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Geography Awareness

November 16, 2020 Soledad Lencinas
desk globe on table

Geography encompasses the study of earth’s land, biodiversity, environment, natural resources and the interactions between those components. Having an adequate knowledge of geography allows us to better understand the world we live in. 

Geography Awareness Week was proclaimed in 1989 to encourage the study of geography, and it is celebrated each year during the third week of November. This year, Geography Awareness Week is observed during the week of November 16-20.

The following ebooks can help you find out more about some of the different aspects of geography:

To find essential information and key concepts about geography you may consult some of the reference resources from our library. The links below provide access to encyclopedias, dictionaries and other resources for background information:

For more online sources, go to our A-Z databases list.

[About the header image: “Desk globe on table” photo by Kyle Glenn has an open Unsplash license]

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