Geography

Geography (from Greek: γεωγραφία, geographia, literally "earth description") is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth and planets. The first person to use the word γεωγραφία was Eratosthenes (276–194 BC). Geography is an all-encompassing discipline that seeks an understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities—not merely where objects are, but also how they have changed and come to be. Geography is often defined in terms of two branches: human geography and physical geography. Human geography is concerned with the study of people and their communities, cultures, economies, …

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MP-IDSA: Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses · 26 July 2024 English

Since the end of the Second World War, the US’s engagement in South Asia has undergone changes in response to evolving geopolitical dynamics in the region and the global landscape. …

through the Straits of Malacca. The region’s geography poses a significant challenge for China, as it interests, and capabilities. India’s unique geography and military ties with Russia pose complexities


RSIS: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies · 23 July 2024 English

060 – 23 July 2024 The authors' views are their own and do not represent the official position of the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies of the S. [...] …

unsurprising considering the two nations share a common geography as key nations of the “first island chain” that


EDSK · 23 July 2024 English

This report, authored by a group of distinguished academics and professionals in the education sector, evaluates the impact of the government's policies on post-18 education and funding. It critically examines …

Before joining EDSK in 2021, she completed a BA in Geography at the University of Southampton, where she developed


RAND Corporation · 22 July 2024 English

This report presents the results of three analyses: (1) determining which characteristics of recruiters are most strongly linked to recruiting production, (2) identifying which Department of the Air Force recruiting …

Markets Characteristics Year(s) Time Unit Geography Source Population demographics, education level levels.12 Characteristics Year(s) Time Unit Geography Source Resources and Services Administration


NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) · 22 July 2024 English

The economic reforms under way and the economic & institutional reforms on the agenda for the next few years, will sustain growth of per capita GDP at 7% during the …

emphasised & re-established the importance of geography, trust and mutual gain, in international economic revolution can be used to eliminate the tyranny of geography (remote & hilly areas), gender disparity (skills million population. Urban design based on local geography, weather patterns and locally available traditional was little consideration for local climate or geography. As India is virtually at the start of the journey of which translate into actions over time and geography that appear inconsistent or even contradictory


NCAER: National Council of Applied Economic Research · 19 July 2024 English

Predicted Probability of using any contraception for eligible women in waves 1 and 2 of the IHDS panel 2005 and 2011-2012 (n = 42,211) Read More About the Authors Megha …

India - Kunal Sen In this study, we examine the “geography of mobility” for rural India. We study the spatial


Urban Institute · 18 July 2024 English

Urban Institute researchers from Urban's Disability Equity Policy Initiative responded to a request for information from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on the Federal Evidence Agenda …

race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, geography, income level, veteran status, rural/urban location


NCAER: National Council of Applied Economic Research · 18 July 2024 English

The development of the Punjab economy, as driven by the evolution of the GR and its impacts on the wider economy, has resulted in a mixed picture regarding growth of …

recent economic trajectory has been shaped by its geography, including its position on an international border certainly exacerbate these problems. Just as Punjab’s geography and history have shaped its current economic situation


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

Consultancy in curriculu m development for Didactics of Geography and teacher training on the i mplementation of of the cou rse support, for the Didactics of Geography discipline and t he training of university teac


World Bank Group · 18 July 2024 English

Middle-income countries host the majority of the world’s population exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the majority of this population lives in urban environments. This study investigates the …

Tbilisi, levels of pollution are driven by the geography of the city. The center of Tbilisi sits in a topographic


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