Geography

Have scientists been doing it wrong all along? One expert seems to think so. Here’s a look at the new way we could be measuring mountains.

The Hottest Places on Earth

From the bone-chilling subzero climates of the Arctic Circle and Antarctica to the scorching deserts of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, Earth is home to vast temperature extremes. These are seven places where the daily highs regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Geography
The 10 Most Populous U.S. Counties

Today, there are more than 3,100 counties in the U.S. that manage local law enforcement, public health, judicial courts, and other important affairs. These are the 10 U.S. counties with the biggest populations.

Geography
8 Geographical Extremes To Add to Your Travel List

If you’ve already been to the major countries on seemingly everyone’s travel list, it might be time to get creative. How about the smallest country in the world, for instance, or maybe the largest lake? Here are eight unexpected geographic superlatives to add to your travel bucket list.

Geography
These Are the World’s Closest Capital Cities

We tend to think of world capitals as being far away from one another, and most of them are. However, there are some notable exceptions that are surprisingly close to each other. Here are the world’s closest capital cities.

Geography