The subject of this category, geography, is the study of the earth's surface, including its inhabitants and settlements.
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Access in depth information about the geography of the world through maps, an introduction to the basics and physical and cultural data and subscribe to receive the latest newsletters.
http://geography.about.com
The British Antarctic Survey is an environmental research center responsible for British scientific activities in Antarctica. You can find out what it's like to live and work in Antarctica from this website. You can also find out about current temperatures on the world's coldest continent.
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/
The website of the Canadian Geographic provides access to the articles, maps and other content of this noted publication. You can also find online exclusive content here that does not appear in the printed magazine. The site also has a dedicated section to travel.
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/
The Discovering Antarctica website is a British educational resource that makes it easy to learn about the world's greatest undiscovered continent. The website also has information on Antarctica's changing climate tool. You can also find out about the Antarctic treaty which governs the continent.
http://www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk
Geography in Action is a British website for those interested in geography and geographical education. The site covers urban structure, landscapes, ethnic diversity and other subjects. The site also has some videos to make geography more accessible.
http://www.geographyinaction.co.uk
The Geography Network is an educational website that helps you learn about the world and maps. One of the site's most interesting features is the explorer which lets you look at maps of any region of the world. You can also access offline geographic data on CD or DVD through this website.
http://www.geographynetwork.com
Guide to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
The Guide to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)is a great website to learn about using geographic and space tools. GIS makes it possible to map your plans and develop more effective businesses. You can also find GIS education resources here if you are new to this type of geography.
http://www.gis.com
My Wonderful World is an educational campaign led by National Geographic to help children learn more about the world. One of the website's fun features is the "Test your Global IQ" section where you can see how much you actually know about the world. You can also sign up to support the campaign's efforts.
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org
The National Geographic website provides plenty of information from this famous website. You can find news articles on the environment, maps of various kinds, science and more. You can also sign up for a National Geographic magazine subscription from this website.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
Supports critical expeditions and scientific fieldwork; encourages geography education for students; promote natural and cultural conservation; and inspires audiences through new media, vibrant exhibitions, and live events.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/
Provides an online reference directory and destination guide to countries and nations of the world. Discover unknown places and visit legendary sites, experience a virtual journey through the world's history and travel all world time zones.
http://www.nationsonline.org
The advancement of lagging regions is the concept of Professor Suarez-Villa’s for regional inversion and on his website you can read his theories and publications on this subject.
http://www.regionalinversion.com
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is a scientific organization dedicated to studying the world's coldest continent. You can find information on the Antarctic Treaty which governs the area. You can also find educational resources for young scientists interested in studying this region of the world.
http://www.scar.org/
Worldwide reference for states, provinces, governorates, counties, districts, and other subdivisions of countries.
http://www.statoids.com/
The IG is a collaborative effort between the Indiana State University Cunningham Memorial Library and the ISU Department of Geography, Geology and Anthropology, its purpose being to publish articles and research notes focusing on economic issues across all sectors of the economy. Included here is the recent issue, archives, a mission statement and guidelines for contributors.
http://igeographer.lib.indstate.edu/
United States Antarctic Program
The United States Antarctic Program is a scientific project of the US to understand the world's coldest continent. You can find out about the program's scientific discoveries here. The website also has a general introduction to Antarctica if you are looking for basic information.
http://www.usap.gov/
