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.
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The World’s Smallest Inhabited Islands
The world's largest island is Greenland, covering 836,330 square miles, but on the opposite end of the spectrum are islands are only a few thousand square feet. Check out five of the tiniest islands that people call home.
Geography
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10 of the World’s Largest Estuaries
An estuary is a type of ecosystem found when a river flows into the ocean. Discover 10 of the world’s largest estuaries.
Geography
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5 of the World’s Biggest Plateaus
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.
Geography
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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.
Geography
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