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Capitals of Every Country
A comprehensive listing of the capitals of every country on earth, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
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.
Geography Quiz - 24 June 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.
Hurricane Names for 2008
A list of the official hurricane names for 2008.
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.
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.
China Population
China's current population and information about Chinese population growth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
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.
Countries of Asia
The countries of Asia.
MapQuest
An overview and information about MapQuest, from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
Geography Quiz - 23 May 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.
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.
Africa: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the continent of Africa.
United Kingdom: Geography, Maps and Information
Geographical information and maps of the European country of the United Kingdom.
Biggest Countries
A listing of the biggest countries in area in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Countries of Europe
The countries of Europe.
What is the circumference of the earth?
The answer to the geography question - what is the circumference of the earth?
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.
Mexico: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Latin American country of Mexico.
Largest Cities in the World
A listing of the largest cities and most populous cities in the world, based on metropolitan urban agglomerations population.
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.
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.
Hurricane Names for 2009
A list of the official hurricane names for 2009.
State Capitals
The state capitals of the fifty states of the United States of America, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Geography and Map of the the United States
Geography, data, and a map of the United States.
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.
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.
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.
Countries of Africa
The countries of Africa.
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
What is the diameter of the earth?
The answer to the geography question - what is the diameter of the earth?
United States Geography
Geography and maps of the United States of America.
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.
What is the world's largest island?
The answer to the geography question - What is the world's largest island?
CIA World Factbook
The CIA World Factbook, from your About.com Guide
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.
2010 Hurricane Names
A list of the official hurricane names for 2010. The rotating list of names of hurricanes changes each year; this is the 2010 list of hurricane names from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
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.
Highest, Lowest, Deepest Point
A list of the higest mountains in the world, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
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.
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.
The Equator, Hemispheres, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn - Geography
Information about the equator, tropics, and hemishpheres, from your About.com Guide.
Olympic Game Cities
A complete listing of all Olympic Game cities from the beginning of the modern Olympics in 1896 through 2014. Includes all Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games host cities.
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.
Australia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geographical information and free online maps of Australia.
Retired Hurricane Names
A list of hurricane names that have been retired.
India: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the South Asian country of India.
What is the world's smallest country?
The answer to the geography question - what is the world's smallest country?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Countries of North America
The countries of North America.
World Geography
Geography and maps of the World.
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.
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.
Largest Cities Through History
The largest city of the world througout the last five thousand years.
Basic Earth Facts
A collection of basic facts about the planet earth, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Geography and Map of the Philippines
Geography and maps of the Philippines.
France: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country France.
Most Popular Languages
A listing of the ten most popular world languages and the number of speakers for each language.
How many oceans are on earth?
The answer to the question - How many oceans are on earth?
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.
Canada: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the country Canada.
Hurricane Names for 2005
A list of the official hurricane names for 2005.
China: Geography, Maps and Information
Geographical information and maps of China.
Europe Maps
Geography and maps of the continent of Europe.
Hurricane Names for 2004
A list of the official hurricane names for 2004.
Afghanistan: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of Afghanistan.
Countries of South America
The countries of South America.
Kosovo Maps - Maps and Geography of Kosovo
Geography and maps of Kosovo, from your About.com Guide
Texas Geography and Maps
Geography and maps of the state of Texas.
World Life Expectancy Chart
A chart of life expectancies in every country of the world.
Israel: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Middle Eastern country of Israel.
Hurricane Names for 2007
A list of the official hurricane names for 2007. The rotating list of names of hurricanes changes each year; this is the 2007 list of hurricane names from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
What is Africa's most populous country?
The answer to the geography question - What is Africa's most populous country?
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.
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.
Ireland: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European island country of the Republic of Ireland.
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.
Sweden: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country of Sweden.
Geography and Map of Italy
Geography and maps of Italy.
The Fifth Ocean
The International Hydrographic Organization has created a new fifth ocean - the Southern Ocean - surrounding Antarctica.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European and Asian country Russia.
Geography and Map of Russia
Geography and maps of Russia.
Asia: Geography, Maps and Information
Maps and geographical information about the continent of Asia.
Hurricane Names for 2006
A list of the official hurricane names for 2006.
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.
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.
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.
What is the world's largest lake?
The answer to the geography question - What is the world's largest lake?
What is the world's longest river?
The answer to the question - What is the world's longest river?
Geography and Map of India
Geography and maps of India.
Germany: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the country Germany.
Norway: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country of Norway.
Demonyms - Names of Nationalities
What to call people from each country of the world.
North America: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the continent of North America.
Country, State, and Nation
Discover the definition of an independent country and find out the difference between a country, state, and nation.
Summer Solstice
June 21 is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and marks the beginning of summer for the earth north of the equator.
Geography and Map of the Atlantic Ocean
Geography and maps of the Atlantic Ocean.
California Geography and Maps
Geography and maps of the state of California.
Beijing
A geographic overview of the city of Beijing, China, host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
Minnesota Geography and Maps
Online geography and maps of the state of Minnesota.
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.
Free Blank Outline Maps of Philippines
A free blank outline map of the country of Philippines to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
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.
Spain: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country of Spain.
Ring of Fire
A thorough look at the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire of volcanoes and earthquakes.
Names for Water Bodies
Find out the similarities (and differences) between different types of water bodies, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
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.
Geography and Map of United Kingdom
Geography and maps of United Kingdom.
Oceans of the World
Geography of the oceans of the world, from your About.com Guide
Where is the world's largest desert?
The answer to the question - Where is the world's largest desert?
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.
Google Maps
Google Maps is a fantastic service that provides detailed and visually appealing street maps of the United States and Canada. As with all Google products, their search is amazing and Google Maps can locate a map of a business, street address, or city.
Italy: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the European country of Italy.
Geography and Map of the Pacific Ocean
Geography and maps of the Pacific Ocean.
Indonesia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Asian island country of Indonesia.
Geography and Map of the World
Geography and maps of the World.
Oldest Country
The answer to the geography question - What is the oldest country in the world?
USSR
A brief overview of the former USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and the fifteen new countries formed from the USSR in 1991.
Marco Polo
A biographical overview of the great explorer Marco Polo, who traveled throughout Asia in the 1200s.
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.
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.
Nile River
Discover fascinating information about the world's longest river - the Nile River - and the Aswan High Dam that controls Egypt's lifeline.
Map Reading
Learn about map reading and how to use the different parts of a map from your About.com expert Guide to Geography.
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!
Malaysia: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Asian country of Malaysia.
Geography of Sex
A bounty of facts and figures about sex around the world and in many countries - ranging from an increase in breast size to the frequency of sex to the age of first sexual intercourse. This article is intended for mature audiences only.
Busiest Airports
A comprehensive listing of the world's busiest airports, from your About.com Guide to Geography.
Geography 101
An overview of geography and the geography site at About.com, from Matt Rosenberg, geographer of the world.
Geography and Map of China
Geography and maps of China.
Geography and Map of Malaysia
Geography and maps of Malaysia.
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?
Vatican City: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of Vatican City, from your About.com Guide
Jordan: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the Middle Eastern country of Jordan.
International Date Line
Find out how the International Date Line works along with the 24 time zones of the world.
Global Warming
A comprehensive overview of global warming - its causes, its effects, its future, and what we can do about it, from About.com's expert Geography site.
Koppen Climate System
An overview of the Koppen system of climate classification, including maps of the the classifications.
Brazil: Geography, Maps and Information
Geography and maps of the South American country of Brazil.
How To Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
a simple how-to on converting fahrenheit to celsius, from your about.com guide
Michigan Geography and Information
Geography and maps of the state of Michigan.
Maps and Geography of the Continents and Regions
Maps and geography of the continents of the world, from your About.com Guide

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