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The flag of the Republic of Biafra, which existed as an unrecognized state rom 1967 to 1970.

10 Separatist Movements in Africa

Africa is home to a number of separatist movements, some of them very well known such as Western Sahara and Canary Islands.

December 19, 2017 16:51

Advent calendars count down from December 1st to Christmas Eve.

What is Weihnachten?

In Germanic areas of Europe, Weihnachten refers to the Christmas celebrations and traditions.

December 19, 2017 16:24

Harvest festivals celebrate a fruitful end of the harvest season.

What is a Harvest Festival?

A harvest festival is a celebration that takes place around the time of the harvest.

December 19, 2017 16:03

Lung cancer is common in many US cities.

U.S. Cities With the Highest Cancer Mortality Rates

Sacramento, California has a cancer mortality rate well above the national average, according to the Big Cities Health Organization.

December 19, 2017 12:40

It's the end of the year, and a chance to look back at the articles we published on the world's most amazing places.

The World Atlas Best of 2017

We take a look at our favorite articles from the year 2017, taking us from the deserts of Namibia to the heights of Dubai hospitality.

December 19, 2017 12:34

Oregon State Flag

Oregon is the only American state to have a two-sided flag.

December 18, 2017 18:10

Rivers carry salt minerals into the ocean.

Why is the Ocean Salty?

The ocean is much more saline than other water bodies for a variety of reasons.

December 18, 2017 17:36

Santa Claus is known today for leaving gifts under the Christmas tree for children to open Christmas morning.

6 Famous Christmas Symbols and Their Origins

The origins and meanings behind some of Christmas's most important symbols.

December 18, 2017 15:19

Popularized in England in the 18th century, cricket is now played around the world.

Where Is The World's Highest Cricket Ground Located?

Located at an altitude of 8,018 ft, the Chail Cricket Ground is the highest cricket ground in the world.

December 18, 2017 14:35

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia. Editorial credit: solomon7 / Shutterstock.com

Who Are the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers?

A number of countries are qualified to compete in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

December 18, 2017 12:35

Closed-system sustainability ensure that resources used by people are replaced with other resources of even greater value or benefit.

What is Sustainability?

Sustainability, in a general sense, is the endurance of processes and systems.

December 15, 2017 11:32

The Velvet Revolution began on November 17, 1989.

What Was the Velvet Revolution?

The Velvet Revolution was the peaceful transferring of power in Czechoslovakia in 1989.

December 14, 2017 23:12

Siccar Point, Scotland, where James Hutton observed sandstone formation.

What is Uniformitarianism?

Uniformitarianism is the belief that the same natural laws that govern the universe have also occurred throughout the past.

December 14, 2017 16:42

Formula for Newton's Second Law of Motion.

What are Newton's Laws?

Newton's three Laws of Motion describe the behavior of an object after forces act on that object.

December 14, 2017 16:07

What Is Antimony?

Antimony is a naturally existing chemical element.

December 13, 2017 21:55

Austria is known for its beautiful Alps.

What Continent Is Austria In?

Austria is a landlocked country on the continent of Europe.

December 13, 2017 17:54

Africa's population is expected to double by the end of the century.

Could Africa Be The Most Populous Continent In The World In 2100?

According to estimates, Africa will account for 40% of the global population in 2100.

December 13, 2017 16:39

New Mexico's state flag was adopted in 1925.

New Mexico State Flag

The flag of New Mexico features a red symbol of the sun on a yellow field.

December 13, 2017 16:22

An island is broadly defined as an area of land surrounded by a water body.

How Many Islands are There in the World?

It is impossible to quantify the numbers of islands in the world.

December 13, 2017 16:16

Morocco is among the only three nations in the world to have the coastlines on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

What Continent is Morocco In?

Morocco is located in the northern region of the continent of Africa.

December 13, 2017 16:00