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.

Population density (people per km2) by country.

Ten Things to Know About the World’s Population

Elizabeth Borneman

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

Danielle Faith

Legal Geography is a subset of geography that takes into consideration the connections between the law and legal system and ...

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Carless Cities

Rebecca Maxwell

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.

How Topography Affects Language

Caitlin Dempsey

How high up you live affects your spoken language.

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Geography of Industry in the US

Elizabeth Borneman

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.