Human Geography
Human geography is a branch of geography that focuses on the study of the human population and their cultural, economic, and social interactions with the environment. It examines the distribution of human populations across the globe, the impact of human activity on the natural environment, and the ways in which people use and manage natural resources.
Learn about the different areas of human geography including economic geography, population geography, cultural geography, and more.
Borders that are Visible on Satellite Imagery
Here are international borders that are visible on satellite imagery.
Geography of Fortune 1000 Companies in 2014
The 2014 listing of Fortune 1000 companies were mapped out in order to understand the answers to such questions as which states have the most Fortune 1000 companies and where are there geographic clusters of Fortune 1000 companies.
Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 Companies by State for 2014
This table shows the total number of Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 companies by U.S. state and territory (Puerto Rico). The list can be sorted by state, number of Fortune 1000 companies, and number of Fortune 500 companies.
List of Fortune 1000 Companies by Urban Area for 2014
A list of the total number of Fortune 1000 by urban area as defined by the US Census Bureau. The list can be sorted by urban name, total number of Fortune 1000 companies, and by 2010 population.
Fortune 1000 Companies List for 2014
Excerpt of Fortune 1000 companies for 2014 which can be filtered by state.
Ten Things to Know About the World’s Population
Here are 10 of the most interesting facts about the world population from the past, present, and what they can mean for the future.
Legal Geography Explained
Legal Geography is a subset of geography that takes into consideration the connections between the law and legal system and ...
Carless Cities
Cities are seeing growing problems with smog and the resulting health effects, noise pollutions, and motor vehicle related fatalities. A few cities have already put restrictions on the number of automobile in an effort to build a carless city.
Geography of Industry in the US
Mapping the geographical distribution of industries in the US can provide valuable insights into the economy, opportunities for growth, and potential investment areas for scientists, economists, and the general public.
Longest and Shortest Geographical Names in the World
Learn about the longest and short names for geographical locations in the world.
Urban Prairies
An urban prairie is a piece of urban land located within a city that has reverted back to green space through neglect, purposeful action, or a lack of management.
Top Five Things to Do in Romania
The true beauty and authenticity of Romania, its wild and pristine natural environment, the rich cultural heritage and many more advantages are drawing more travelers than ever.
Where Can You Travel On Your Passport?
How easily you can travel across the world is determined on your passport's listed nationality.
The Great Inversion – Cities That Are Outpacing Their Suburbs
The rise of the suburbs and the declining urban city which dominated much of American growth in the last half of the Twentieth century is reversing course.
What is Tourism Geography?
By the 1950s, tourism geography began to be accepted as its own domain, especially in scientific works from USA and Germany.
Using Google Street View to Track Urban Decay
The Michigan city of Detroit has an estimated 20 square miles of vacant, abandoned and underused land.
The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography
Geography can often play a very large role in the health concerns of certain populations.
National Climate Assessment Report Released
The National Climate Assessment, an important report on the impacts on climate change in the United States today and in ...
When Streets Have No Trees
The presence of trees in cities yields multiple benefits.
Five Fun Facts About International Borders
Learn about some of the most fascinating international borders in the world.
Maps Show How Tech Bus Stops Are Affecting San Francisco Evictions
The Anti-Eviction Mapping Project has plotted out the incidences of “no-fault” evictions in San Francisco against shuttle stops for technical workers. Many ...
How Human Actions Change the Physical Environment
Human actions can have a profound impact on the environment and topography of an area.
Various Forms of Carbon Sequestration: Helping the Overloaded Carbon Cycle
There are three main ways in which carbon can be removed from the atmosphere: physical processes, chemical processes and biological processes.
Plaid Avenger’s World Geography Book
John Boyer created a comic-book style geography book.