Independence for Greenland? Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:52:00 +0100
Next week, on November 25, the residents of the current Danish territory of Greenland will vote in a referendum to decide whether to pursue independence for the territory of just... Permalink: http://geography.about.com/b/a/258402.htm
Biogeography Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:57:00 +0100
Biogeography is a branch of geography that studies the past and present distribution of the world's many plant and animal species. Learn how and what biogeographers study the flora and... Permalink: http://geography.about.com/b/a/258400.htm
Medical Tourism Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:49:00 +0100
I've been hearing a lot lately about the concept of "medical tourism," where people who need surgery or treatment (typically Americans) travel overseas to save money on medical care. ... Permalink: http://geography.about.com/b/a/258397.htm
Geography Awareness Week Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:23:00 +0100
It's here! It's Geography Awareness Week! The My Wonderful World blog is covering the week in a big way. Check out posts on the History of Geography... Permalink: http://geography.about.com/b/a/258395.htm
Rand McNally Geography Quiz Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:42:00 +0100
In honor of Geography Awareness Week, Rand McNally has produced a fun online quiz that's great for young people. Test your geographic skill with their Are You A Geography... Permalink: http://geography.about.com/b/a/258394.htm
Google Flu Trends Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:19:00 +0100
The latest tool in the public health arsenal is Google Flu Trends! Google tracks influenza outbreaks across the United States based on searches for flu-related symptoms. Google reports... Permalink: http://geography.about.com/b/a/258393.htm
Remote Sensing Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:03:00 +0100
Remote sensing is the use of remote equipment to monitor or examine an area or place. Enjoy this latest article on remote sensing to learn all about this high-tech... Permalink: http://geography.about.com/b/a/258392.htm