Geography Blog
Facts, guides and surprising geography knowledge
Free Printable Outline Maps for Class
Blank and labelled Natural Earth outlines for the world, continents and US states. Public domain — print them, copy them, no attribution required.
Geography Quizzes for Class With No Login
Flag, capital and landmark quizzes that work on a projector without an account. Continent filters keep a lesson inside Europe or Africa.
Geography Bell Ringers That Need No Account
Fifteen questions, same set for everyone, two minutes at the start of class. Flags, capitals, landmarks, dishes and world facts.
GeoGuessr vs MyGeoQuiz: Street View Game or a Free Geography Quiz?
GeoGuessr drops you in Google Street View. MyGeoQuiz asks you to name flags, capitals and landmarks. Here is how they differ, including GeoGuessr’s published Pro prices.
JetPunk vs MyGeoQuiz: User Quizzes or a Small, Edited Geography Set?
JetPunk is a warehouse of user-made quizzes. MyGeoQuiz is a short, edited geography set with a daily challenge. They solve different problems.
Seterra vs MyGeoQuiz: Map Clicking Quizzes and Printable Outline Maps
Seterra asks you to click a country on a map. MyGeoQuiz asks you to name flags and capitals, and publishes public-domain outline maps for class.
10 Geography Facts That Will Surprise You
Think you know the world? These geography facts will make you question everything you learned in school.
The World's Most Confusingly Similar Flags
Ireland and Ivory Coast. Romania and Chad. Australia and New Zealand. Some country flags are so similar that even geography experts get them mixed up.
Why Australia's Capital Is Canberra, Not Sydney
Most people assume Australia's capital is Sydney. It isn't. The real story behind Canberra is one of rivalry, compromise and a city built from scratch.
Can You Identify These Countries by Shape Alone?
Some countries have instantly recognisable shapes. Others are almost impossible to identify without context. Here are the hardest country silhouettes in the world.
The Most Common Geography Mistakes People Make
From assuming Sydney is Australia's capital to thinking the Sahara is the world's largest desert — these are the geography mistakes almost everyone makes.
A Complete Guide to African Flags and Their Meanings
Africa has 54 countries, each with a unique flag full of symbolism. Learn what the colours and symbols on African flags actually mean.
Geography World Records: The Biggest, Smallest, Highest and Deepest
From the world's longest river to the smallest country, these are the record-breaking extremes of our planet's geography.
A Complete Guide to South America's 12 Countries
South America has just 12 countries but contains some of the world's most extraordinary geography — from the Amazon to Patagonia.
How Did Countries Get Their Names? The Fascinating Origins Explained
Why is Germany called Germany in English but Deutschland in German? Why is Japan called Japan? The origins of country names reveal centuries of history.
Island Nations of the World: A Complete Guide
From tiny Pacific atolls to vast archipelagos, island nations make up over a quarter of all countries. Here is everything you need to know about them.
Landlocked Countries: The Complete Guide to Nations Without a Sea Coast
Over 40 countries have no access to the sea. Some are landlocked by accident of history, others by geography. Here is the complete guide.
The World's Greatest Rivers: From the Nile to the Amazon
Rivers have shaped human civilisation for thousands of years. Here is a complete guide to the world's most important and remarkable rivers.
Asian Geography: A Complete Guide to the World's Largest Continent
Asia covers 44 million km² and is home to 60% of the world's population. Here is everything you need to know about the world's largest and most diverse continent.
A Complete Guide to World Currencies: What Every Country Uses
From the Kuwaiti Dinar to the Vietnamese Dong, the world's currencies reveal fascinating stories about history, politics and economics.
The World's Most Unusual Borders and Political Territories
Enclaves inside enclaves, countries within countries, and borders that make no geographical sense. These are the world's most fascinating political curiosities.