Asian island country of the Philippines.

Afghanistan: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of Afghanistan.

Geography Quiz - 28 October 2007
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.

Countries of South America
The countries of South America.

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.

Florida Geography and Maps
Geography and maps of the state of Florida.

California Geography and Maps
Geography and maps of the state of California.

France: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country France.

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.

USSR
A brief overview of the former USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and the fifteen new countries formed from the USSR in 1991.

South Africa: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the African country of South Africa.

Texas Geography and Maps
Geography and maps of the state of Texas.

The Fifth Ocean
The International Hydrographic Organization has created a new fifth ocean - the Southern Ocean - surrounding Antarctica.

Oceans of the World
Geography of the oceans of the world, from your About.com Guide

Free Blank Outline Maps of Russia
A free blank outline map of the country of Russia to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

What is the world's largest lake?
The answer to the geography question - What is the world's largest lake?

Geography and Map of Brazil
Geography and maps of Brazil.

Geography and Map of United Kingdom
Geography and maps of United Kingdom.

Madagascar: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Indian Ocean island country near Africa of Madagascar.

Free Blank Outline Map of Myanmar or Burma
A free blank outline map of the country of Myanmar or Burma to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

Geography 101
An overview of geography and the geography site at About.com, from Matt Rosenberg, geographer of the world.

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.

Geography and Map of Mexico
Geography and maps of Mexico.

Free Blank Outline Maps of Spain
A free blank outline map of the country of Spain to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

Vietnam: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Asian country of Vietnam.

Geography and Map of India
Geography and maps of India.

Missouri Geography and Maps
Geography and maps of the state of Missouri.

Nile River
Discover fascinating information about the world's longest river - the Nile River - and the Aswan High Dam that controls Egypt's lifeline.

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.

Age-Sex Pyramids - Geography - 07/14/97
All about age-sex pyramids and how they show demographic data, from your About.com Guide

Countries of the Middle East (Southwest Asia)
The countries of the Middle East (also known as Southwest Asia).

Geography and Map of Australia
Geography and maps of Australia.

Which continent is the the world's smallest?
The answer to the geography question - Which continent is the the world's smallest?

Egypt: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the country of Egypt.

Hurricane Names for 2009
A list of the official hurricane names for 2009.

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.

Maps and Geography of the Continents and Regions
Maps and geography of the continents of the world, from your About.com Guide

Minnesota Geography and Maps
Online geography and maps of the state of Minnesota.

Geography and Map of Ireland
Geography and maps of Ireland.

Geography and Map of France
Geography and maps of France.

Geography and Map of Spain
Geography and maps of Spain.

Spain: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country of Spain.

Earthquake Facts
A thorough overview of earthquakes and earthquake facts from the About.com Geography site and intern Amanda Briney.

Norway: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country of Norway.

Beijing
A geographic overview of the city of Beijing, China, host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

Names for Water Bodies
Find out the similarities (and differences) between different types of water bodies, 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.

South Korea: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Asian country South Korea (Republic of Korea).

Free Blank Outline Maps of Germany
A free blank outline map of the country of Germany to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

Demonyms - Names of Nationalities
What to call people from each country of the world.