|
World
Deadly Year for Journalism
A new report from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reveals that 2018 was the deadliest year on record for journalists around the world. At least 63 professional journalists were killed on the job, a 15% increase from last year. The total deaths increase to 83 when including citizen journalists and other media workers. More than half of slain journalists were deliberately targeted. 15 journalists were killed in Afghanistan this year, making it the deadliest country for reporters, followed by Syria where 11 journalists died. Additionally, the report highlights that there are currently 348 imprisoned journalists, half of which are imprisoned in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey.
This interactive map depicts journalist and media worker deaths around the world in 2018. Click on the map to explore.
|
|
|
Turkey
New Offensive
President Erdogan announced a plan to launch an offensive against U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) to the east of the Euphrates River in northern Syria. Turkey considers YPG a terrorist group and has vowed to take action against them. The group spearheaded the United States’ mission to remove ISIS from the region, creating tensions between Turkey and the United States. Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, says that Turkey is adamant about removing YPG from northern Syria but says no U.S. troops will be harmed in the process.
This map depicts areas of control in Syria including YPG presence east of the Euphrates river. Click on the map to learn more.
|
|
|
United States
Google Expansion
Google announced a $1 billion expansion in New York City. The 1.7 million square foot campus, Google Hudson Square, will be located at 345 and 315 Hudson Street. The company will also build more offices at 550 Washington Street, where they hope to be active by 2022. Google is set to add up to 7,000 employees over the next few years with these expansions. Amazon also recently announced new offices in New York, increasing the company’s footprint in the city by 8 million square feet .
This map depicts current Google locations (Chelsea Market and 111 8th Ave) as well as upcoming Google and Amazon locations. Click on the map to learn more.
|
|
|
|
 |
Q: What is the flattest continent?
A: Australia
Australia is considered to be the flattest continent due to the large plateau that covers most of its center. Approximately 20% of Australia’s land mass is comprised of desert.
Source
|
|
|
|
|
Q: What is the largest country in Africa by land mass?
Stay tuned for the answer to today’s question in tomorrow’s DailyGeo.
|
|
|
|
AGS is accepting DailyGeo GeoQuestion suggestions.
Write to ags@americangeo.org with any ideas!
*Please include GeoQuestions in the subject line, along with your answer and source.*
|
|
|
DailyGeo is a daily digital communication created by AGS staff in our Headquarters for our community of Affiliates to digest on business days. Feel free to share and encourage others to become part of the community too!
Copyright © 2018 American Geographical Society, All rights reserved.
We understand this might not be for everyone. Although we would hate to see you go, you can unsubscribe here.
How are we doing? We want to hear your feedback on the DailyGeo – what are we doing right and what should we be doing differently. Talk to us by emailing ags@americangeo.org. |
|
|
|
|
