Geographical

Archived since May 1935
1,079 issues
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Published monthly since 1935, Geographical covers the people, places, environments and ideas shaping the world.

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In our August cover story, head to Scotland with Mark Rowe as he investigates one of Britain's most controversial traditions: harvesting young gannets in Sula Sgeir. In Kenya, Stuart Butler explores how the cut flower industry is trying to show it can have a greener future. Sean Sutton reports on the communities determined to return home in Myanmar's Karenni State.

Bryony Cottam discovers how community-led tourism is shaping a different kind of Caribbean escape in Dominica, while Tristan Kennedy explores the wonders of expedition climbing. Rory Walsh pays homage to the 'Queen of Welsh resorts', Llandudno.

Our columnists bring an array of topics to the forefront to help you stay on top of the world: Doug Specht looks at whether Britain's £5billion drone spend is buying security or a subscription to endless war; Marco Magrini argues that insects are disappearing with far-reaching consequences, while Andrew Brooks considers how Chinese car brands are no longer playing catch-up with Europe.

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  • First Issue: May 1935
  • Latest Issue: August 2026
  • Issue Count: 1,079
  • Published: Monthly
  • ISSN: 2059-5301