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The world is constantly experiencing events large and small, including the struggle for hegemony between the United States and China, religious and resource conflicts in Southwest Asia, and the war between Russia and Ukraine.
These things happen fundamentally because of 'geography'.
Geography goes beyond simply understanding topography, climate, and resources; it's a discipline that seeks to answer the question, "Why did this phenomenon occur in this region?"
If we observe through the lens of geography where and under what natural environment an event occurred and how humans utilized it, the causal relationship of all phenomena becomes clearly revealed.
The more you know about geography, the more you will be able to understand not only past history and present phenomena, but also predict future prospects.
These things happen fundamentally because of 'geography'.
Geography goes beyond simply understanding topography, climate, and resources; it's a discipline that seeks to answer the question, "Why did this phenomenon occur in this region?"
If we observe through the lens of geography where and under what natural environment an event occurred and how humans utilized it, the causal relationship of all phenomena becomes clearly revealed.
The more you know about geography, the more you will be able to understand not only past history and present phenomena, but also predict future prospects.
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preface
Things to Know Before Going on a World Geography Trip
How can we divide the Earth?
You say it's impossible to make an accurate map?
What are three pieces of information that weathercasters never forget?
How were the landforms we see created?
Why are days long in summer and short in winter?
Why does time difference occur?
Chapter 1 | Asia
Bring all the coal on Earth here.
A signal flare for China's development
Why China Can't Give Up Tibet
Have you heard of Ger?
The Hidden Driver of Tokyo's Development
What's the secret to Japan's hosting of the Winter Olympics twice?
How did Vietnamese pho become famous?
Countries that require religion to be specified on resident registration cards
I don't fight because I want to fight.
The wettest place in the world
A country where the Himalayas are the mountain behind the village
Why was the IT industry able to develop in India?
Have you heard of Ceylon tea?
Is oil a curse or a blessing?
Islam, which dominated the arid Asian region
Body is Asian but head is European?
Refugees suffering from endless conflict
Are not all Islams the same?
Defend the lake
How Dry Climate Countries Get Water
Why is our national soccer team's away performance in the Middle East so poor?
Chapter 2 | Europe
Let us forget the pain of World War II and become one.
We're getting out of here!
Regional conflicts in Europe
Is there a country whose territory expands every year?
Why Europe Could Easily Invade Other Continents
All of Europe's resorts are in the south.
How do European countries trade?
Clusters, the paradigm of industry
The Emergence of a New Industry: "Luxury Italian"
Russia, which dominates Europe
Why Ukraine is Fertile
These many countries were originally one?
Features of Europe shaped by glaciers
Chapter 3 | North America
Why the United States had no choice but to become a developed country
To a warmer, warmer place!
You think that since it's a developed country, they won't farm?
Building the world's largest resort in the desert
The sand oil and shale gas revolution
New York, the world's largest economic city
When you look at an American city, you see a world city.
Most Canadians live near the U.S. border.
Should I use English or French here? Canada's language conflict
Chapter 4 | Central and South America
It's not just soccer that's famous
Why Spanish and Portuguese are widely spoken in Central and South America
The Continent of Cultural Hybridity
A country with a navy but no sea
A continent of mountain cities and mountain civilizations
What is the driest place in the world?
Central and South America, where slum problems are severe
Is there a dust that makes the Earth's lungs healthy?
The only gateway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Why We Can Eat Seedless Green Grapes
Deserts are created by wind?
Let's all join forces! South American Common Market
Chapter 5 | Africa
A huge barrier that humanity could not overcome
The worst environmental problem, desertification
Africa split in two?
Animal Kingdom Savannah
The Origin of Coffee: Ethiopia
Cocoa, rubber, coffee… the light and shadow of plantations
Blessings upon Egypt
Why Africa's borders are straight
The first independent country of the 21st century
The worst racist policies and black presidents
Africa has the highest population growth rate
Botswana, the hope of Africa
Chapter 6 | Oceania and the Polar Regions
Developed countries that live off resources
A groundbreaking method for large-scale pastoralism in arid Australia
See volcanoes in the North Island, glaciers in the South Island
Representative indigenous peoples of Oceania
Are the North and South Poles continents or oceans?
Wouldn't it be better if the North Pole melted?
A giant hole in the Antarctic sky
Animals and their habitats at risk of extinction due to global warming
References
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Things to Know Before Going on a World Geography Trip
How can we divide the Earth?
You say it's impossible to make an accurate map?
What are three pieces of information that weathercasters never forget?
How were the landforms we see created?
Why are days long in summer and short in winter?
Why does time difference occur?
Chapter 1 | Asia
Bring all the coal on Earth here.
A signal flare for China's development
Why China Can't Give Up Tibet
Have you heard of Ger?
The Hidden Driver of Tokyo's Development
What's the secret to Japan's hosting of the Winter Olympics twice?
How did Vietnamese pho become famous?
Countries that require religion to be specified on resident registration cards
I don't fight because I want to fight.
The wettest place in the world
A country where the Himalayas are the mountain behind the village
Why was the IT industry able to develop in India?
Have you heard of Ceylon tea?
Is oil a curse or a blessing?
Islam, which dominated the arid Asian region
Body is Asian but head is European?
Refugees suffering from endless conflict
Are not all Islams the same?
Defend the lake
How Dry Climate Countries Get Water
Why is our national soccer team's away performance in the Middle East so poor?
Chapter 2 | Europe
Let us forget the pain of World War II and become one.
We're getting out of here!
Regional conflicts in Europe
Is there a country whose territory expands every year?
Why Europe Could Easily Invade Other Continents
All of Europe's resorts are in the south.
How do European countries trade?
Clusters, the paradigm of industry
The Emergence of a New Industry: "Luxury Italian"
Russia, which dominates Europe
Why Ukraine is Fertile
These many countries were originally one?
Features of Europe shaped by glaciers
Chapter 3 | North America
Why the United States had no choice but to become a developed country
To a warmer, warmer place!
You think that since it's a developed country, they won't farm?
Building the world's largest resort in the desert
The sand oil and shale gas revolution
New York, the world's largest economic city
When you look at an American city, you see a world city.
Most Canadians live near the U.S. border.
Should I use English or French here? Canada's language conflict
Chapter 4 | Central and South America
It's not just soccer that's famous
Why Spanish and Portuguese are widely spoken in Central and South America
The Continent of Cultural Hybridity
A country with a navy but no sea
A continent of mountain cities and mountain civilizations
What is the driest place in the world?
Central and South America, where slum problems are severe
Is there a dust that makes the Earth's lungs healthy?
The only gateway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Why We Can Eat Seedless Green Grapes
Deserts are created by wind?
Let's all join forces! South American Common Market
Chapter 5 | Africa
A huge barrier that humanity could not overcome
The worst environmental problem, desertification
Africa split in two?
Animal Kingdom Savannah
The Origin of Coffee: Ethiopia
Cocoa, rubber, coffee… the light and shadow of plantations
Blessings upon Egypt
Why Africa's borders are straight
The first independent country of the 21st century
The worst racist policies and black presidents
Africa has the highest population growth rate
Botswana, the hope of Africa
Chapter 6 | Oceania and the Polar Regions
Developed countries that live off resources
A groundbreaking method for large-scale pastoralism in arid Australia
See volcanoes in the North Island, glaciers in the South Island
Representative indigenous peoples of Oceania
Are the North and South Poles continents or oceans?
Wouldn't it be better if the North Pole melted?
A giant hole in the Antarctic sky
Animals and their habitats at risk of extinction due to global warming
References
Search
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Into the book
The products and services we frequently use are often from large companies headquartered in the United States.
These days, these companies have 24-hour consultation systems on their websites.
If you wish, you can also connect with a real counselor and have a phone consultation 24 hours a day.
How can we provide 24/7 consulting services around the world? It's because many major US-based companies have established offices in Asia, particularly in India.
There are two main reasons why global corporations set up branches in India: time difference and language.
The western United States, where Silicon Valley is located, uses the 120th meridian west longitude as its standard meridian, while India uses the 82.5th meridian east longitude, and the time difference between the two is about 13 hours.
Therefore, when the US headquarters closes, the Indian branch begins work, allowing work to continue for 24 hours.
Moreover, India is known for its large English-speaking population, which makes communication easier and attracts a large number of global talents.
These factors enabled India to emerge as an IT powerhouse even before it joined the ranks of developed countries.
--- p.74
Iceland is a European island country located in the Atlantic Ocean.
Iceland's land area is roughly the same size as South Korea, but it continues to grow every year.
This is because of the volcanic activity taking place underground in Iceland.
The plates that make up the Earth are constantly moving due to convection in the mantle, but Iceland is not located where the plates collide like Japan, but rather where new plates are being created, that is, where the mid-ocean ridges are located.
Volcanic activity continues under the seafloor, causing plates to move and continually create new crust.
Of course, Iceland is also a country greatly affected by volcanoes and earthquakes.
Iceland is very active in geothermal power generation using this energy and wind power generation using the sea breeze.
Hot springs created by magma bubbling underground are also famous tourist attractions.
--- p.123
How did the United States, a country founded by immigrants from Europe, become a world power in such a short period of time? A look at America's geography reveals the answer.
In the western United States, the Rocky Mountains, a new orogenic belt, stretch long from north to south.
To the east, the Appalachian Mountains, a high-altitude mountain range, runs parallel to the eastern coastline.
And in the center, there is a vast plain without a single mountain range.
Rivers originating in the Rocky Mountains and Appalachia flow through this vast plain.
If you look at a map, you can see that rivers flow throughout the United States.
In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that the United States quickly became a developed country because of this river flow.
When a country is first established, it takes a lot of money and time to build roads and railways.
But America had a dense network of natural transportation routes called rivers from the beginning.
By utilizing this river, the United States was able to quickly transport large quantities of goods across the country, and the development of water transportation served as a tremendous advantage in fostering industry, reducing costs, and accelerating the nation's development.
--- p.161
The Amazon is also called the world's ecological treasure trove.
This is because the ecosystem's diversity is so overwhelming, one study found that there are more ant species living around a single tree in the Amazon than in the entire UK.
What's interesting is that the Amazon region has much denser forests and more fertile soil than tropical regions at similar latitudes.
When we investigated the reason, we discovered a very surprising reason.
The Sahara Desert was the main character who made the Amazon a dense forest that could be called the 'lungs of the Earth'.
The Sahara Desert is covered with a lot of sand and dust.
Among these, the very fine sands are easily blown away by the wind.
Mineral-rich sand dust, which helps plants grow, was carried across the vast Atlantic Ocean by trade winds from the Sahara Desert to the Amazon, where it helped transform the soil into a lush rainforest.
These days, these companies have 24-hour consultation systems on their websites.
If you wish, you can also connect with a real counselor and have a phone consultation 24 hours a day.
How can we provide 24/7 consulting services around the world? It's because many major US-based companies have established offices in Asia, particularly in India.
There are two main reasons why global corporations set up branches in India: time difference and language.
The western United States, where Silicon Valley is located, uses the 120th meridian west longitude as its standard meridian, while India uses the 82.5th meridian east longitude, and the time difference between the two is about 13 hours.
Therefore, when the US headquarters closes, the Indian branch begins work, allowing work to continue for 24 hours.
Moreover, India is known for its large English-speaking population, which makes communication easier and attracts a large number of global talents.
These factors enabled India to emerge as an IT powerhouse even before it joined the ranks of developed countries.
--- p.74
Iceland is a European island country located in the Atlantic Ocean.
Iceland's land area is roughly the same size as South Korea, but it continues to grow every year.
This is because of the volcanic activity taking place underground in Iceland.
The plates that make up the Earth are constantly moving due to convection in the mantle, but Iceland is not located where the plates collide like Japan, but rather where new plates are being created, that is, where the mid-ocean ridges are located.
Volcanic activity continues under the seafloor, causing plates to move and continually create new crust.
Of course, Iceland is also a country greatly affected by volcanoes and earthquakes.
Iceland is very active in geothermal power generation using this energy and wind power generation using the sea breeze.
Hot springs created by magma bubbling underground are also famous tourist attractions.
--- p.123
How did the United States, a country founded by immigrants from Europe, become a world power in such a short period of time? A look at America's geography reveals the answer.
In the western United States, the Rocky Mountains, a new orogenic belt, stretch long from north to south.
To the east, the Appalachian Mountains, a high-altitude mountain range, runs parallel to the eastern coastline.
And in the center, there is a vast plain without a single mountain range.
Rivers originating in the Rocky Mountains and Appalachia flow through this vast plain.
If you look at a map, you can see that rivers flow throughout the United States.
In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that the United States quickly became a developed country because of this river flow.
When a country is first established, it takes a lot of money and time to build roads and railways.
But America had a dense network of natural transportation routes called rivers from the beginning.
By utilizing this river, the United States was able to quickly transport large quantities of goods across the country, and the development of water transportation served as a tremendous advantage in fostering industry, reducing costs, and accelerating the nation's development.
--- p.161
The Amazon is also called the world's ecological treasure trove.
This is because the ecosystem's diversity is so overwhelming, one study found that there are more ant species living around a single tree in the Amazon than in the entire UK.
What's interesting is that the Amazon region has much denser forests and more fertile soil than tropical regions at similar latitudes.
When we investigated the reason, we discovered a very surprising reason.
The Sahara Desert was the main character who made the Amazon a dense forest that could be called the 'lungs of the Earth'.
The Sahara Desert is covered with a lot of sand and dust.
Among these, the very fine sands are easily blown away by the wind.
Mineral-rich sand dust, which helps plants grow, was carried across the vast Atlantic Ocean by trade winds from the Sahara Desert to the Amazon, where it helped transform the soil into a lush rainforest.
--- p.216
Publisher's Review
Knowing geography changes how you see the world!
World geography classes that show the flow of the world and improve geographic literacy.
Geography is the study of all phenomena occurring on land that can be reached by humans.
The purpose of studying geography is not simply to understand the terrain, climate, and resources, but to find out, "Why did this place become like this?" and "How did this happen here?" and to create a better world.
Because there is always a geographical reason behind the diverse politics, economy, history, and culture around the world.
In modern society, people dominate nature and change geography, but nature and geography have been dominating humans and changing humanity for much longer.
In other words, it is no exaggeration to say that the history, culture, and countless systems created by humans throughout the world were created by geography.
For example, if the United States had not been located in North America, if Europe had rugged mountains instead of plains, and if Southwest Asia had not been anticline and therefore had no oil deposits, the world would be a very different place.
Therefore, only by understanding geography can we find the right answers to how the world has developed, why certain phenomena occurred in certain ways, and how we should live in the world in the future.
Let's not look at phenomena and events happening around the world in a fragmented manner, but rather observe them from a "geographical perspective."
Your perspective on the world will become much broader and deeper.
A glance at key phenomena and events around the world.
From East Asia to Africa and Antarctica, embark on a world geography journey as soon as you read it.
The most essential resource in the Industrial Revolution was coal.
However, coal reserves are much larger in China.
So why did the Industrial Revolution not occur in China but in Britain?
The secret lies in ‘geography.’
China had coal deposits in its mountains, which could be mined with simple labor, but Britain's coal was mostly buried underground.
Coal mining required the treatment of constantly gushing groundwater, which was impossible to pump out by hand.
The steam engine was invented to pump out groundwater.
The steam engine born in this way immediately became the vanguard of the Industrial Revolution.
Additionally, the UK has a west coast maritime climate with consistent rainfall throughout the year.
Thanks to this, water transport developed, allowing for the efficient transport of heavy coal.
Because China has a continental climate with concentrated rain in the summer, river water levels do not remain constant throughout the year and fluctuate.
Because of this, water transport was not active, and it was very difficult to transport heavy resources such as coal until the invention of transportation and machinery in the modern era.
In this way, geography can directly trigger historical events that change the world.
Even the uninhabited geography of the polar regions often has enormous impacts far beyond their own region.
Our country also benefits from or is affected by the geographical influence of distant America and Africa.
Therefore, we must study the geography of the world in an integrated manner to see the causal relationships of complex phenomena.
Let's embark on a world geography journey to every continent and ocean.
Various events from all over the world will be organized at a glance.
Geographical thinking skills to understand conflict and coexistence around the world
Everything in the world begins with geography.
From the division of the Korean Peninsula between North and South Korea, to the independence movements of ethnic minorities in China, religious conflicts and terrorism in Southwest Asia, and the war between Russia and Ukraine, the world is still plagued by conflicts large and small.
Conversely, there are many examples of countries attempting to coexist with others, such as the European Union, which unites over 20 countries; Malaysia, which has chosen respect and coexistence over the constant conflict caused by its four major religions; and New Zealand, which has moved toward genuine reconciliation with the Maori people.
The fundamental cause of this conflict and coexistence lies in ‘geography.’
The issue of securing ice-free ports, or ports that do not freeze in winter, is often cited as a reason for Russia's war with Ukraine.
However, the geographical problem of this floating port is not as simple as it sounds.
Russia's history can be seen as the history of securing a warm-water port, a long-cherished desire that was so great.
In the process of finding a warm-water port, it became a huge country bordering the Korean Peninsula, built a pipeline system to export natural gas throughout Europe to reduce its dependence on warm-water ports for trade, and ultimately, in the 21st century, even pulled out the extreme card of war.
You might wonder if floating ports are still that important in the age of space exploration.
However, as the international trade war between the United States and China intensifies, ice-free ports have become even more important than before.
In addition to this, the inequality between rich and poor, the struggle for hegemony between the strong and the weak, and the battle between different values and ideologies are all based on geography.
Geography has served as a guiding light in human history, past, present, and future.
As your geographic literacy increases, you will realize the true power of geography and be able to see the world through more accurate eyes.
World geography classes that show the flow of the world and improve geographic literacy.
Geography is the study of all phenomena occurring on land that can be reached by humans.
The purpose of studying geography is not simply to understand the terrain, climate, and resources, but to find out, "Why did this place become like this?" and "How did this happen here?" and to create a better world.
Because there is always a geographical reason behind the diverse politics, economy, history, and culture around the world.
In modern society, people dominate nature and change geography, but nature and geography have been dominating humans and changing humanity for much longer.
In other words, it is no exaggeration to say that the history, culture, and countless systems created by humans throughout the world were created by geography.
For example, if the United States had not been located in North America, if Europe had rugged mountains instead of plains, and if Southwest Asia had not been anticline and therefore had no oil deposits, the world would be a very different place.
Therefore, only by understanding geography can we find the right answers to how the world has developed, why certain phenomena occurred in certain ways, and how we should live in the world in the future.
Let's not look at phenomena and events happening around the world in a fragmented manner, but rather observe them from a "geographical perspective."
Your perspective on the world will become much broader and deeper.
A glance at key phenomena and events around the world.
From East Asia to Africa and Antarctica, embark on a world geography journey as soon as you read it.
The most essential resource in the Industrial Revolution was coal.
However, coal reserves are much larger in China.
So why did the Industrial Revolution not occur in China but in Britain?
The secret lies in ‘geography.’
China had coal deposits in its mountains, which could be mined with simple labor, but Britain's coal was mostly buried underground.
Coal mining required the treatment of constantly gushing groundwater, which was impossible to pump out by hand.
The steam engine was invented to pump out groundwater.
The steam engine born in this way immediately became the vanguard of the Industrial Revolution.
Additionally, the UK has a west coast maritime climate with consistent rainfall throughout the year.
Thanks to this, water transport developed, allowing for the efficient transport of heavy coal.
Because China has a continental climate with concentrated rain in the summer, river water levels do not remain constant throughout the year and fluctuate.
Because of this, water transport was not active, and it was very difficult to transport heavy resources such as coal until the invention of transportation and machinery in the modern era.
In this way, geography can directly trigger historical events that change the world.
Even the uninhabited geography of the polar regions often has enormous impacts far beyond their own region.
Our country also benefits from or is affected by the geographical influence of distant America and Africa.
Therefore, we must study the geography of the world in an integrated manner to see the causal relationships of complex phenomena.
Let's embark on a world geography journey to every continent and ocean.
Various events from all over the world will be organized at a glance.
Geographical thinking skills to understand conflict and coexistence around the world
Everything in the world begins with geography.
From the division of the Korean Peninsula between North and South Korea, to the independence movements of ethnic minorities in China, religious conflicts and terrorism in Southwest Asia, and the war between Russia and Ukraine, the world is still plagued by conflicts large and small.
Conversely, there are many examples of countries attempting to coexist with others, such as the European Union, which unites over 20 countries; Malaysia, which has chosen respect and coexistence over the constant conflict caused by its four major religions; and New Zealand, which has moved toward genuine reconciliation with the Maori people.
The fundamental cause of this conflict and coexistence lies in ‘geography.’
The issue of securing ice-free ports, or ports that do not freeze in winter, is often cited as a reason for Russia's war with Ukraine.
However, the geographical problem of this floating port is not as simple as it sounds.
Russia's history can be seen as the history of securing a warm-water port, a long-cherished desire that was so great.
In the process of finding a warm-water port, it became a huge country bordering the Korean Peninsula, built a pipeline system to export natural gas throughout Europe to reduce its dependence on warm-water ports for trade, and ultimately, in the 21st century, even pulled out the extreme card of war.
You might wonder if floating ports are still that important in the age of space exploration.
However, as the international trade war between the United States and China intensifies, ice-free ports have become even more important than before.
In addition to this, the inequality between rich and poor, the struggle for hegemony between the strong and the weak, and the battle between different values and ideologies are all based on geography.
Geography has served as a guiding light in human history, past, present, and future.
As your geographic literacy increases, you will realize the true power of geography and be able to see the world through more accurate eyes.
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- Date of issue: January 10, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 304 pages | 508g | 148*210*19mm
- ISBN13: 9788964947333
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