About GeographyPin & Editorial Policy

GeographyPin.com is an independent educational website dedicated to making world geography clear, visual and engaging for students, teachers, travelers and curious readers everywhere.

Our Mission

Our goal is to explain the world’s places — countries, cities, landscapes, lakes, regions and borders — in a way that is accurate, easy to understand and useful in real life.
We aim to combine clear writing, maps, diagrams and examples so that readers can build a strong, intuitive sense of how our planet is organized.

What You’ll Find on GeographyPin

• Country and place profiles – key facts, maps and context for countries, regions and cities.
• Physical geography explainers – landforms, climates, biomes, tectonic features and more.
• Human geography topics – borders, demographics, culture and geopolitical context.
• Comparisons and big questions – “Is Iceland in Europe or North America?”, “Why is this place important?”
• Student-friendly resources – content written with clarity in mind for school projects and self-study.

Experience & Approach

GeographyPin is run by people who are deeply interested in geography, maps and global issues.
We approach each article as a small research project: find the most reliable sources we can, then explain the topic as clearly and fairly as possible.

Our experience comes from long-term study of geography topics, regular reading of trusted reference works and data sets, and ongoing exposure to maps, academic articles and official statistics.
We combine this background with a constant habit of checking facts and cross-referencing sources before publishing.

How We Research and Fact-Check

For most articles, we rely on a mix of:

• Recognized reference works (geography handbooks, atlases, encyclopedias).
• Official data sources (e.g. national statistical offices, central banks, meteorological services).
• International organizations (such as UN bodies, global development and environmental agencies).
• Academic or educational resources where appropriate.
• High-quality mapping and GIS resources for borders, distances and physical features.

Before an article goes live, we:

• Check key numbers (population, distances, elevations, areas, dates) against at least one trusted source.
• Clarify where definitions may differ (for example: “Europe” as a continent vs. “Europe” as a political region).
• Try to avoid outdated statistics when newer data is readily available.

However, geography is a moving target: borders can change, new data is released, and geopolitical situations evolve.
We do our best to keep up, but we cannot guarantee that every single figure on the Site will always be perfectly current.

Neutrality and Sensitive Topics

Some geography topics involve sensitive political questions — disputed borders, names of territories, or contested regions.
Our goal is to describe such situations in a neutral, factual way:

• We focus on explaining how different organizations, countries or mapmakers may treat the same area differently.
• We avoid taking political positions or endorsing one side over another.
• We clearly label maps and descriptions where interpretations may vary.

No map or description on GeographyPin is intended to be an official or definitive statement on sovereignty or international recognition.

How We Handle Corrections

If you notice an error, outdated data or unclear wording, we genuinely want to hear about it.
You can contact us via the form on our Contact page.

When we receive a correction request, we:

• Review the specific claim and check it against our sources.
• Update the article if necessary, adjusting numbers, wording or maps.
• Clarify ambiguities where more context is needed.

Our aim is to continuously improve the accuracy and clarity of our content over time.

Editorial Independence & Funding

GeographyPin is supported primarily through advertising and affiliate links.
This means we may earn a small commission when readers use certain outbound links, or when ads are displayed on the Site.

However:

• Our editorial priorities are based on what we think is educational and interesting, not on which pages can generate the most revenue.
• We do not allow advertisers or affiliate partners to dictate what we write or how we present information.
• Any commercial relationships are disclosed where appropriate (see our Affiliate Disclosure).

Our primary goal is to build long-term trust by being useful and accurate.

Use of Images, Maps and Diagrams

Many articles on GeographyPin include visual elements such as maps, diagrams, charts or photographs.
We use these to help readers visualize complex topics more easily.

Where possible, we:

• Design custom diagrams to illustrate tectonic features, boundaries or cross-sections.
• Use base maps and data that are appropriately licensed or in the public domain.
• Provide clear alt text or captions to explain what each image is showing.

Some visual content may be simplified for clarity and may not include every small detail shown on professional GIS maps.

How You Can Use Our Content

For personal, non-commercial use (for example, school projects, private study or classroom reference), you are welcome to:

• Read and learn from our articles.
• Print small portions for classroom or study use.
• Share links to our pages with students, colleagues or friends.

If you want to quote or reuse content publicly (for example, in a blog, on social media, or as part of teaching materials), please:

• Quote only short excerpts.
• Provide clear credit to GeographyPin.
• Include a link back to the relevant page on geographypin.com.

For any more extensive reuse, adaptation or commercial use, please contact us first via our Contact page.

Staying Transparent with Readers

Trust is central to GeographyPin.
We want readers to understand:

• Where our information comes from.
• How we update and correct content.
• How the Site is funded.
• How to contact us with questions or suggestions.

If you ever feel that an article is unclear, incomplete, biased or in need of an update, please reach out.
We review feedback and use it to shape future improvements.

Contact

For questions about our editorial policy, sources, corrections or collaboration opportunities, you can contact us via the form on our Contact page.