An improved new version of Facts On File’s acclaimed World Atlas, the new World Geography and Culture Online reference site takes a global approach to facilitate the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills. Some highlights and new features include:
Country Entries: descriptions of more than 200 countries, with information on geography, people and culture, weather and climate, history, government, and society; maps and flags; facts and figures; images; compare/ rank tools; and news articles.
U.S. State Profiles: descriptions of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with political, outline, elevation, and locator maps; city and geographical features maps; flags; images; facts and figures; government information; biographies; chronology; and images.
Maps: more than 1,600 easy-to-read political, elevation, and outline maps; regional geographic and thematic maps; city, state, and physical feature maps; and more
Compare and Rank Tools: tools that compare and rank countries and non-sovereign territories
News Articles, updated regularly.
• Gazetteer • Geography concepts and principles • Flags and images • Special features • Geography glossary • Currency converter • Conversion calculator • “Did You Mean…?” search feature • Persistent record links • Full citations in both MLA, 7th Edition and Chicago formats.
Want to take a look?
Go to the HCC library's homepage and click on Articles/Databases. Select Reference Books Online and scroll down to the bottom of the page where you will find World Geography & Culture Online. Have fun exploring.
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