Is Germany Landlocked?
So, how do you determine if a country is landlocked? The easiest way to tell if a country is landlocked is to take a look at a map of the country and the surrounding geography.
MapWatch: Tracking Political Cartography
Researchers from Northeastern University have created a database called MapWatch which shows how maps and borders change based on geography.
Norwegian Mapmaker Wants to Give a Mountain to Finland for its 100th Birthday
A retired Norwegian mapmaker has proposed that Norway shift its border 660 feet (200 meters) in order to gift the mountain of Halti to Finland in honor of its 100th anniversary independence.
Which Continent Lies in All Four Hemispheres?
While several of the world’s continents are traversed by the separation between two hemispheres, there is only one continent in the world that lies in all four hemispheres: Africa.
The Complex Geography of the Brexit Vote
A.J. Rohn takes a look at the geographical factors behind the recent vote in the United Kingdom in favor of leaving the European Union in its controversial Brexit referendum.
What is the Difference Between The United Kingdom and Great Britain?
This article outlines the differences between the United Kingdom (also known as the UK), Great Britain, and the British Isles.
The Map that Started the Red and Blue Election Map Trend
Historian Susan Schulten has traced the practice of mapping elections of the country by color to 1883.
What are Ghost Nations?
Ghost states are states that function just like any other nation, but for various political reasons go unrecognized by the rest of the international community.
Conflict over Gibraltar: Who has control?
Gibraltar is a 6.5 square kilometer territory located south of the Spanish border, along the Strait of Gibraltar. The small area is officially an overseas … Read more
Where is the Only Area in Europe Where no Borders Exist?
Lake Constance’s shoreline touches three different countries: Germany to the north, Switzerland to the south and Austria at its eastern end. The water body itself contains no borders since there is no legally binding agreement between the three countries.
Five Fun Facts About International Borders
Many of us probably think of checkpoints and barriers when we think about borders between international countries, particularly border crossings. Borders can demark more than just … Read more
Geo-censorship in China
Some readers of National Geographic in China had trouble reading the May issue (dedicated to China) because some of the pages were glued together. A … Read more
Electoral Geography 2.0
If you can’t get enough of the minutia of the current race for the democratic and republican parties, then the Electoral Geography 2.0 is a … Read more