Geography

When Is a Town Big Enough To Be Considered a City?

When Is a Town Big Enough To Be Considered a City?

What’s the difference between a town and a city? The answer depends on where you are.

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    Found on every continent, plateaus can vary immensely in size and altitude. From the Altiplano of South America to the colossal Tibetan Plateau in Asia, these are five of Earth’s major plateaus you should know.

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  • What Are Antipodes? 5 Cities and Their Surprising Counterparts

    Geographically speaking, antipodes are two points on Earth that are located diametrically opposite one another. Check out five surprising antipodal pairings.

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  • Why Animals Don’t Cross This Invisible Border

    The geopolitical boundary between Asia and Oceania lies between Indonesia and the island of New Guinea. But international borders aside, there’s also an invisible line that cuts through the region that defines the zoological differences between the two continents. Discover the fascinating history of the Wallace Line.

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  • The Longest Mountain Ranges on Earth

    Mountain ranges are the backbone of Earth’s continents. Millions of years old, these immense formations can stretch across one or multiple countries. Here’s where to find the longest mountain ranges on the planet.

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