Geographical

Archived since May 1935

Complete Archive Perpetual Access Available

1,065 issues

JISC Collection

Keep an eye on the world with Geographical

The complete digital archive of Geographical, dating back to May 1935, is now available to all subscribing schools and institutions.

Established in 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society and one of the leading magazines in its field, with stunning photography, great writing and first class design.

- Keep up to date with the world, its people and its places through our news pages and topical features on nature and conservation

- Explore far-flung cities, towns and villages. Meet their inhabitants and immerse yourself in their culture

- Discover weird and wonderful wildlife. Learn more about the world around you through insightful features and accomplished photography

In a time of unprecedented environmental and social change, never has knowledge of the world been more important. For an authoritative voice on geography, culture, wildlife and exploration institutions should look no further than Geographical, with the fully-searchable complete 82-year archive giving close to 1000 issues of informative content.

Latest Issue:

The global tourism industry was valued at US$10.3 trillion in 2023 and is the world’s gross domestic product. As a comparison, we spend about US$10 trillion a year on healthcare. One of the fastest-growing sectors is the cruise ship business – in 2023, it saw a record 31.7 million passengers, surpassing pre-pandemic figures. We’ve all recoiled at images of the new generation of vast ships, with 6,000 or 7,000 passengers, dwarfing the ports at which they dock. But is there a more sustainable, greener option?

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