Explore the world by location. Start with the six continents, then dive into countries and cities for maps, facts, and focused case studies. Each place page links to related topics—landforms, climate, culture, economy, and travel tips—so you can see how geography works on the ground.
Rivers do not stay where maps put them. Channels creep sideways, islands rise out of muddy water, and banks crumble after big floods. Along a few international rivers, those quiet shifts can move the exact line of a border by a few yards. In some places, they even push it hundreds of yards from one […]
Ask most people about Earth’s deepest place and they’ll jump straight to the Mariana Trench. That part is correct, but “deepest points on each continent” is a different question. It depends on how you define a continent, whether you count land under ice, and even which year you measure, because water levels are changing as […]
Look at a world map and Iceland sits alone in the North Atlantic Ocean between Greenland and Norway. Some people say it belongs to North America, others insist it is European, and both sides can point to facts. In reality, Iceland’s geology and its politics tell slightly different stories. Is Iceland in North America or […]
Asking “Which countries are socialist?” sounds simple—but it isn’t. Some states constitutionally declare themselves socialist; others only mention “socialism” in their preambles or names; and many democracies elect parties with socialist platforms without changing their constitutional system. This guide sorts the terms, names the current cases, and shows where confusion comes from—as of 2025. What […]
When people ask which countries still have slavery, they usually mean where modern slavery—forced labour, forced marriage, and human trafficking—remains most widespread today. No state legally recognises chattel slavery anymore, yet exploitation persists in every region and economy. As of 2021, about 50 million people were trapped in modern slavery worldwide. Quick answer — Which […]
Nestled at the foot of steep hills in central Georgia’s Shida Kartli, Gori watches the confluence of the Mtkvari (Kura) and Greater Liakhvi rivers. About 53 miles (≈86 kilometers) west of Tbilisi, it stands at roughly 1,929 feet (588 meters) above sea level. The name Gori derives from Georgian gora — “hill.” Its position on […]
Imagine gliding above rush-hour traffic in a cable car, watching the city unfold beneath your feet. This isn’t a theme-park ride; it’s the daily commute for thousands in certain world capitals. Traditionally, cable cars served tourists or ski resorts. Today, a growing number of capital cities adopt urban cable car systems to solve real transit […]
In the thin air of the Andes, at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, sits a city unlike any other. La Paz, Bolivia’s high-altitude metropolis, is a place where even simple activities can leave newcomers breathless — literally. Yet the city brims with life, culture, and history. It thrives in conditions that push the limits […]
What do countries call themselves at home? This article gathers every United Nations member state and shows its native name—the endonym used in the state’s own official language(s). I compiled this list from authoritative sources so you can quote, map, or learn them with confidence. What is Countries & Their Native Names List? It’s a complete […]
Sometimes geography creates puzzles. A landlocked state has no coastline on the open ocean. Rarer still, a double landlocked state has no coastline and is surrounded only by other landlocked states. As of 2025, just two countries meet this strict test. What are Double Landlocked Countries? Double landlocked countries are states with no ocean coastline whose every […]
