Geography

The 4 States That Border the Most Other States

A handful of states have not just one, two, or three neighbors but as many as seven or eight. Here are the four states that border the most of the bunch.

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
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
What Is the Tropic of Cancer? Earth’s Imaginary Lines, Explained

If you’ve ever wondered what the Tropic of Cancer, the prime meridian, or the equator are, we explain some of the best-known imaginary lines on Earth.

Geography
The 10 Flattest U.S. States

Not all states are created equal — at least when it comes to topography. Here are the flattest states in the U.S., ranked by the difference between the highest and lowest elevation points in each state.

Geography