Belgium is a Western European country occupying an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi).  As can be observed on the physical map of Belgium there are three main geographical regions to Belgium: the coastal plain to the northwest, the central plateau, and the Ardennes uplands to the southeast. A small area called the Paris … Read more

Argentina is a country located in the southern part of South America. Covering an area of 2,780,400 sq.km (1,073,500 sq mi), Argentina is the world’s 8th largest country, the 2nd largest country in South America, and the 4th largest country in the Americas. The geography of Argentina include 5 major regions, starting with the rainforest area of … Read more

The Caribbean Netherlands (Dutch: Caribisch Nederland, pronounced [kaˈribisˌnedərˌlɑnt] (listen)) are the three public bodies of the Netherlands that are located in the Caribbean Sea. They consist of the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, although the term “Caribbean Netherlands” is sometimes used to refer to all of the islands in the Dutch Caribbean. In … Read more

Covering an area of 7,617,930 sq.km (2,969,907 sq mi), Australia is the smallest continent, the world’s 6th largest country and the largest country in Oceania. It is located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans in the Southern hemisphere. Australia is extremely dry, with about 35% of the country receiving very little rain (if any). Almost … Read more

Benin is a country in West Africa that encompasses an area of 112,622 sq. km. It has a coastline of 121 km on the Atlantic Ocean to the south.  There is not much variation in elevation in Benin with the average elevation being 200m. The landscape transitions from a narrow and somewhat sandy coastal area … Read more

Abkhazia (/æbˈkɑːziə/ (listen)), officially the Republic of Abkhazia, is a partially recognised state in the South Caucasus, at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It lies on the eastern coast of the Black Sea in northwestern Georgia. It is recognised by most countries as part of the latter. It covers 8,665 square kilometres … Read more

Armenia covers an area of 29,743 sq. km (11,484 sq mi) in Eurasia’s South Caucasus region. It is a landlocked country. As observed on the physical map of Armenia above, the topography of the country is very rugged and mountainous. Nearly the entire land is covered by the Lesser (or Little) Caucasus Mountains. The highest point is Mt. … Read more

Austria occupies an area of 83,879 sq. km (32,386 sq mi) in south-central Europe. As observed on the physical map of Austria, the country had diverse topography with a large part of the land being mountainous.  In essence, Austria has three main geographical areas. The Lowlands of the east and southeast are the country’s agriculture center. A … Read more

Covering a total land area of 199 sq.km, American Samoa is composed of 5 principal islands (Tutuila, Ta’u, Olosega, Ofu and Aunuu) and 2 coral atolls. It is the southernmost unincorporated overseas territory of the United States, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Out of the 5 principal islands and 2 coral atolls, the Rose … Read more

Covering an area of only 440 sq. km, the dual-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda are positioned in the Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles and help to separate the Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean Sea. As observed on the map, both islands are relatively low-lying limestone formations; and are ringed by reefs and sandbars, and indented by … Read more

Burkina Faso is a West African landlocked country with an area of 274,200 sq. km. Burkina Faso is located on a massive plateau that is cut deeply by the three main rivers of Black Volta, White Volta, and Red Volta. As visible on the physical map above, these rivers enter Ghana to converge and form … Read more

Azerbaijan is a country covering 86,600 km2 (33,400 sq mi) in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.  As observed on the physical map of Azerbaijan, the country his highly mountainous. The Caucasus Mountains cover the north and central regions of the country. Here, many snow-capped peaks exceed 12,000 ft. The highest point in the country, Baza-Dyuzi … Read more