Opinion
Can microbes save us from plastic pollution?
Robin Hanbury-Tenison on solving the plastics problem across the globe before we all end up as waste product
Empire to extinction: The legacy of Bristol Zoo
Andrew Brooks on the passing of Bristol Zoo and the ongoing debate about its role in the 21st century
Will climate change cause more mass migrations?
A rapidly warming planet – and worsening climate change – means tens of millions will be on the move in mass migrations, warns Marco Magrini
Should our growing taste for avocados be a cause for concern?
Andrew Brooks on why our growing taste for avocados has complex consequences for international trade & global markets.
Will Putin fail and Ukraine prevail?
Tim Marshall considers the worrying fractures appearing in the European and American support of Ukraine
Quizzes
QUIZ: Country Shapes – Hard
Test your geographical knowledge with our fun country shape quiz! Can you identify countries just by their silhouettes? Play now and win a discount on a Geographical subscription.
QUIZ: Geography Trivia
Test your geography knowledge with our quiz. Can you identify flags, landmarks, and more? Play now to win a discount!
QUIZ: Halloween
Test your knowledge with our Halloween Geography Quiz! Explore the cultural and historical significance of Halloween and earn a treat with a high score.
QUIZ: US State Capitals
Challenge your knowledge with our USA state capitals quiz. Test your memory and see how well you know the capitals of America’s states.
QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy
Put your flag knowledge to the test with this engaging quiz! Challenge yourself and earn a discount on a Geographical subscription.
Geo explainers
Geo explainer: Will the Sahara flood again?
Discover the Sahara Desert’s fascinating past – and why climate change may make flooding a likely part of its future.
Geo explainer: Where in the world are the busiest shipping lanes?
Take a deep dive into the world’s busiest shipping lanes according to the number of vessels passing through them each day.
Geo explainer: Exploring Africa’s economy and GDP
Five countries account for half of Africa’s total GDP, playing crucial roles in the continent’s economy – but where exactly are they?
Geo explainer: What is phosphate mining – and why is it important?
Phosphate rock is an essential element for life on Earth. Discover its applications and why its mining threatens planetary health…
Geo explainer: Point Nemo – the planet’s most isolated place
Discover more about Point Nemo, the place furthest from land on the entire planet. What exactly lives there and can it be explored?
Book reviews
Discovering Britain
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