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Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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QUIZ: Capital Cities – Hard

31 August 2026
< 1 minute

Test your knowledge with our capital cities quiz! Challenge yourself and discover how well you know world capitals. … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Capital Cities – Hard

Phenomena: tidal bores

24 August 2026
3 minutes

Surfers riding the tidal bore on the Petitcodiac River in New Brunswick, Canada

Discover more about tidal bores, the unusual phenomenon where rivers run backwards around the world Most rivers flow in one direction. For a few hours during each tidal cycle, however, a small number around the world do the opposite. This can form a tidal bore, a wave that travels upstream as the incoming tide pushes inland against the current of a river. Instead of … [Read more...] about Phenomena: tidal bores

QUIZ: Country Spotlight – Peru

24 August 2026
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How well do you know Peru? Test your knowledge of its people, culture, history and geography! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Country Spotlight – Peru

QUIZ: Physical Geography Trivia

23 August 2026
< 1 minute

How well do you know our planet? Test your knowledge of landscapes, landforms and Earth’s natural processes! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Physical Geography Trivia

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Africa

21 August 2026
< 1 minute

How well do you recognise the flags of Africa? Put your knowledge to the test. … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Flags of the World – Africa

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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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