(e.g. North, North West, South, East, West)

The main tool used by geographers. Maps show features in a plan view as birds see it from above.

An area of land which is controlled by its own government, e.g. Wales.

The city that is the official seat of government in the country, e.g. Cardiff

Very, very large areas of land. There are 7 continents in the world, e.g. Europe.

A flag that represents and symbolizes a country.

Part of the Earth's surface that can be viewed at one time from one place.

An object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognise.

The money that a country uses, e.g. euro.

Very, very large areas of water, e.g. Pacific Ocean. Oceans cover over 71% of the Earth's surface!

An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth. The distance around the equator is about 24,900 miles (40,000 kilometres)!