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  1. Geography

    Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies …

  2. What is Geography? - Education

    Geography is something you do, not just something you know. Those who study geography identify relationships between these varied subjects, graft those relationships onto a …

  3. Home - National Geographic Society

    The National Geographic Society is a global non-profit organization committed to exploring, illuminating, and protecting the wonder of our world.

  4. Concept of Place - National Geographic Society

    One of the oldest tenets of geography is the concept of place. As a result, place has numerous definitions, from the simple “a space or location with meaning” to the more complex “an area …

  5. Place - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · One of the five main themes of geography, place describes the physical and human characteristics of any location on Earth.

  6. Learn With Us - National Geographic Society

    For more than 137 years, education has been foundational to the National Geographic Society’s mission. We believe that advancing knowledge and inspiring curiosity are essential to …

  7. MapMaker: Latitude and Longitude - National Geographic Society

    Mar 14, 2025 · Subjects Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Human Geography, Physical Geography

  8. Region - National Geographic Society

    Regions, large or small, are the basic units of geography. The Middle East is considered a political, environmental, and religious region that includes parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe.

  9. MapMaker Launch Guide - National Geographic Society

    MapMaker is a digital mapping tool, created by the National Geographic Society and Esri, designed for teachers, students, and National Geographic Explorers.

  10. Isthmus - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · any area on Earth with one or more common characteristics. Regions are the basic units of geography.