Disregard what you learned in geography class—Earth may not have seven continents after all. From the earliest of grades, schoolchildren around the world have memorized the same lineup: Africa ...

Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, is also in Asia. The two most populous countries in the world—China and India—are part of this continent. Africa Africa is the second-largest continent in ...

Every map of the world that you have ever seen is inaccurate. Well, of course, you might think. How could they map out the world when it’s round, not flat? True. But that isn’t the point.

An accurate world map is something that has evaded cartographers for centuries. But this new design just might make distorted maps a thing of the past. In a study released in the International Journal ...

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will send dozens of football teams and hordes of fans crisscrossing the globe for matches on three continents, sparking alarm over the environmental cost.

The Earth's continents showcase a rich tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and natural wonders, each contributing uniquely to the global mosaic. The seven continents of the world—Asia, Africa ...

The map shows Mesopotamia surrounded by a double ring, which the ancient scribe called the “bitter river.” Credit: Kevan, CC BY 2.0 Archeologists have deciphered the world’s oldest map in a Babylonian ...

All Discoverable Areas on the World Map in Lightyear Frontier Each area of the map features different landscapes with various useful resources and landmarks related to the main story, so it’s ...

The 2030 World Cup will play out across three continents, FIFA, soccer’s governing body, announced Wednesday. The World Cup is usually limited to one host nation, sometimes two.

1930 World Cup host stadium selected as venue for 2030 opener among six hosts FIFA’s decision to split up the 2030 hosts celebrates the 100th anniversary of the World Cup. The initial 1930 World Cup ...