Geography provides a sense of place. What a country has, in terms of strategic location and natural resources, can determine its role in the world. See why geography matters in this collection of stories.
This map depicts the location of Kent, in southeastern England. The county - known as "The Garden of England" - is located east of London. Clic...
This map depicts the location of the very small "Old City" of Jerusalem, compared to its various surroundings today. Click on the map for a bet...
Image of a Benelux map, depicting the Netherlands and Belgium. Click on the image for a more detailed view.
Image of Indian Presents, listed items on the Meriweather Lewis supply list.
Map depicting the location of Michigan CIty, Indiana. It is a place which featured prominently in the life of John Dillinger.
This map depicts the location of Michigan City, Indiana. It is near the Indiana-Michigan state line.
Image of a 1966 movie poster for Khartoum, copyright United Artists, all rights reserved.
The Nazca Lines sit on a plateau in southern Peru. This map depicts their location, south of Lima.
Nuenen, where Vincent's parents moved during his early-adult years, is located in the south-central region of the Netherlands.
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