Archived since May 1935
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1,033 issues

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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:

At Geographical we receive many ideas for stories based on the efforts being made to save a particular species from total or local extinction. All are worthy and important projects, and it is not always easy to choose which to focus on. If there is one thing humans are finally learning, it is that every creature, be it large, cute and ‘charismatic’, as common parlance puts it, or smaller, more hidden and less instantly appealing to human eyes, plays a vital role within its ecosystem. Still, we cannot cover them all. 

Mark Stratton’s story about Andean condors (page 56) stood out as a contender for these pages partly because of the sheer majesty of these huge birds and their scenic home. Elsewhere in the magazine this month we tackle a wide range of fascinating subjects, from shifting demographics across Africa’s hugely diverse countries (page 22) to the glorious world of painted Japanese manhole covers (page 64). And be sure to take look at our interview with renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado (page 38) whose words are both reflective and inspiring. 


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  • First Issue: May 1935
  • Latest Issue: March 2024
  • Issue Count: 1,033
  • Page Count: 84,831
  • Published: Monthly
  • ISSN: 2059-5301