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Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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Phenomena: the mystery of Bouvet Island

27 October 2025
3 minutes

Bouvet island

The lifeboat at the world's end – an icy, unhabitated island only few have seen Far out in tFar out in the subantarctic, well beyond the usual paths of navigation, lies a forgotten fragment of land: Bouvetøya, or Bouvet Island. Icy, uninhabited and surrounded by thousands of miles of ocean, it’s a place few have seen – but one that holds a quietly remarkable … [Read more...] about Phenomena: the mystery of Bouvet Island

QUIZ: Geography Trivia

27 October 2025
< 1 minute

Think you’ve got the world figured out? From hidden islands to record-breaking rivers, put your global knowledge to the test with this quiz that spans continents, cultures, and a few surprises! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Geography Trivia

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Africa

24 October 2025
< 1 minute

Test your geographical knowledge of African flags with this quiz! With Geographical’s daily quizzes, if you get more than 75 per cent correct, you win a 30 per cent discount on any Geographical subscription. Good luck! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Flags of the World – Africa

QUIZ: The Big River Challenge

22 October 2025
< 1 minute

Dive into our biggest river quiz yet — a journey down the world’s greatest rivers, from mighty deltas to hidden springs. How well do you know what flows where? … [Read more...] about QUIZ: The Big River Challenge

QUIZ: The Big Polar Challenge

20 October 2025
< 1 minute

Settle in for our biggest quiz yet — a deep dive into the frozen frontiers of the Arctic and Antarctic. From wildlife and explorers to icy geography and extreme science, test your knowledge of the poles in this mega challenge. … [Read more...] about QUIZ: The Big Polar Challenge

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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

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