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Geography is the study of the earth’s surface, including how the people who live on Earth respond to climate change, soil, and vegetation. Here you can gain a better understanding of the world, it’s people, land, animals, and much more.
Nebraska (NE): State Information, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Nebraska When did Nebraska become a state? March 1, 1867 Who were the first Europeans in Nebraska? Étienne Veniard de Bourgmont First…
Brazil: History, Travel, and Resources
The country of Brazil is a rich melting pot of culture, including those from Europe, Africa, Portuguese, Asian, Indian, Jews, air, and more. As a…
Great Britain: History, Facts, Timeline, and Resources
Brief History of Great Britain Great Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the…
Panama Canal: Facts, History, and Resources
1. What is a canal? A canal is a waterway that was constructed by humans for the purpose of transportation water, people, ships and/or goods….
Suez Canal: History, Facts, and Resources
1. What is a canal? A canal is a waterway that was constructed by humans for the purpose of transportation water, people, ships and/or goods….
New York: Historic Timeline, Facts, and Resources
Timeline of New York 1500′s – 1600′s 1524: Giovanni da Varrazano of France, sails into New York Harbor on the Dauphine in search of the…
Nickname and Origin of the Names of the 50 States
Have you ever wondered where the names of the 50 U.S. states came from, or what the nicknames of the states were. Below you will…
Utah (Ut): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Utah When did Utah become a state? 1896 Who Founded Utah? Mormons; in 1847 First Native American settlers: Anasazi, Paiute, Ute, Shoshone,…
Missouri (MO): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Missouri When did Missouri become a state? August 10, 1821 Who were the first Europeans in Missouri? Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette…
Kansas (KS): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Kansas When did Kansas become a state? January 29, 1861 Who were the first Europeans in Kansas? Francisco Vasquez de Coronado First…
Arkansas (AR): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Arkansas When did Arkansas become a state? June 15, 1836 Who were the first Europeans in Arkansas? Hernando de Soto First Native…
Michigan (MI): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Michigan When did Michigan become a state? January 26, 1837 Who was the first explorer in Michigan? Etienne Brule First Native American…
Iowa (IA): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Iowa When did Iowa become a state? December 28. 1846 Who were the first Europeans in Iowa? Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet…
The 20 Largest U.S. States
Alaska tops the list as the largest state of the United States whether the land area includes water or not. An exclusion to the list…
The 20 Smallest U.S. States: Facts, Information, Resources
The smallest state in the United States, Rhode Island, which also includes some 500 sq miles of inland water, can be fitted into the land…
Oklahoma (Ok): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Oklahoma When did Oklahoma become a state? November 16, 1907 Who was the first European explorer in Oklahoma? Francisco Coronado Who were…
Wisconsin (Wi): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Wisconsin When did Wisconsin become a state? May 29, 1848 Who was the first explorer in Wisconsin? Jean Nicolet; French explorer searching…
Minnesota (Mn): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Minnesota When did Minnesota become a state? May 11, 1858 Who were the first explorers in Minnesota? Pierre Esprit Radisson and Medard…
South Dakota (Sd): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about South Dakota When did South Dakota become a state? November 1889 Who was the first explorer in South Dakota? Pierre Gaultier de…
Erie Canal: Facts, History, Museum, Cruises, and Resources
Brief Timeline and History of the Erie Canal 1808: New York State Legislature authorizes a survey of possible canal routes. 1817: Construction begins on the…
North Dakota (Nd): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about North Dakota When did North Dakota become a state? November 2, 1889 Who were the first explorers in North Dakota? Pierre Gaultier…
Indiana (In): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Indiana When did Indiana become a state? December 11, 1816 Who were the first explorers in Indiana? Rene Robert Cavalier sierur de…
Texas (Tx): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Texas When did Texas become a state? December 29, 1845 Who was the first explorer in Texas? Alonso Alvarez de Pineda –…
Louisiana (La): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Louisiana When did Louisiana become a state? April 30, 1812 Who was the first explorer in Louisiana? Panfilo de Narvaez; 1528 Native…
Illinois (Il): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Illinois When was Illinois Founded? December 3, 1818 Who was the first European explorer in Illinois? Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet First…
Wyoming (Wy): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Wyoming When did Wyoming become a state? July 10, 1890 Who was the first European explorer in Wyoming? Francois and Louis Verendrye;…
Montana (MT): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Fact about Montana When did Montana become a state? November 8, 1889 Who were the first European explorers in Montana? Pierre Gauliter and Sier…
New Mexico (NM): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about New Mexico When did New Mexico become a state? January 6, 1912 Which European country first explored New Mexico? Spain First Native…
Colorado (Co): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Colorado When did Colorado become a state? August 1, 1876 Who was the first European explorer in Colorado? Francisco Coronado was likely…
Arizona (Az): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Arizona When did Arizona become a state? February 12, 1912 Who was the first European settlers in Arizona? Marcoz de Niza and…
Idaho (ID): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Idaho When did Idaho become a state? July 3, 1890 First European Explorers in Idaho? Lewis and Clark expedition; 1805 First Native…
Oregon (Or): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Oregon When did Oregon become a state? February 14, 1859 First European to discover Oregon? Sir Francis Drake First Native American settlers:…
Nevada (NV): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Nevada When did Nevada become a state? October 31, 1864 Who first explored Nevada? Francisco Tomas Graces First Native American settlers: Paiutes,…
State of Washington (WA): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts About Washington When did Washington become a state? Washington was the 42nd state admitted to the union of the United States in 1889…
Hawaii (HI): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Hawaii When was Hawaii Founded? 1778 Who Founded Hawaii? Captain James Cook First settlers: Polynesians Population (July 2009 est.): 1,295,178 Square Miles:…
California (CA): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about California When was California First Settled? 1686 Who Founded California? Hernando de Soto First settlers: Karok, Maidu, Cahuilleno, Mojave, Yokuts, Pomo, Paiute…
Alaska (AK): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Alaska When was Alaska Founded? 1728; US purchased it in 1868 Who Founded Alaska? Vitus Bering (Russian) First settlers: Russians Population (July…
Las Vegas Guide: Facts, Historical Timeline, and Resources
Las Vegas Guide: “What happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas” Las Vegas is the most populous city in Nevada, and an internationally renowned major resort…
New Zealand: Fun Facts, Information, and Resources
Located in the south-west Pacific, New Zealand is a nation of 4.2 million people in an area approximately two-thirds of the size of California. The…
Paraguay: Fun Interesting Facts and Resources
Facts About Paraguay Paraguay is a country divided. The Rio Paraguay divides the country into east and west sections, and each section has markedly different…
Norway: Fun Interesting Facts and Resources
Fun Facts about Norway Norway is located in northern Europe and is part of Scandinavia. Its land is rich with vast fjords, thousands of tiny…
Costa Rica: Fun and Interesting Facts and Resources
Fun Facts about Costa Rica Costa Rica lives up to its name (translated to Rich Coast in English). This land, bordered by the Caribbean Sea…
Africa: Fun and Interesting Facts and Resources
Africa is both the second largest continent on Earth and the second highest populated. Because of its large size, its climate is varied. The Sahara…
Vatican City: Fun Facts, Information, and Resources
When was Vatican City Founded? The Vatican City, or Holy See, is the smallest independent state in the world. It is the residence of the…
Ohio (OH): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Ohio When was Ohio Founded? March 1, 1803 Who Founded Ohio? General Rufus Putnam founded Marietta Ohio in 1788. Early Inhabitants of…
Kentucky (KY): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Kentucky When did Kentucky become a state? June 1, 1792 Who first explored Kentucky? It might have been Hernando Desoto in 1541….
Tennessee (TN): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Tennessee When did Tennessee become a state? June 1, 1796 First European explorers in Tennessee Hernando de Soto, 1540 First inhabitants: Miscogee…
Georgia (GA): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Georgia When did Georgia become a state in the United States? January 2, 1788 Who Founded Georgia? James Oglethorpe (British, 1732) First…
Florida (FL): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Florida When was Florida Founded? 1845 First inhabitants of Florida: Apalachee, Creek, Seminole and Miccosukee Native Americans Population (July 2009 est.): 18,537,969…
Alabama (AL): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Alabama When did Alabama become a state of the Union? December 14, 1819 Who Founded Alabama? The French First settlers: Choctaw, Chickasaw,…
Mississippi (MS): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Mississippi When was Mississippi Founded? 1798. The area was divided into Alabama and Mississippi in 1817. Who Founded Mississippi? Pierre Le Moyne…
South Carolina (SC): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about South Carolina When was South Carolina Founded? 1670 Who Founded South Carolina? King Charles II First inhabitants: Catawba, Pee Dee, Chicora, Edisto,…
Canada: 10 Provinces, Fun Facts, and Resources
The 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada combine to make up the world’s second largest country by area. The ten provinces are Alberta, British…
North Carolina (NC): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about North Carolina When was North Carolina Founded? 1653 Who Founded North Carolina? King James II First settlers: Hatteras, Cherokee, Catawba, Chowanoc, Tuscarora…
Names of All 50 US States: Capital Cities, Facts, and Resources
Below you will find a list of the 50 states and their capitals. Some people think there are 52 states, but there are actually only…
West Virginia (WV): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
When was West Virginia Founded? West Virginia became a state in 1863, when it seceded from the state of Virginia. Who Founded West Virginia? No…
Virginia (VA): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Virginia When was Virginia Founded? 1607 Who Founded Virginia? Captain John Smith First settlers: Ancestors of the Chickahominy, Mattaponi, Monocan Indian Nation,…
Delaware (DE): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Delaware When was Delaware Founded? 1638 Who Founded Delaware? Peter Minuit First settlers: Lenapi Native Americans Population (July 2009 est.): 885,122 Square…
Maryland (MD): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Maryland When was Maryland Founded? 1634 Who Founded Maryland? Lord Baltimore II (Cecilius Calvert) First settlers: Nanticoke, Powhatan and Susquehannock Native American…
Pennsylvania (PA): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Pennsylvania When was Pennsylvania Founded? 1682 Who Founded Pennsylvania? William Penn First settlers: Delaware (Leni Lanape) Mahican, Connoy, Susquehannock and Nanticoke Native…
New Jersey (NJ): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about New Jersey When was New Jersey Founded? 1664 Who Founded New Jersey? Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret First settlers: Delaware, Munsee…
Vermont (VT): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Vermont When was Vermont Founded? 1791 Who Founded Vermont? Samuel de Champlain, French Explorer First settlers located at: Fort Ste, Vermont (1609)…
Connecticut (CT): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Connecticut When was Connecticut Founded? 1635 Who Founded Connecticut? Thomas Hooker First settlers: Algonquin Indian tribes, followed by Dutch explorers in 1614….
New York (NY): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about New York When was New York Founded? 1624 by Dutch settlers; originally called New Amsterdam Who Founded New York? Peter Minuit and…
Massachusetts (MA): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun facts about Massachusetts When was Massachusetts Founded? 1630 Who Founded Massachusetts? John Winthrop First settlers: Wampanoag, Nauset, Nipmuc, Pocomtuc, Mahican and Massachuset Indians Population…
Rhode Island (RI): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Rhode Island When did Rhode Island become part of the United States? May 29, 1790 Who Founded Rhode Island? Roger Williams, 1635…
Toronto: History, Facts, and Resources
History of Toronto and when it was founded? When Europeans first arrived at the site of what is now known as Toronto, the land was…
Spain: 10 Interesting and Fun Facts
Maybe you’re about to go on a trip to Spain, or possibly you’re just interested in learning more about the country. Whatever the case, I’ve…
Maine (ME): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about Maine When was Maine Founded? 1820 Who Founded Maine?: Massachusetts Bay – Maine was initially a colony of Massachusetts Bay, but split…
New Hampshire (NH): State Guide, Fun Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts about New Hampshire When was NH founded?: 1629 Who Founded NH?: Captain John Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges (also the founder of Maine)…
Finger Lakes: History, Resources, and Wineries
What formed the Finger Lakes in New York? What is commonly referred to as the Finger Lakes is a group of eleven long and narrow…
Statue of Liberty: History, Fun Facts, and Resources
Standing at the height 152 feet, the Statue of Liberty is arguably the most famous monument in the world. Announced as a national monument in…
The Great Wall Of China: History, Facts, and Resources
A series of ancient forts used to protect villages from nomadic attackers are now a legend. Known as the great Wall of China this unique…
Ancient Egypt: History, Facts, and Resources
Pre-Dynastic/Archaic period During this time period, Egypt consisted of villages that were scattered in and around the Nile River, including the delta area and the…
The Oregon Trail: History, Facts, and Resources
The Oregon Trail was a pathway of about 2100 miles that ran from Independence, Missouri to the western part of the United States. It was…
New England Colonies: History, Facts, and Resources
The four New England colonies were located in the northeast United States and were founded by Puritans looking for religious freedom. when were the colonies…
Natural Disasters: The Deadliest Natural Disasters in History
1. 1931 China floods Location: China Date: July, November, 1931 Deaths: 1,000,000–4,000,000 The 1931 Central China floods or the Central China floods of 1931 are…
The Links Between Geography and Human Development
Often lost in the discussion of geography is the distinction between natural geography and man-made geography, and the different subsets of each; although all of…
Washington DC: Fun and Interesting Facts
My last trip to DC was a brief overnight stay, while I was cycling down the East Coast with a friend. After riding 80 miles…
San Francisco: Fun Facts and Resources
Fisherman’s Wharf What is Fisherman’s Warf? One of the busiest and well known tourist attractions in North America, it is best known for being the…
Australia: Interesting Facts and Resources
1. Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre on Bennelong Point in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was conceived…
Seattle: Fun Facts and Information
Whether you’re a year round Seattlean, or just exploring for a weekend, you’ll have plenty to do outdoors. Seattle is a city surrounded by waterways…
New Orleans: Fun Facts and Information
Are you headed to the land of jazz and jambalaya? Perhaps aside from the tourist traps, you’re looking for the real New Orleans experience. Below…
France: 10 Interesting Facts You Never Knew
The Eiffel Tower, Only slightly better than a guillotine! France’s worldwide trademark, The Eiffel Tower not even originally intended to be displayed in France,but in…
Top Ten Places In The World To Visit Before You Die
Most of us at some point in our lives have thought about things to do, or places we would like to visit before we die….
Australia: Fun and Amazing Facts
Australia – An Amazing, Fun Country Some people see Australia as a totally different world. This is because it is somewhat isolated. As a result…
United Kingdom (UK): 10 Fun Facts about the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom and the English people are always considered the European aristocrats and it is therefore very difficult to sometimes relate to them differently….
Germany: 10 Fun and Interesting Facts About Germany
Germany Is Full of Interesting Facts Germany is a country offering a lot of contrasts. This might be due to the fact that it is…
Italy: Top 10 Fun and Weird Facts About Italy
In order to understand a cultural background better, it is very important to find some of the facts that circulate around that specific culture. We…
The Netherlands: Fun Facts and Information
America’s Santa Clause is called Kerstman in the Netherlands and while December 25th is officially Christmas Day the celebrations actually begin the last Saturday in…
Ireland: 10 Fun Facts and Information
“Everybody’s a bit Irish,” someone once said. You would think so, what with all the visitors Ireland welcomes each year. Did you know not all…
Grand Canyon: History, Fun Facts, and Resources
The Grand Canyon is easily one of the most recognizable land formations in the world and is certainly one of America’s natural wonders. This piece…
New York City: Fun Facts and Information
1. OUTDOORS + SHOPPING; DOES IT GET ANY BETTER? Spend a lazy weekend browsing up to 170 vendors at Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market. This market…
Boston: Fun Facts and Information
Top 10 Things to do in Boston this Summer 1. ATTEND THE BBQ BEACH PARTY Go to the Phantom Gourmet’s BBQ Beach Party. This year,…
Chicago: Fun and Interesting Facts
Top 10 Things to do in Chicago this Summer! Stow the boots and put away the layers, summer is coming to Chicago. Give yourself a…
The Everglades: Facts, History, Wildlife, and Resources
The Everglades in the southern portion of Florida is a vital, natural environment that has existed for thousands of years. A Look at the Florida…
Resources for Canadian Students, Teachers, and Kids
Students researching topics for school in Canada have a lot of different options to help them with their homework. There’s no longer any need to…
Geography Resources For Teachers, Students, and Kids
With so much information on the worldwide web that pertains to learning, and in particular geographic learning, a person can easily become overwhelmed. Knowing what…
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