What are some ways to learn about world geography?

Color-coding maps, using memory devices and taking online geography quizzes are ways to learn about world geography. Assign a color to each country that begins with the same letter as the country. Label the countries by color on a blank outline map. Associating countries with colors makes memorization easier.

Write down and order countries by continent. Use memory devices such as peg words, mnemonics and acronyms to trigger memory and aid in spelling. Numerous online geography resources are available including interactive maps and geography quizzes. Visual access to interactive maps, games and quizzes reinforce the information already learned and are effective geography learning aids.