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Good Governance Needs a Strong Code of Conduct
Editorial: Most geographers work for government agencies or do substantial business with them, so how those agencies are governed is our business too. How a board holds itself accountable shapes how well its agency upholds its own policies, and those policies shape our work. I raised the alarm about how horses were being treated at … Read more
Alaska’s Coastline is Longer Than All the Other 49 States Combined
Alaska has the longest U.S. coastline, but its length varies depending on how closely the coast and shoreline are measured.
Geography Facts about the World’s Continents
How many continents are there? Explore the four to seven continent models and compare the world’s continents by size, population, and geography.
X is Longitude, Y is Latitude
Why is X longitude and Y latitude in GIS? Understand how geographic coordinates work and discover simple ways to remember the difference.
Unique Geography Facts About Every U.S. State
From Alaska’s Arctic coastline to Delaware’s colonial hundreds, discover the geographic features and characteristics that make every U.S. state unique.
Highest Point in Every U.S. State
Every U.S. state’s highest point, from Denali to Britton Hill, with elevations, maps, and geographic facts.
States in Order of Admission to the United States of America
From Delaware to Hawaii, discover when each state entered the Union and the geographic features that make every state unique.
How to Create a Radial Flow Map Using QGIS
Learn how to create a radial flow map in QGIS using U.S. Census migration data with this step-by-step GIS tutorial.
Why Do Squirrels Lie Flat?
Splooting helps squirrels lie flat to regulate body temperature, avoid predators, sunbathe, and rest. Explore the science behind this behavior.
United States of Syllables
From Maine to California, see how all 50 U.S. states are grouped by the number of syllables in their names and discover which syllable count is most common.