Geography Collection (page 9)

lighthouse on Georgian Bay on the Bruce Peninsula Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada

Killarney Lighthouse and rocky Georgian Bay shoreline, Killarney, Ontario, Canada Killarney, Ontario, Canada

Muskoka looking westward from top of Dorset viewing tower Dorset, Ontario, Canada

clouds and trees reflected in Tea Lake Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada

carrara marble quarries, massa carrara province, tuscany, italy

Cotopaxi Volcano at sunrise, Cotopaxi National Park, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador

Man and woman of China, 1818. Man with tobacco pipe, holding hands with a woman. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal

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MALAYSIA Borneo Kalimantan Niah Caves interior looking out towards the jungle

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SEYCHELLES La Digue Reunion Beach Large boulders by the waters edge with a coconut palm tree leaning over the turquoise water as a woman walks out of the sea towards the white sand 

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CHINA Shanghai The Bund aka Zhong Shan Road. View along the promenade that runs along the Huangpu River with the city skyline in the distance

London - Harrods department store
05 September 2019, Great Britain, London: The famous Harrods department store in South Kensington on Brompton Road. Photo by: Waltraud Grubitzsch/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Fontana della Barcaccia fountain in the Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps and the Trinita dei Monti church, Rome, Italy

The Colosseum amphitheatre, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum Roman amphitheatre, Rome, Italy

Wooden Pinocchio puppets on sale, Florence, Italy

City skyline view and the Duomo, Florence, Italy
General city skyline view and the Duomo, Florence, Italy

The Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy

Dome of the Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy

Bust of Dante Alighieri outside the Museo Casa di Dante, Dantes House Museum, Florence, Italy

Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

The Ponte Vecchio bridge over the River Arno, Florence, Italy

Leaning Tower of Pisa bell tower, Pisa, Italy
Leaning Tower of Pisa bell tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Italy

The church of Santa Maria della Spina, Pisa, Italy

Baptistery of St John, Cathedral, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
Pisa Baptistery of St John, Pisa Cathedral and the Leaning Tower of Pisa bell tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Italy

Crowds at the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
The Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Colourful houses on the island of Burano, Venice, Italy
Colourful houses on the island of Burano, Venetian Lagoon, Venice, Italy

The Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Museum aan de Stroom, MAS, in Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp Centraal railway station in Antwerp, Belgium

The River Leie and Graslei Quay, Ghent, Belgium

Graslei quay and the Leie River, Ghent, Belgium
Graslei quay and the Leie River with medieval buildings including the Vrije Schippers Guildhall, Ghent, Belgium

Tower and spire of the Town Hall in the Grand Place or Grote Markt, Brussels, Belgium

Museum of the City of Brussels in the Grand Place or Grote Markt, Brussels, Belgium

The Town Hall in the Grand Place, Grote Markt, Brussels, Belgium
The Town Hall and buildings of the Grand Place or Grote Markt, Brussels, Belgium

Statue of Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of Belgium, in the Place de L Albertine, Brussels, Belgium

Yellow Arch of bicycles at the Mont des Arts Gardens and Tower of the Town Hall, Brussels, Belgium created for the Grand Depart

Model of the Manneken Pis, statue of a boy peeing, in the window of a waffle shop in Brussels, Belgium

Manneken Pis statue and fountain, Brussels, Belgium
Manneken Pis, statue of a boy peeing into a fountain, Brussels, Belgium

The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

Jeanekke Pis statue and fountain, Brussels, Belgium

Manneken Pis, statue of a boy peeing into a fountain, Brussels, Belgium

The Monastery of Serra do Pilar, Porto, Portugal

View of the town, cable car and River Douro in Porto, Portugal

View of the town and River Douro in Porto, Portugal

The Dom Luis I metal arch bridge and the city skyline in Porto, Portugal
The Dom Luis I metal arch bridge over the Douro River and the city skyline in Porto, Portugal

Tower and city ramparts of the Ferdinand Walls, Porto, Portugal

Blue patterned tiles on a wall, Porto, Portugal

Blue tile facade of the St. Anthonys Congregados Church, Porto, Portugal

Statue of Antonio Ferreira Gomes and the Clerigos Tower in Porto, Portugal

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Geography: From Ancient Maps to Modern Wonders" The Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154 takes us back in time, showcasing the early understanding and its importance in navigation. Derwent Water, with Blencathra standing tall behind it, offers a breathtaking view of nature's wonders in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Jacopo de Barbari's Map of Venice in 1500 allows us to delve into the intricate layout of this enchanting city built on water. An antique map of Tasmania reveals how explorers once charted unknown territories and expanded our knowledge about distant lands. The V & A waterfront and Table Mountain create an awe-inspiring backdrop for Cape Town, South Africa – a testament to geography shaping stunning landscapes. Continental drift after 250 million years shows us that our planet is constantly evolving, reminding us of the dynamic forces at work beneath Earth's surface. Malham Cove stands as a geological marvel within Yorkshire Dales National Park, captivating visitors with its limestone formations carved by natural processes over millennia. Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000) provides a mesmerizing image capturing our beautiful planet from space – highlighting both its vastness and interconnectedness through geography. The British Empire world map from the 19th century reflects an era when geographical exploration played a significant role in expanding colonial influence across continents. James Craig's Map of New Town Edinburgh from 1768 showcases meticulous topography planning that shaped one of Scotland's most iconic cities even today. Anglo-Saxon 10th-century world map gives insight into early European perceptions and interpretations regarding global geography during medieval times In summary, these diverse hints remind us that geography is not just about maps but also encompasses breathtaking landscapes, historical perspectives on human exploration and settlement, and the ever-changing nature of our planet.