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An Introduction to Geography and GeoManiaWorld

An adequate understanding of world geography, including having some geographic literacy, is very important in this era of ever-increasing globalization, internationalization, and global interconnectedness via the global economy. As cultural, political, and economic globalization increase, people need to be aware of geography and how it plays a critical role in these processes.

One easy and fun way to build your own geographic literacy and knowledge of world geography is to play some free online geography trivia and map games. A variety of these online games - where you can play for free and build your geographic literacy or further increase and strengthen your knowledge of geography - may be found at GeoManiaWorld.
More information on geography facts and information in general may be found at the GeoManiaWorld Blog.

Geography Fun and Games Links

Visit these exciting sites to access free online geography map and trivia information and geography games and quizzes.

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Geography Photography on Flickr

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Geography "How to..." Links

"How to" articles about geography

How to Play Geography Games Online
This article introduces resources and shows you how to play geography games online.
How to Build Geographic Literacy
This article discusses various ways to help build geographic literacy and knowledge.
How to Understand the Five Themes of Geography
This article discusses the five themes of geography.
How to Understand Earth's Population Distribution
This article discusses Earth's populations distribution and why some areas are more densely populated than others.
How to Understand Cultural Geography
This article briefly discusses the sub-field of human geography.
How to Understand the Four Traditions of Geography
This article discusses the four traditions of geography.
How to Know if You Should Be a Geographer
This article lists ways to know whether or not you should look into becoming a geographer.
How to Know the National Geography Standards
This article discusses the National Geography Standards.
How to Know the United Nations Millennium Development Goals
This article discusses the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
How to View the Earth as a Village of 100 People
This article introduces various demographic concepts about the Earth and makes them easy to understand by illustrating them through the analogy of the Earth being a village of 100 people.
How to Know the U.S. States and Capitals
This article lists the states and their capitals in the United States of America.
How to Know Canada's Provinces and Provincial Capitals
This article lists the provinces and their capitals in Canada.
How to Know China's Provinces and Provincial Capitals
This article lists the provinces and their capitals in the People's Republic of China.
How to Know the Subdivisions of the United Kingdom and Their Capitals
This article lists the various subdivisions of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and their capital cities.
How to Know Mexico's States and Capitals.
This article lists the states and their capitals in Mexico.
How to Know South America's Countries and Capitals
This article lists the countries and capital cities in South America.
How to Know Central America's Countries and Capitals
This article lists the countries and capital cities in Central America.
How to Know the Caribbean's Countries, Territories, and Capitals
This article lists the countries, territories, and capital cities in the Caribbean region.
How to Be Globally Aware
This article discusses steps you can take to become a more globally aware and informed citizen.
How to Know Why You Should Study Abroad
This article discusses reasons why studying abroad is a great idea.
How to Know the Big Questions in Geography
This article lists the big questions in geography research.

Geography Posts from Google

Geography related news posts from Google.
Petroski on Engineering: a Geography of Design
The book, Geography of Home: Writings on Where We Live, by Akiko Busch, is published by Princeton Architectural Press, which rightfully boasts of an "unrivaled design sensibility." Geography of Home demonstrates that this is no idle boast.
WATCH: Germany's Angela Merkel Gets Schooled at Geography
But German chancellor Angela Merkel may not be tops at geography. During an open geography lesson at an international school in Europe, Merkel was asked to pick out Berlin on a blank map of Europe. She missed, and fairly dramatically, ...
Geography, not economy, counts in China rebalancing
For all of China's talk of economic rebalancing to shield it from internal and external risks, the only real re-orientation in the medium term is geographic - shifting infrastructure spending west to replicate rewards reaped by 30 years of coastal ...

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I have a B.S. and M.S. in Geography, and M.A.E. in Educational Leadership (Higher Education). I'm currently a doctoral student working on a Ph.D. in G... more »

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