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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.
South America has 12 sovereign countries under the country-counting convention used here. The reference below pairs each country with its capital and identifies Bolivia’s important distinction between its…
North America is more than just Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Stretching across about 9.54 million sq mi (24.71 million km²), it also includes the lively nations…
Africa is composed of 54 sovereign countries, each with its own capital. This article provides a list of the 54 countries in Africa and their capitals for reference.…
Europe is composed of 50 sovereign countries, each with its own capital. This article provides a list of the 50 countries in Europe and their capitals for reference.…
Asia’s country count depends on the classification being used. This reference keeps the established 48-country format, pairs each included state with its capital, and explains the few entries…
Armenia, a nation with a rich history and diverse topography, is home to numerous cities, each possessing unique characteristics and histories. This article aims to provide an insightful…
Imagine a world map where everything is grouped into just four huge regions: Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. That’s the old “Four Continents” idea—common in European maps and…
Most of the world has snakes, from tropical forests to semi-arid hillsides. But a handful of places buck the pattern. If you’re ophidiophobic (afraid of snakes), the map…
Africa is a treasure trove with rich resources like gold, diamonds, copper, and platinum. But its vast material wealth is juxtaposed sharply with a challenging reality: while it…
The Svans are a long-established highland community from Svaneti in Georgia’s northwestern Greater Caucasus. Their own Kartvelian language, tower-house settlements, sacred art, and polyphonic singing give Svaneti a…
