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The Geography Channel provides information on the geography of the Earth, its features, as well as population and economic information about civilizations around the world.

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Africa

With a geography ranging from deserts and plains to impenetrable jungle, Africa has always had an aura of mystique. Explore the more than 50 countries and physical features of Africa. See more »

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Asia

The geography of Asia is incredibly diverse and contains some of the most spectacular vistas in the world, and spectacular man-made features like the Great Wall. See more »

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Caribbean

The Caribbean stretches south of Florida to South America, including Cuba and Central America, and is a top tourist destination. See more »

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Europe

Europe is made up of two major areas -- the European continent and Scandinavia to its north, with the Baltic Sea between them. Explore the geography of Europe in this section. See more »

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Middle East

The Middle East encompasses nearly 20 countries. A geopolitical hotspot for several decades, the region sees much military activity in its deserts and lowland plains. See more »

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North America

North America includes the United States, Greenland, Alaska and northern Canada, as well as the tropical climates of Key West, Hawaii and Mexico. See more »

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Oceania & Australia

Oceania is a collection of about 25 countries and island nations in the South Pacific Ocean. Australia is the world's second largest island and the only island continent. See more »

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Oceans & Seas

Most of the planet Earth is covered by water. Did you know that beneath the Atlantic Ocean there are mountain ranges greater than anything on the continents? See more »

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Polar Regions

The Polar regions include Antarctica and other Arctic Regions like Baffin Island and the Arctic Circle. Explore the major landforms, seas and features of the coldest parts of the world. See more »

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South America

The geography of South America contains Brazil, the largest country in South America and the three major regions of Ecuador. Explore these and other areas of South America. See more »

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Terms and Associations

Learn about commonly used geography terms and definitions, as well as the major associations and societies that study geography. See more »

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Geography of Australia

Australia, or Commonwealth of Australia, a country occupying its own continent in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Geography of Alaska

Alaska, one of the Pacific Coast states of the United States. Like Hawaii, it is geographically separated from the rest of the country.

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