A Guide to Learn Geography in Easy Steps

Learning geography is undoubtedly a challenging and confusing task for many people. Some people find geography extremely difficult to understand. Geography is a vast subject that involves memorising different countries, their capital, areas, flags, etc.  

Looking at them all at once, the task seems tedious and extremely difficult to comprehend, but with slow learning and taking an interest in learning about events and situations related to countries, it helps in remembering information. 

In this article, you will get to know the different methods to learn geography in fun and exciting ways.  As a result, you will have a passion for travelling and learning new cultures. 

5 Steps To Start Learn Geography

There are 195 total countries in the world, and remembering the name of each country is impossible. Consider following these methods to take into account more information. 

Know Landmass and Ocean

Understanding your essential landmasses and major oceans is key to comprehending geography. Learn about the major continents of the world. 

There are seven main continents. Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, Europe and Antarctica on the map. You can find a map either online or offline to check them. Where are they located, and how do they resemble each other? 

Find out the most famous names of the oceans, rivers and islands in the world. Pick 3 or 5 names of the oceans you already know. For example, ask yourself these types of questions

• Which is the largest and deepest ocean in the world?

• Which ocean is famous for its S shape?

• Where is the Red Sea?

• Where is the island of Madagascar?

Learn about these oceans, landmarks, milestones, and facts to determine their locations. Learn the names of the countries around them. Learning famous names and places will help you remember more information, and you will progress at a faster rate.

Start With Your State

Your own country is the primary area of interest for learning geography. Every person is a natural patriot by default. Once you get an overview of the world map, you will know where your country is located. Start exploring and learning your own country, as it is most relevant to you. 

Ask yourself these questions to check if you know about this stuff about your country

• What are your famous mountains?

• What is the capital of your country, and where are the famous industries located?

• Neighbouring countries and states of your country

• National animal, birds, fish, tree

• What is the total area of the country

• Which countries are in the east, west, north, and south?

The key to quick learning is to go outward. Start by mastering the art of learning your own country. Once you get the habit of learning, start exploring nearby countries.

Go with Natural Curiosity 

Once you get to know a significant overview of the world and have ideas about your own country, it's time to follow your natural curiosity, which will guide you to explore more around the world. 

No doubt geography is a very overwhelming subject, but it becomes easy to explore a particular country when it excites you. Ask yourself a few questions to know what matters to you.

• What is your dream country?

• Where have you already travelled before?

• What is your next destination you'd like to travel to?

• Which historical event piques your interest?

All the questions spark natural curiosity to know more about these countries. You will love to learn about their mountains, rivers, and special places. You will be more excited to learn about their cultural heritage and famous places. 

Use Major world events

Remembering historical events helps you understand geography more easily. Simply cramming countries' names and their capitals won't work. In a few days, you will forget the information. Things become more memorable when we associate countries with major events. 

Example: Hurricane Maria is one of the most destructive hurricanes in recorded history. It happened in 2017 in the Caribbean Sea, which wiped out Puerto Rico. Now you can discover where this island is, and what its nearby islands are.

Use Visuals 

Always use the power of visualisation to remember countries. Considering their shapes and locations on the world map helps in mastering geography. 

By just reading about countries, their events are not enough until you see the exact country on a map. Visuals are a powerful technique often employed by entrepreneurs and high-profile individuals in their work. 

Example: If you want to know about a country. Locate them on a map and see how many states they have and where each state is distributed. Which one is on the north side? You may already be familiar with a nearby country. You can connect this way and learn the country name faster.

How To Learn Geography in a Fun Way?

Geography is not easy to learn, whether you are an adult or a kid. You will get bored in half an hour. You will lose interest if you study a simple, boring chapter or lesson on geography. Instead of simply reading articles on it, consider playing fun games and activities associated with countries. 

Travel Vlogs

Start watching travel vlogs uploaded by people from different countries. Start watching the vlog of a country you're interested in. Videos are the best way to watch and ignite interest in learning about other places in the world. 

Videos provide a deeper insight into the culture, places, and major landforms of the city. You can pick the capital of the country or any other famous city you want to learn about. Travel Vlogs are an excellent way to bring geography to life and engage your interest in nations, cultures, and traditions.

Playing Games

Games are an excellent way to learn geography in a fun and engaging manner. Learning about new countries can be a challenging task, but with the Worldle game, it becomes easy to remember. You can guess the country name just by looking at the shape of the map. You can think in 6 attempts. With hints and practice, you start playing games. Thus, increase your learning and enhance your geography knowledge. 

You can learn with a globe or a map and have fun by playing with it in a group. Rotate the world and let it come to a stop on its own. Whatever country comes in front of you, guess it. Prepare a list of answers according to the country's shape. Check the list if you didn't get the correct answer. 

Puzzle Map

Puzzles are a fun activity that all age groups love to play. Making a puzzle is an interactive and entertaining approach to learn geography. Buy a puzzle representing a picture of a country or a continent. This way, it is easy to remember the capital city, states, and physical borders of a particular state or country. 

Pro tip: Don't focus only on making a puzzle for the sake of playing. But learn valuable information from it. It will not only sharpen your mind but also build your problem-solving abilities. 

Go to Library

Although it may be boring to visit the library, it is essential for a thorough understanding of countries and continents. You can use more books to explore a particular country. You can find books containing more images related to cultures and monuments in a country. You can even find a geographical corner where wall maps are displayed. 

Search for visuals with facts written on them. Countries that are associated with facts are more likely to be remembered.

Use Flash Card

Flashcards are another fun way of learning geography. You can draw a random card and guess the country name. If you get it right, you win; if you are unable to guess it, you lose. Flip the card to know the answer.

A variety of flashcards are available on the market, each covering different topics. It could be related to Spanish-speaking countries or about Asian countries only. You can either find flashcards online or purchase them from the market. If you don't have the budget to buy, just create it for yourself. 

Buy A Globe 

A globe is a must-have in your home or workspace if you are trying to learn geography. It represents all countries in one place. Whenever you feel like rotating a globe, you will see the country you have read about. The more information you repeat, the easier it will be to remember. You will have more fun and excitement in learning geography.

Conclusion 

Geography is easy to learn when you start showing an interest in learning about different countries. It becomes interesting by following these five simple steps: first, learning about the major landmasses; then, familiarising oneself with one's own country; moving on to exploring one's own curiosity; then recalling countries associated with significant events; and finally, remembering with the aid of visual maps. 

Learning about countries and continents is excellent when we learn with geographical games. So, next time you want to dive deep into geography, follow the above steps to have a fun and exciting experience studying countries.