National Geographic
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The National Geographic Society, based in Washington, D.C. in the United States, is one of the world's largest not-for-profit educational and scientific organizations. Its interests include geography and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. Its historical mission is "to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge while promoting the conservation of the world's cultural, historical, and natural resources."[1] Its current President and CEO, John M. Fahey, Jr., says National Geographic's purpose is to ... More » (Source: Wikipedia)
Overview
Media:
Magazine
Audience:
Very large audience (1M or more) (English)
Scope:
International
Political Viewpoint:
Neutral viewpoint
Owners:
nonprofit_organization | Managers: John M. Fahey
Research
Location:
Washington, DC, US
Editorial
Edited By:
Kaizar Campwala
Last Edit:
Feb 1, 2007 - 9:46 PM PST
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