Geography Collection (#5)

Richat Structure, satellite image. North is at top. Desert sands are pale yellow/white (top left and lower right), while less sandy, rocky areas are green, and volcanic rocks are blue

17th century map of South America
South America, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the new continent that was being discovered by European explorers. The shape is distorted because it had not yet been accurately mapped

Atlas compass, 16th century
Atlas compass in a 1544 copy of the Agnese Atlas. Several copies of this atlas were produced between 1536 and 1564, in Venice, by the Italian mapmaker Battista Agnese

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

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Map of equatorial Africa as known in the 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Italy at night, ISS image
Italy at night. International Space Station (ISS) image of Italy (centre) and the Adriatic coast (right) at night. The island of Sicily is at centre left

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Africa, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southern Europe and the Middle East are also seen at top and upper right respectively

Map of the world, 1590
16th century map of the world. Published around 1590, this map shows the known world, including the new lands being discovered by Europeans exploring across the Atlantic

Silver birch (Betula pendula)
Silver birch trees (Betula pendula)

Altocumulus undulatus clouds. This cloud formation consists of parallel bands of cumulus clouds. It occurs when a layer of altocumulus cloud is affected by wind shear

Italy, Sicily, Catania, Cathedral of Catania

Cliffs of Moher at dusk, County Clare, Ireland

Map of England Britannia Antiqua From The Atlas of Ancient Geography by Samuel Butler published London circa 1829

Equator Line, Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, Middle of the World City, Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Equator Line seen from Monument to the Equator, Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, Middle of the World City, Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Old Guild houses in the Market Square or Markt, Bruges, Belgium
Guild houses converted into restaurants at sunset in the Market Square or Markt, Bruges, Belgium

Map of Germany and current Netherlands. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Parthenon. Athens. Greece
Greece. Athens. Parthenon. 447-438 BC. in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates. Acropolis

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis. Parthenon. Attica. Central Greece

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis at night. Attica. Central Greece

Nyanga Forest and pool - Zimbabwe

1864, Johnson Map of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, topography, cartography, geography
1864, Johnson Map of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

Antique map of Van Diemen Island off Australia with vignettes

Antique map of holy land including Syria and Lebanon

Satellite view of New Zealand
October 23, 2002 - This stunning true-color image provides a rare, cloud-free look at the island nation of New Zealand, including most of its North and South Islands

Martian valley on planet Mars

Highly detailed hand-drawn map of Brazil within the outline of South America with a compass rose and the equator

Myocastor Coypus. Rome. Chm Lipu Ostia Italy

Map of Cathay, China, from Catalan Atlas created for Charles V, King of France
Cartography, 14th century. Map of Cathay (China). From Catalan Atlas created for Charles V, King of France, attributed to Abraham and Jafuda Cresques Maiorca (circa 1375)

Map of Sri Lanka

Map of Norway

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c. ). Etching
Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c.). Etching

Mars map from 1881
Map of Mars, published in Paris in 1881. The first accurate telescope observations of Mars were made in 1877 and 1881 when Mars was at its closest to Earth (a situation called an opposition)

True colour satellite image of Wales
Wales. True-colour satellite image of Wales, Great Britain. North is at top. The capital of Wales, Cardiff, is at bottom right

Invention of the compass, Ancient China
Invention of the compass in Ancient China. These early compasses consisted of a magnetised needle floating in a bowl of water

Martian sand dunes, satellite image
Martian sand dunes. Coloured satellite image of north polar sand dunes blown into crescent shapes by the wind. The dunes are covered by carbon dioxide frost except dark-coloured patches where

World map, February 2004
World Map. Blue Marble: Next Generation cloud-free true-colour composite image of the Earth in February 2004. It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere and large areas of land are covered in snow

Madeira - landscape with flowers near Ponta Delgada, Madeira Island, Portugal

The Mont Blanc at sunrise from the Alp Lechey, Ferret Valley (Courmayeur, Aosta province)
The Mont Blanc at sunrise from the Alp Lechey, Ferret Valley (Courmayeur, Aosta province, Aosta Valley, Italy)

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Map Of Germany, Bohemia And Hungary, Circa. 1760. From "Atlas De Toutes Les Parties Connues Du Globe Terrestre
Map Of Germany, Bohemia And Hungary, Circa.1760. From " Atlas De Toutes Les Parties Connues Du Globe Terrestre " By Cartographer Rigobert Bonne. Published Geneva Circa. 1760

World map by Claudius Ptolemy (90-168). Engraving, 16th cent
Claudius Ptolemy (90-168) Greco-Egyptian geographer. World map. Engraving, 16th century

The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam, Seen from the
Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheyde (1638-1698). Dutch painter. The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam, Seen from the East, 1671-1672. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Italy. Lucca. Panorama of the old town with the Basilica of San Frediano, 12th century, from the Guinigi Tower

Church of Agios Nikolaos. Aegina. Greece
Greece. Aegina. Church of Agios Nikolaos. Exterior. Aegina Island

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Geography: From Ancient Maps to Modern Wonders" The Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154 takes us back in time, showcasing the early understanding and its importance in navigation. Derwent Water, with Blencathra standing tall behind it, offers a breathtaking view of nature's wonders in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Jacopo de Barbari's Map of Venice in 1500 allows us to delve into the intricate layout of this enchanting city built on water. An antique map of Tasmania reveals how explorers once charted unknown territories and expanded our knowledge about distant lands. The V & A waterfront and Table Mountain create an awe-inspiring backdrop for Cape Town, South Africa – a testament to geography shaping stunning landscapes. Continental drift after 250 million years shows us that our planet is constantly evolving, reminding us of the dynamic forces at work beneath Earth's surface. Malham Cove stands as a geological marvel within Yorkshire Dales National Park, captivating visitors with its limestone formations carved by natural processes over millennia. Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000) provides a mesmerizing image capturing our beautiful planet from space – highlighting both its vastness and interconnectedness through geography. The British Empire world map from the 19th century reflects an era when geographical exploration played a significant role in expanding colonial influence across continents. James Craig's Map of New Town Edinburgh from 1768 showcases meticulous topography planning that shaped one of Scotland's most iconic cities even today. Anglo-Saxon 10th-century world map gives insight into early European perceptions and interpretations regarding global geography during medieval times In summary, these diverse hints remind us that geography is not just about maps but also encompasses breathtaking landscapes, historical perspectives on human exploration and settlement, and the ever-changing nature of our planet.