Tag: geography
What On Earth Is Gibraltar? (UK Overseas Territory)
"The Rock of Gibraltar" is a monolithic limestone promontory located in the British territory of Gibraltar, near the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, and near the entrance to the Mediterranean. It is 426 m high
25 Most Mysterious Monuments on Earth
The most mysterious monuments on Earth wow visitors and continue to befuddle seasoned researchers.
The Amazing BIOGEOGRAPHY of Hawaii
Deep in the Pacific Ocean lies a chain of islands cut off from the rest of the world. Here life from all across the world has come to establish itself, only to find an environment unlike any other the Earth has to offer.
The Geography of Spices and Herbs
Spices are one of the best part of eating. But just like fruits, every spice has a different story to be told. Today we're diving into the geography behind this miracle of nature and human ingenuity.
What On Earth Is Greenland?
Greenland is an island country in North America that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Greenland is the world's largest island that isn't a continent.
Who Are the Welsh?
Wales occupies a beautiful place within Britain, but it also has a long and storied history. This documentary explores the origins of Wales and the Welsh people (Cymru), from the late Bronze Age to the end of the medieval period, covering some of the most...
Why So Few Americans Live In This Huge Area In The Middle Of The Country
The United States has an interesting population distribution. You can find any number of videos talking about why so many more people live on the eastern half of the country. But what's rarely talked about is this large empty belt in the middle of the cou...
Cornwall: A Celtic Nation Trapped in England
Cornwall, or Kernow in the Cornish language (Kernowek), is a Celtic nation in southwest England.
The US-Canada Border Splits This Road In The Middle
Rue Canusa (or Canusa Avenue) is a street that's split in two by a border: the northern part is in Stanstead, Canada, and the southern part is in Derby Line, USA — and border crossings here aren't as easy as they used to be.
Was the West REALLY Unexplored?
On May 14, 1804 The Corps of Discovery led by Captains Merriweather Lewis & William Clark began their journey across western North America, into completely unexplored and unmapped territory.
The Countries That No One Ever Really Talks About
I'm sure we've all heard of countries like the USA, Germany, Australia and Japan, they are countries that are known across the world due to their influence on the world.
Why are there Giants in South America on Old Maps?
“The existence of giants here is confirmed” this was written in a letter to the French Academy of Sciences in 1766 by Dr. Matthew Maty, the secretary of the British Royal Society He was referring to the confirmation of giants at the southern end of South...
Why is there a Sea in America on Old Maps?
Maps from the age of discovery are filled with some pretty interesting geography. They had a mass that kept the world from tipping over, the north pole had a giant magnetic rock in the center, there was even land populated by giants. This video is an ex...