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  1. Geography | Definition, Types, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 22, 2026 · Although there was a much earlier teaching of what is now called geography, the academic discipline is largely a 20th-century creation, forming a bridge between the natural and …

  2. Historical geography | Cultural Landscapes, Settlement Patterns ...

    Historical geography, geographic study of a place or region at a specific time or period in the past, or the study of geographic change in a place or region over a period of time.

  3. Finland | Geography, History, Maps, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · Emeritus Professor of History, Göteborg University, Sweden. Author of Carl Johan och Norge 1810–1814 and others.

  4. Facts, Geography, History, Flag, Maps, & Population - Italy

    1 day ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Italy, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. Italy comprises some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on …

  5. Facts, Points of Interest, Geography, & History - Britannica

    3 days ago · Emeritus Professor of History, Göteborg University, Sweden. Author of Carl Johan och Norge 1810–1814 and others.

  6. Facts, Geography, History, & Points of Interest - Britannica

    4 days ago · Senior Fellow, Department of Human Geography, Australian National University, Canberra. Author of Farmers of Central Malaya; editor of Studies in the Geography of Southeast Asia.

  7. Wisconsin | Capital, Map, Population, Facts, Geography, & History ...

    3 days ago · What natural resources is Wisconsin known for? What are some important industries in Wisconsin’s economy? How has Wisconsin’s culture been influenced by its history and geography?

  8. Germany | Facts, Geography, Maps, & History | Britannica

    2 days ago · All are centerpieces of Germany’s thriving tourist economy, which brings millions of visitors to the country each year, drawn by its natural beauty, history, culture, and cuisine (including its …

  9. Venezuela | Economy, Map, Capital, Collapse, & Facts | Britannica

    1 day ago · Professor of Latin-American History, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Author of Venezuela and others.

  10. Croatia | Facts, Geography, Maps, & History | Britannica

    3 days ago · Croatia, country located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is a small yet highly geographically diverse crescent-shaped country. Its capital is Zagreb, located in the north. …