Latest Geography Articles


Geography of Interest

Geography of Giant Sequoias

Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.

Geography of Daylight Saving Time

Not all countries observe Daylight Saving Time, which entails moving the clocks forward an hour in the spring and backward an hour in the fall.



Geography Basics

Latitude and Longitude

Learn more about lines you see on a map running east-west and north-south called latitude and longitude.

Understanding Direction Based on the Sun

This lesson plan introduces the concept of direction to young children by using the location of the Sun in order to understand where east, west, north, and south are located.

What is Geography?

Geography is the science that studies the Earth and the physical and human influences that shape it.

How Many Countries Are There?

The answer to the question of how many countries there are in the world remains a question with many different possible answers.



United States Geography

A to Z Geography: United States

The geography of the United States is diverse, featuring rugged mountains, arid deserts, dense forests, and expansive coastlines.

A to Z Geography: Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s geography is dominated by its location in the Great Lakes region, which has created a diverse landscape of fertile farmland, dense forests, and numerous lakes and rivers.

A to Z Geography: Wyoming

Wyoming, the 10th largest state in the United States, is a landlocked state located in the western part of the country. The state of Wyoming is known for its breathtaking…

Geography of Kansas

Flat expanses, badlands, rolling hills, cuestas, and canyons shape Kansas’ geography.



Geography of Extremes


Physical Geography

A to Z Geography: Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s geography is dominated by its location in the Great Lakes region, which has created a diverse landscape of fertile farmland, dense forests, and numerous lakes and rivers.

A to Z Geography: Wyoming

Wyoming, the 10th largest state in the United States, is a landlocked state located in the western part of the country. The state of Wyoming is known for its breathtaking…




Human Geography


Maps and GIS

First Maps

These maps are the earliest known representations of a particular geography, name, or geographical phenomenon.


Geography Books

Review | Under the Wave at Waimea

Set in Hawaii and with a champion surfer as its central character, “Under the Wave at Waimea” introduces us to the global geography of surfing.