Geographical
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May 1935
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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.
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In our May issue, discover how Myanmar is being torn apart by a civil war, compounded by the devastation wreaked by the earthquake in March; find out about AI's ability to decode noisy reefs, and head to New Zealand to uncover the fascinating story of revitalising bird life in the capital.
For the literary lovers, dive into an interview with travel writer Geoff Dyer on the overcrowded tourist spots around the world – and why the Earth is still worth wandering. Stuck on a book to read? Our reviewed reads are sure to pique your interest – from those on expeditions and monsters to musings on living in modern urban jungles.
Our columnists bring an array of topics to the forefront to help you stay on top of the world: Marco Magrini considers the climate consequences of a dimming planet, while Tim Marshall discusses the limits of Vladimir Putin's global ambitions in an extract from the fully-revised edition of his bestselling book, Prisoners of Geography. Andrew Brooks looks at how geographers must keep challenging false ideas and develop new, truthful theories.
Subjects: Culture, Environmental, Nature, Travel
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- First Issue: May 1935
- Latest Issue: May 2025
- Issue Count: 1,064
- Published: Monthly
- ISSN: 2059-5301