National Geographic

National Geographic

Since 1888, contributors to National Geographic magazine have traveled the world to provide photographs and stories about various people, animals and places. National Geographic, along with its member foundations and societies, provides grants and supports programs for worldwide exploration, research and conservation.¹

Fast Facts

Founded in 1888
Website launched in 1996
National Geographic Channel launched in 2001
National Geographic Conservation Trust was founded in 2001
Worldwide circulation of approximately 8.5 million²
Funded over 8,000 scientific research initiatives²
Publish an average of 150 books each year²
40% of readers live outside the United States³
Won 3 National Magazine Awards in May of 2008⁴

Magazines

In addition to the original English language magazine, National Geographic is published locally in over 30 different languages. The society also publishes several magazines specialized to certain groups or interests, including National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Explorer.²

Categories

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National Geographic: The Official Website | Mission Statement
Wikipedia: National Geographic Society | National Geographic Magazine
YouTube: National Geographic YouTube Channel
National Geographic: 100 Best Photos
EdNet: Nation Geographic Education Network
National Geographic: Timeline and Facts
TED: David Griffin: Photography connects us with the world (Time 14:59)

National Geographic Official Websites

National Geographic Channel: The Official Website
National Geographic Magazine: The Official Website
National Geographic for Kids: The Official Website | NG Explorer
National Geographic Expeditions: The Official Website
My Shot: National Geographic Photography Community

National Geographic Background and Information

Wikipedia: National Geographic Society | National Geographic Magazine
Newseum.com: NG Woman Photographers

National Geographic News and Articles

Google News: National Geographic Search Results
The New York Times: National Geographic Article Archive
NatureNet.net: Spider vs. Bee... BBC vs. National Geographic (July 28, 2008)
NewRichmondNews.com: Nature film to be filmed along Mississippi River (July 7, 2008)
The New York Times: National Geographic Wins 3 Awards, Honored Beyond Photography (May 2, 2008)

National Geographic Images

Google Images: National Geographic Search Results
National Geographic: Photography Section
National Geographic: 100 Best Photos
National Geographic: Photo of the day

National Geographic Videos

Google Video: National Geographic Search Results
YouTube: National Geographic YouTube Channel
National Geographic: Video Section
ExpoTV: National Geographic Reviews
TED: David Griffin: Photography connects us with the world (Time 14:59)
YouTube Video: Crittercam: Lions (Time: 5:53)
UNFoundation.org: National Geographic-UN Short Film on Climate Change (Time 7:46)

National Geographic Books and Merchandise

Amazon.com: National Geographic Search Results
Google Books: National Geographic Search Results
ebay: National Geographic Auctions

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