Geography Of The World

Geography

The Highest Point In Every US State

For those who are beckoned ever upwards, why not attempt to stand on the highest point in every state in the United States?

Geography

What Is the Atmosphere?

The article explores what the atmosphere is, its function, what it consists of, and its importance for human life through scientific discoveries.

Gulfs

Gulf of San Jorge

The San Jorge Gulf is one of Argentina’s many water bodies that boast unique characteristics and relationships to the country.

Seas

Why Is The Sea Salty?

Most of the Ocean's waters are not fresh, meaning it contains high levels of salt and minerals, which can be dangerous to drink. Where did the salt come from?

Geysers

11 of America's Most Famous Geysers

A geyser, because of its order and disorder, is in a special wonder of nature. Discover 11 of America’s most famous geysers.

Lakes

11 Most Beautiful Lakes In South Carolina

Among its array of natural destinations, one of the state's highlights in South Carolina is its abundance of beautiful lakes!

Lakes

Great Bitter Lake

Great Bitter Lake is an expansive saline lake forming a part of the Suez Canal in Egypt, located in Egypt’s Ismailia Governorate.

Geography

The Geoscheme of the United Nations

Dive into the UN Geoscheme, its impact on geopolitics, economics, and how it compares to other global classification systems.

Bays

Baydaratskaya Bay

Baydaratskaya Bay is a large, shallow, semi-enclosed bay situated in Northern Russia at the Kara Sea’s southwestern portion.

Gulfs

Gulf of Tonkin

The Gulf of Tonkin is a crescent-shaped, shallow, semi-enclosed water body situated off South China and Northern Vietnam.

Rivers

Ems River

The Ems is a 225.2-mile-long river that flows through the North Rhine-Westphalia, and Lower Saxony states in the northwestern portion of Germany.

Rivers

Guadiana River

The 508-mile-long Guadiana River is the Iberian Peninsula’s fourth-longest river that defines a long stretch of the boundary between Spain and Portugal.

Caves

The Different Types Of Caves And Cave Systems

A cave refers to a natural opening in the ground that extends beyond the zone of light and has a height and width that allows the entry of at least a single person by crawling.

Oceans

What Are Continental Shelves?

While continental shelves are considered a province of the ocean, they are not part of the deep ocean but considered the enveloped margins of the continent.

Geography

US States By Population

California, Texas, and Florida are the three most populated states, accounting for over a quarter of the total US population. While Wyoming and Vermont are the least populated state

Plateaus

How Do Plateaus Form?

A plateau is defined as an expansive flat highland that is elevated sharply above the adjacent land area on at least one side.

Geysers

Utah's Popular Soda-Pop Geyser

Eastern Utah's Crystal Geyser, aka the "Soda Pop Geyser," is a partially human-made phenomenon that draws school field trips and casual road-trip tourists.

Plateaus

Ozark Mountains

Also known as the Ozark Highlands, the Ozarks are a thickly forested group of highlands in the United States' south-central portion.

Plateaus

Where Is The World's Largest Plateau?

With an average elevation of more than 14,800 feet and covering 970,000 square miles, the Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau in the world.

Plateaus

What Are The Different Types Of Plateaus?

Several processes, like the movement of tectonic plates, volcanic magma upwelling, and erosion by water and glaciers, form plateaus over millions of years.

Rivers

Don River

Covering an area of about 36,000 hectares and stretching for 38 km, the Don River watershed is one of Canada’s most urbanized watersheds.

Geography

How Many Continents Are There?

There are seven continents on our planet: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

Lakes

7 Most Beautiful Lakes In Rhode Island

Although a majority of the lakes in the state are man-made, about 25% of the lakes are natural, five of which exceed an area of more than 100 acres.

Canyons

11 Most Beautiful Canyons In America

Carved by ancient forces and much appreciated by modern cameras - canyons pull our gaze from the most prominent peaks and lead us to ponder the depths of the earth and of time.

Lakes

11 Most Beautiful Lakes In Idaho

Idaho has an astonishing 2,000+ named lakes as well as thousands of other bodies of water, with plenty of beautiful lakes to explore.

Rivers

Dniester River

The Dniester River is a magnificent waterway that runs through the heart of Eastern Europe. It captivates the hearts of locals and tourists with its beautiful landscapes.

Landforms

Fjords

Fjords are elongated, deep, narrow steep-sided inlets of the sea that extends far inland and are formed due to the inundation of a glaciated valley.

Mountains

10 Major Mountain Ranges of Africa

From the Atlas Mountains to Magaliesberg, these major African mountain ranges are indeed a great source of economically essential minerals and natural beauty.

Rivers

Ivindo River

The Ivindo River is a river located in Central Africa. It flows mainly through Gabon, with smaller parts also flowing through northern Congo and southern Cameroon.

Lakes

7 Most Beautiful Lakes In Virginia

Virginia’s lakes have it all, whether you are seeking a relaxing landscape, thrilling water sports, great fishing, or a leisurely lakeside stroll.

Rivers

Essequibo River

The Essequibo is a river flowing through Guyana in South America and is the country's largest river and the continent's third largest.

Rivers

Drin River

With multiple sources bolstering a strong water flow, this river flows through 3 countries with a length of more than 200 miles (320 km).

Geography

How Many Countries Are There In Africa?

Today, Africa comprises 54 independent countries (as recognized by the UN) and 4 dependencies with unique cultures and traditions.

Bodies of Water

Groundwater And Aquifers

Groundwater refers to the freshwater present in the fractures of rock strata and the soil pore spaces beneath the Earth’s surface.

Seas

Java Sea

The Java Sea is an extension of the Western Pacific Ocean, in the Oceania region. Surrounded by the masses of Indonesia, it has a rich history.

Rivers

Indal River

The Indal River is a mesmerizing stretch of water that runs along the glorious Swedish landscapes and flows through pristine valleys and woods.

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