Geography
Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Elevations?
From the Rocky Mountains soaring high over Colorado to the lowland bayous of Louisiana, the average elevation of each state varies widely, reflecting America’s geographical diversity. Discover which states have the highest and lowest average elevations.
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The 10 Most Populous U.S. States Compared to Foreign Countries
Home to over 335 million people, the United States is the world’s third-largest country by population size, and many of its individual states are home to far more residents than some entire independent nations. That begs the question: What countries come closest to the biggest states in terms of population numbers?
Geography
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What Are the World’s Only 2 Doubly Landlocked Countries?
Only two of the world's countries are considered doubly landlocked: Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan. That means these countries aren't just separated from a major body of water by one country — they are, in fact, surrounded by other landlocked countries. Wondering what it’s like to live in a country where you’d need to travel across two international borders to reach the ocean?
Geography
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What Is Actually at the North Pole and South Pole?
Sitting at opposite ends of Earth, the North Pole and South Pole are two of the coldest and most isolated locations on the planet. Have you ever wondered what is actually at the North Pole and the South Pole? Here's everything you wanted to know.
Geography
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6 Captivating European Border Cities Worth Visiting
Thanks to their locations along territorial lines, border cities offer a fascinating mix of culture and history found in few places around the globe. From the only national capital in the world to border two foreign countries to the glitz and glamor of the French Riviera, explore seven captivating European border cities.
Geography
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