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.

Why Don’t Alaska and Louisiana Have Counties?

Ever wondered why Alaska and Louisiana don’t have counties, while the remaining 48 states do? Here's a fascinating look at the geographical histories of these unique states.

Geography
Does Minnesota Really Have 10,000 Lakes?

Curious minds want to know — is Minnesota’s claim to fame based in fact? Or, like many slogans that have caught on over the years, is it based on fuzzy math? Let’s delve in and see how many lakes Minnesota really has.

Geography
Top 10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.

The U.S. is crisscrossed by some 3 million miles of rivers, displaying centuries of history and culture along their shores. These are America’s 10 longest rivers.

Geography
Is Australia Considered an Island?

When you see Australia on a map, it looks just like any other island, surrounded by water on all sides. So, is it an island, or is it a continent? Or both? Let's see what geographers have to say.

Geography