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Geography

Contributor -- Lynn Cox, Southeast Community College- Cumberland
Globastat
This site provides country rankings and statistics in more than 140 categories.
Guide to Kentucky Place Names (Univ. of KY)
This is a searchable gazetteer of Kentucky towns, landmarks, churches, cemeteries, etc. sponsored by the Kentucky Geological Survey.
Merriam Webster Atlas
This atlas provides colorful, detailed maps of countries and U.S. states. It also gives population and economic figures with a brief history.
Office of Geographic Information
This website allows you to view or download GIS images and spatial data of Kentucky.
U.S. Gazetteer
You can search for a city or county (in Kentucky or elsewhere), find basic information about it, map it, and connect to basic census data about that place.
USGS National Mapping Information
This site is a virtual gold mine of geographical resources from the United States Geological Survey. It contains maps and aerial photos.
World Fact Book
Information on the nations of the world, gathered and published by the CIA. Includes an overview of government, geography, people, communication, transportation, military and transnational issues.

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Last Updated: Monday, 01-Jul-2002 15:30:47 EDT