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What is geography?
July 25, 2025
If you like working with data analytics, traveling, or have an interest in why things are where, then there is a place in Geography for you.
“If you say ‘Geography,’ most people think of the category on Jeopardy or memorizing their state capitals. Of course, that's very important too,” said Kevin Raleigh, UC’s Department Head of Geography, as well as the Interim Director of European Studies. “Geography looks at why things are important where.”
The different uses of geographical knowledge have evolved but never lessened. Now that geographers have identified most, if not all, of the places on earth, they have the freedom to apply this knowledge to real world issues.