Geography
6 Countries or Islands You Can Walk Across in Under an Hour
Some advantageously shaped countries and islands are so small that you can explore them by foot in almost no time at all.
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The World’s Largest Uninhabited Island Looks Like Mars on Earth
Devon Island has no permanent human residents. Instead, this remote corner of Canada has become somewhat of a natural laboratory, where scientists prepare for future space missions, polar bears and walruses roam the coasts, and the remnants of short-lived human settlements tell the story of one of Earth’s harshest environments.
Geography
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5 U.S. Cities That Span Multiple States
Technically speaking, every city in the U.S. is part of one state and one state only. In practice, however, several cities share the same name and are located right next to each other on opposite sides of state borders.
Geography
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The 10 Smallest U.S. States by Area
Not every state is characterized by enormous swathes of land and water. Some are bite-sized regions that pack in rich histories, vibrant cities, and charming small towns within just a few thousand square miles.
Geography
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9 Countries With the Most Time Zones
Time zones shape everything from business schedules to flights and international broadcasts. Most follow orderly lines of longitude, but politics, colonization, and geography often twist the map. Here are nine countries with the most time zones.
Geography
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