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A collection of resources about Latin America, examining key policies, economic development trends, and pressing social issues. This compilation focuses on governance, trade, inequality, and sustainable development, providing insights for students, researchers, and policymakers interested in the region's dynamic landscape.
a collection of articles and videos to help travelers to better understand Rome and The Vatican
The Everglades, Miami, and the environment
Croatia - Europe
The Balkans, or the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographic area in Eastern and Southeastern Europe with various and disputed borders. The region takes its name ...
A collection of resources about Brazil's Amazonas region, focusing on Manaus and its economic development challenges. This compilation covers sustainable practices, urbanization, environmental concerns, and socio-economic dynamics, providing insights into the interplay between natural resources and economic growth in the Amazon.
A collection of resources about Prague, Czech Republic, focusing on travel and tourism. This compilation offers in-depth insights into the city's rich history, architectural marvels, and vibrant culture. Key themes include practical travel tips, notable attractions such as Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, local cuisine, and cultural events. Add...
a collection of articles and videos to help travelers to better understand Northern Italy
A collection of resources about Florence, Italy, exploring its rich history, vibrant culture, and key tourist attractions. This compilation covers historical landmarks, travel tips, cultural traditions, and local cuisine, providing a comprehensive guide for educators and travelers interested in this iconic Renaissance city.
A collection of resources about the Caribbean Islands, covering their rich history, diverse cultures, and vibrant tourism industry. Explore key themes such as colonial influences, indigenous heritage, travel destinations, and sustainable tourism practices to enrich understanding of this dynamic region.
A collection of resources about Venice, Italy, covering travel tips, cultural insights, and tourism highlights. Explore the city’s rich history, iconic landmarks, local cuisine, and practical advice for navigating its unique waterways and vibrant neighborhoods. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Venetian experience.
A collection of resources about Prague, Czech Republic, exploring its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. Key themes include architectural landmarks, artistic movements, historical events, and the city's role in Central European politics. Ideal for students and educators seeking in-depth knowledge of Prague's diverse influences.
A collection of resources about Africa's geography and history, featuring interactive maps, historical timelines, and cultural analyses. Explore key themes such as topographical diversity, colonial impacts, indigenous cultures, and contemporary challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of the continent's rich heritage and geographical ...
A collection of resources about borders around the world, exploring their historical, political, and cultural significance. Key themes include border formation, disputes, migration patterns, and the impact of globalization on territorial integrity. Ideal for educators and researchers seeking to understand contemporary border issues.
A collection of resources about Greece, exploring its rich history, culture, geography, and political landscape. Key themes include ancient civilizations, modern developments, tourism, and the impact of Greek philosophy and mythology on Western thought. Ideal for students and educators seeking comprehensive insights into this influential nation.
Vienna, Austria - travel, tourism
A collection of articles about India
articles and videos looking at the history of French colonialism
A collection of resources about Central Asia, focusing on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Explore themes of geography, culture, history, and socio-economic development to gain a comprehensive understanding of this diverse region's challenges and opportunities.
A collection of resources about Brazil, exploring its rich cultural heritage, diverse ecosystems, historical significance, and socio-economic dynamics. Key themes include Brazilian geography, indigenous cultures, economic development, and environmental challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of this vibrant South American nation.
A collection of resources about São Paulo, Brazil, exploring its geography, historical development, and cultural diversity. Key themes include urban expansion, socioeconomic influences, and the city's role as a cultural hub in Latin America. Ideal for students and educators seeking comprehensive insights into this vibrant metropolis.
England, Britain and United Kingdom (UK) - history, geography, culture
Surprising facts about maps and geography
A collection of resources about China’s economic development, infrastructure, and urbanism, this compilation explores the transformative changes in China’s economy over the past few decades. It provides a comprehensive overview of key themes such as rapid urbanization, the role of infrastructure in economic growth, and the impact of government p...
A collection of resources about budget-friendly cities in Europe for expats. Explore essential insights on cost-effective living, local amenities, cultural experiences, and practical tips for relocation. Key themes include affordable housing, public transportation, and community integration, ensuring a smooth transition for newcomers.
A collection of articles about India and China
a collection of articles and videos about Italy and the European Union
a collection about Argentina
Israel, Egypt, Jordan and the Middle East - Agriculture and Water Innovation
A collection of articles and videos looking at politics and political theory

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Article

Mapped: The Population of India’s States Compared with Countries

This map juxtaposes the population of India with that of entire countries, to give perspective on the soon-to-be most populous country. (2024)


Article

The division of Cyprus looks indefinite

Cyprus. Fifty years of division. There seems no prospect for the reunification of the island, half a century after turkey invaded the north. The i... (2024)


Article

NATO and European defense: Europe is caught between Putin and Trump

Russian aggression and American wavering reveal how ill-equipped Europe is | Leaders (2024)


Article

Brazil’s hinterland now resembles Texas

The new Brazil. It is a land of “roughs”, not playboys. The hinterland is getting political and cultural clout | The Americas (2023)


Article

Lost Water in Amman, Jordan

The desert city of Amman is running out of water. Meanwhile, officials fixate on gleaming visions of growth, perpetuating the fantasy that urban dy... (2023)


Article

Help me LP! What is the one train trip that can include the best of Spain?

Spain expert Isabella Noble recommends two itineraries for taking in beaches, cities and out-of-the-way destinations in sensational Spain. (2023)


Article

6 of the day trips from Budapest: experience Hungary beyond the capital - Lonely Planet

From exploring the cobbled streets of Szentendre to tasting local wines in Eger or soaking in Lake Balaton, here are the best day trips from Budapest. (2023)


Article

Top 6 free things to do in Venice - Lonely Planet

There's much that can be enjoyed in Venice without breaking the bank. Here’s our guide to the best free things to do in this incredible historic city. (2023)


Article

The best beaches in Argentina for sand, splashing and scenery

Beautiful, defiant and intense, Argentina is a natural wonderland, with mighty mountains, rolling grasslands and, yes, beaches. Here's our pick of ... (2023)


Article

Chicago’s woes are over-hyped | The Economist

In fact, the Windy City could offer a model for change across America | United States (2023)


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Why the gusty North Sea could give Europe an industrial edge | The Economist

Wind power is breathing life into a new green economy on its coasts | Leaders (2023)


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How to invigorate Britain’s second-tier cities - Free the North | The Economist

Britain’s Economy: One superstar city does not a successful economy make | Leaders (2022)


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The 7 best road trips in Croatia for fans of history and epic coastlines - Lonely Planet

With a glorious Adriatic coastline that reveals one beauty spot after another, Croatia was made for road tripping. Try these 7 top drives in Croatia. (2022)


Article

If Latin America has a commercial capital, it is Miami | The Economist

Despite not being in Latin America, it offers cash, connections and creativity to the region | The Americas (2022)


Article

The most unusual ways many African countries got their names - QZ

Lots of Greek, Latin and Portuguese roots to many nation states created after the Scramble for Africa (2019)


Article

Rivers: drainage basins of the world

Maps of drainage basins of the world in great detail and gorgeous colors created by 33-year-old Hungarian cartographer Robert Szucs. (2019)


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The notion of an east-west split in the EU is simplistic and defeatist - Charlemagne - The Economist

BUDAPEST IN JANUARY ill-suits political action. A freezing wind rushes off the Hungarian plain and whips the grand 19th-century boulevards. The str... (2019)


Article

Small Colleges Can Save Towns in Middle America - Bloomberg

There's just one reason Pikeville, Kentucky, population 7,000, is alive and well (2018)


Article

Startups That Move to the Bay Area See Big Benefits—But Are in the Minority

A new study explores startup migration and the benefits it brings. (2018)


Article

College Towns Are Beginning to Emerge as U.S. Startup Hubs || CityLab

Established tech hubs continue to lead, but startup hubs are emerging in new, smaller places. The catch: Startup financing overall is on the wane. (2018)


Article

Lessons from Spain’s recovery after the euro crisis || The Economist

Taking the pain out of Spain "JUST six years ago Spain seemed to be the European Union’s biggest economic calamity, menacing the survival of the... (2018)


Article

The Indian-American underachiever - The Economist

INDIAN-AMERICANS are enjoying a dazzling coming-out party. For years they were stereotyped as convenience-store owners and overachieving children. ... (2018)


Article

Why Europe’s train network needs more, not less, competition - The Economist

TRAINS are not quite the third rail of European politics. But they are still causing lots of angst. France has already endured three months of stri... (2018)


Article

China is trying to turn itself into a country of 19 super-regions - The Economist

A tale of 19 mega-cities: CHINA’S urbanisation is a marvel. The population of its cities has quintupled over the past 40 years, reaching 813m. By... (2018)


Article

How Many Years of Income Does a Home in Your City Cost? - CityLab

The rule of thumb is that the cost of your house should equal roughly 2.6 years of income. But in some U.S. cities, home prices are almost 10 times... (2018)


Article

Infographic: The United States of Beer

A data-driven look at consumption of America's most popular alcoholic beverage: Beer... (2018)


Article

A Real-Life Enchanted Forest (Japan) - New York Times

"IN ORDER TO see one of the oldest living trees on earth in one of the oldest evergreen forests in the world, you must first fly two hours from Tok... (2018)


Article

The Fall of the German Empire - The New York Times

From Italy to Hungary, the European crisis pits nations against a soft imperium, not just illiberals against liberals. (2018)


Article

The 100th Meridian, Where the Great Plains Begin, May Be Shifting | Columbia University

Two new papers find that the line that divides the moist East and arid West is edging eastward due to climate change—and the implications for farmi... (2018)


Article

Social democracy is floundering everywhere in Europe, except Portugal - The Economist

Charlemagne: the perky Portuguese ANTONIO COSTA, Portugal’s affable prime minister, greets your columnist with a broad grin as he settles his he... (2018)


Video

Miami Shouldn't Exist — Here's Why It Does

Miami geography defies logic — no bedrock, no natural harbor, and land barely above sea level, yet it became the financial capital of Latin America... (2026)


Video

Italy’s Verona, Padova, and Ravenna

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities in the Veneto area. Padova is famed for its venerable unive... (2023)


Video

Puerto Rico History and Challenges

Puerto Rico is part of the United States but it often doesn’t really feel like it. Mostly because while the rest of the country has prospered, Pu... (2026)


Video

Why is Finland so happy?

For its eighth consecutive year, Finland topped the list of happiest countries in the world, according to an annual report published by the Univers... (2025)


Video

Why Everyone is Leaving New Zealand

Unveil the stunning secret of New Zealand—a paradise losing its young talent! With just 5.3 million people, this remote gem boasts top-notch livin... (2025)


Video

Why is Switzerland home to so many billionaires?

Switzerland is populated with billionaires — there's one for every 80,000 people. As of 2022, the country was home to an estimated 110 billionaires... (2024)


Video

The Guianas: South America's Weirdest Countries?

At the top of South America are three small territories. Until about ten years ago, not a single road connected them to the outside world. They are... (2024)


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I Live Better In Thailand Than I Did In The U.S. - Here's How Much It Costs | Relocated

Jesse Schoberg, 41, relocated to Bangkok, Thailand at the beginning of 2022. He has been living and working abroad since 2008. He currently makes a... (2024)


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Why Indonesia's Economy Matters and Its Unexpected Growth | Indonesian Economy

Why Indonesia's Economy Matters and Its Unexpected Growth | Indonesian Economy (2023)


Video

The Insane Scale of Europe’s New Mega-Tunnel

Denmark is building a record-breaking tunnel to Germany. (2023)


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The $11B Tunnel That Could Save One of Europe’s Busiest Mountain Corridors | WSJ Breaking Ground

Nestled under the Alps and the Italian-Austrian border, the Brenner Base Tunnel is poised to be the longest underground railway connection in the w... (2023)


Video

The Geography of Patagonia Explained

Learn everything there is to know about the #Geography of #Patagonia. From deep Fjords in the west to towering mountains and glaciers in the center... (2023)


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Mumbai, India's Transforming MEGACITY

Mumbai, India’s Transforming MEGACITYFive transportation megaprojects are under construction throughout Mumbai, a city of 25 million. This short do... (2023)


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Panama Canal: Inside the World’s Largest Cargo Shipping Bottleneck Today | WSJ

The Panama Canal is running out of water, threatening to slow down the global supply chains and economies that depend on it. 40% of all U.S. contai... (2023)


Video

Manaus: Why Brazil Built a City in the Middle of the Amazon

The Brazilian city of Manaus sits alone in the middle of the Amazon, and yet it still grew to become the seventh largest city in the country. So wh... (2023)


Video

The movement to shrink Oregon and expand Idaho

In a state dominated by progressive politics, some residents in rural Oregon east of the Cascade Mountains want to move the border so that their co... (2023)


Video

Why Living in Portugal Doesn't Work for MOST Americans

Why Living in Portugal Doesn't Work for MOST Americans (2023)


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Bosnia: The Worst War You Never Learned About

Bosnia: The Worst War You Never Learned About (2023)


Video

German Reunification Explained

German Reunification almost didn't happen. It was opposed by nearly all world leaders. (2023)


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How was Switzerland Formed? -The History of Switzerland

How was Switzerland Formed? -The History of Switzerland (2023)


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Yalta Conference: Winston Churchill's CRAZY Post-War Plan For Germany

Yalta Conference: Winston Churchill's CRAZY Post-War Plan For Germany (2023)


Video

French Alps and Lyon

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon — which, at least in its own mind, rivals Paris — we head for ... (2023)


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France plans for hegemony. France and the EU, relations with Russia, China and the USA

Macron wants to give the #EU a military face and gather the con... (2023)


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France secretly owns 14 countries, neocolonial Africa

France secretly owns 14 countries, neocolonial Africa (2023)


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15 Cheap Big-Cities to Live in Europe (Less than $1,600/Month)

Most major big cities in Europe like London, Paris & berlin are experiencing a high rate of inflation, especially in the last couple of years. But ... (2023)


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Why did the US give up the Panama Canal? (Short Animated Documentary)

In 1977 Jimmy Carter agreed to the United States returning the Panama Canal back to Panama by 2000. He agreed to the transfer in return for nothing... (2023)


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Modern Marvels: The Construction of the Panama Canal (S1, E3) | Full Episode | History

Love Modern Marvels? Stay up to date on all of your favorite History shows at https://history.com/schedule.Chronicles one of the most incredible en... (2023)


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TedEd - Demolition, disease, and death: Building the Panama Canal - Alex Gendler

Discover what it took to build the Panama Canal, and how this colossal construction project changed the region. --In the 19th century, the Californ... (2023)


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Panama City: Gate of the Americas | Travel Documentary and Guide | Things to Know and What to Expect

Hey guys, this video is of my journey in Panama. I’ll be talking about some of the things to see and do, lodging, food, and so on; hopefully I can ... (2023)


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Why 82% of Mexico is Empty

Why 82% of Mexico is Empty (2023)


Podcast

North Korea willing to talk about giving up atomic arsenal | The Daily by The New York Times

South Korea says that the North is willing to talk about giving up its atomic arsenal. What happened to the threat of nuclear war? Guest: Mark Land... (2018)


Podcast

Understanding Exclaves and Enclaves

Understanding Exclaves and Enclaves Normally, if a foreign country has you totally surrounded, that isn’t a good thing. However, in some parts o... (2021)


Podcast

The Re-Militarization of Germany - The Daily | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from The Daily on Spotify. In the decades after World War II and the atrocities of the Holocaust, Germany deliberately under... (2023)


Podcast

The Worst Way to Start a City - 99% Invisible

The area that is now Oklahoma was once a place called Indian Territory. Beginning in the 1800s, the U.S. government designated the land in the Grea... (2018)


Book

Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin - Kindle

Description: From the bestselling author of On Tyranny, the definitive history of Hitler's and Stalin's wars against the civilians of Europe in Wor... (2018)


Book

The Border - A Journey Around Russia

A journey along the seemingly endless Russian border - from North Korea in the Far East through Russia's bordering states in Asia and the Caucasus,... (2020)


Book

Sovietistan

An unforgettable journey through Central Asia, one of the most mysterious and history-laden regions of the world. Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikis... (2021)


Book

The Scottish Bothy Bible - by Geoff Allan

The Scottish Bothy Bible has 41 ratings and 7 reviews. Jus said: Simply stunning is this book. High quality and inspiring photography it's a mine o... (2018)


Book

The Daughters of Yalta

"The story of the fascinating and fateful "daughter diplomacy" of Anna Roosevelt, Sarah Churchill, and Kathleen Harriman, three glamorous young wom... (2023)


Book

Earning the Rockies: How Geography Shapes America's Role in the World by Robert D. Kaplan

Earning the Rockies book. Read 238 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. An incisive portrait of the American landscape that show... (2020)


Book

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance

Hillbilly Elegy book. Read 25,407 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, a powe... (2020)


Book

Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, by Sam Anderson

Oklahoma City and Its Chaotic Founding, Its Apocalyptic Weather, Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis ... (2018)


Book

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond

"An alternative to the Acemoglu/Robinson thesis. Economic history owes a lot to geographic endowment; for example, Africa lacked large mammals that... (2018)


Website

Flood Factor - Find Your Home's Flood Factor

Flood Factor is a free online tool created by the nonprofit First Street Foundation that makes it easy for Americans to find their property’s past ... (2020)


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