Geography 101
Overviews of the discipline of geography and its various branches.
- Geography 101: An Overview of Geography
- Free Overview of Geography Course Via Email
- Earth Facts: Essential Facts You Need to Know About The Planet Earth
- All About Geography
- Definitions of Geography
- Physical Geography Overview
- Cultural Geography Overview
- James Michener on the Importance of Geography
- Branches of Geography
Lists and Superlatives
A collection of resources that rank things on our planet - cities, countries, building, continents, and more.
- Largest Urban Agglomerations on Earth
- Most Populous Countries
- Most Populous Countries in 2050
- Tallest Buildings in the World
- Largest Continents in Area and Population
- Largest Countries in Area
- Tallest Mountains on Earth
- Lowest Points on Land
- Deepest Ocean Depths
- Most Popular World Religions
- Most Popular World Languages
- Smallest Countries in the World
- U.S. State Population
- Largest Cities in the United States
- Largest Cities Through History
- Six or Seven Continents on Earth?
- Additional Lists and Statistics
Geographic Education
Whether you're studying for the National Geographic Bee, AP Geography, A-Levels, an undergraduate degree, a Ph.D., or just want to know more about geography, this is the place to do it. Also discover resources for teaching geography in school.
- Geographic Illiteracy Slowly Fading
- The 18 Standards for Geographic Education
- Typical Requirements for a Degree in Geography
- Geography for Kids
- The Four Traditions of Geography
- Preparing for the National Geographic Bee
- Advanced Placement Human Geography
- Geography Awareness Week
- Five Themes of Geography
- Geographic Organizations
- Why Place Name Geography is Important and a Call to Action
- Additional Geographic Education Resources
Becoming a Geographer
If you're considering a geography degree or are already a geography major, you're probably wondering what you'll do after school. Here are some resources for exploring your career options.
Geography Games and Quizzes
Test your knowledge of geography and learn more about geography through various online geography games and quizzes.
Country Information
Online resources and information about the countries of the world.
Population Geography
The branch of population geography explores demographic information about the world, countries, and smaller regions to determine population growth rates and future population estimates.
- World Population
- If The World Were a Village of 100 People
- U.S. Population
- China Population
- China's One Child Law
- Life Expectancy
- Population Growth and Growth Rates
- Negative Population Growth
- Demographic Transtion
- Age-Sex Pyramids
- Population Density
- Crude Birth Rate and Crude Death Rate
- Population Decline in Russia
- Baby Boom
- Thomas Malthus on Population
- Additional Population Resources
Historical Geography and Exploration
The development of geography and the exploration of the world are essential components to understanding our planet today. Explore the past with these delightful resources.
- Timeline of Geographic History
- History of Geography in the United States
- Eratosthenes: The Father of Geography
- Alexander von Humboldt: The Founder of Modern Geography
- Ptolemy: Roman Geographer
- Marco Polo: World Explorer
- Captain James Cook
- Amerigo Vespucci: The Explorer for Whom America Was Named
- William Morris Davis: The Father of American Geography
- Christopher Columbus
- The Lewis & Clark Expedition
- Additional Historical and Exploration Resources
Time and Time Zones
The planet is divided up into 24 time zones but it's just not that simple. Add Daylight Saving Time, the International Date Line, and offset time zones and things are really confusing.
Places of Interest
Explore the world through these articles about fascinating places around the world.
- Seven Wonders of the World
- Mount Everest
- Amazon River and Basin
- Beijing - Chinese Capital City
- Panama Canal
- Bermuda Triangle
- Timbuktu
- The Great Wall of China
- Dykes of the Netherlands
- Kaliningrad Exclave
- Nunavut - Canada's Newest Territory
- Tibet
- Mecca
- Antarctica
- Nile River
- Northwest Passage
- Additional Places Around the World
Additional Resources
These essential resources will help you to continue to learn, to explore, and to enjoy the amazing field of geography.