Geogaphy+Master-Keith

Here is the Geography Master page, this page will give you info on most geography questions and facts.

Q & A: Q: What is latitude and longitude? A: Latitude and longitude are lines that mark up a map showing coordinates. For example, lets take 40.7142° N, 74.0064° W. Those are coordinates for latitude and longitude. N means North as in Northern Hemisphere. It shows that N 40.7142 is an area on the map in between latitude and longitude. W means West as in Western Hemisphere. It shows that W 74.0064 is an area on the map in between latitude and longitude. 40.7142° N, 74.0064° W are the coordinates for what degrees latitude and longitude for New York City.

Lets start off with the first facts. Fact: Mt Elbrus and Mt Blanc are the highest mountains in Europe. Fact: The Southern Ocean is actually an ocean. It surrounds Antarctica. Fact: The largest city in the world is Shanghai, China. (Population) Fact: The tallest mountain in the contiguous 48 states of USA, Mt Whitney, is right next to the lowest spot below sea level in the USA, Death Valley.

And now for Countries and their Capitals and Largest Cities by population.

USA: Capital, Washington. Largest City, New York. Canada: Capital, Ottawa. Largest City, Toronto. Mexico: Capital, Mexico City. Largest City, Mexico City. Guatemala: Capital, Guatemala (City). Largest City, Guatemala City. Belize: Capital, Belmopan. Largest City, Belize City.
 * North America**
 * Central America & West Indies**