The Great Barrier Reef along the North-Eastern Coast of Australia is a place that I am familiar with as I travelled to this destination several years ago. The geography of the Great Barrier Reef is such that it provides a comprehensive underwater ecosystem for thousands of different species of tropical...

Romania is a small country located in southeastern Europe. The sovereign state became a member of the European Union (EU) in 2007. The size of the country is 92,043 square miles. When comparing it in size to the United States Romania is about the size of the state of Oregon....

The world and its many societies are constantly evolving; not only are populations growing larger around the globe, but technology is advancing at a rapid pace. This will result in heightened demands for energy, and the means of production will become more technologically based. As the world moves toward increased...

The development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in society has been profound as technologies have allowed scientists and researchers to gain access to a broader database of geographical landmarks, areas and features, all unique with respect to location. In the 21st century, advancements in technology have allowed GIS to have...

Geographic determinism can be explained as the way the natural or physical alignment of the earth predisposes states and different societies towards various development courses. Many human features and phenomena include economies, beliefs, genes, life expectations, and incomes among other things that are influences by both geographic and non-geographic factors....