A Look Back: “Top 10 Most Important Geographical Events of 2008”

About.com’s Geography expert Matt Rosenberg recently compiled a great list of the “10 Most Important Geographical Events of 2008.” The list recalls Kosovo’s independence last February, the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the summer, and geography’s huge role in the race for the U.S. Presidency.                                                         From the way 2009 has begun, Matt won’t be scavenging for material come December.  Only 5 days into the … Continue reading A Look Back: “Top 10 Most Important Geographical Events of 2008”

Current Events Compass: Kosovo declares independence

Sunday marked two weeks since Kosovo, former Serbian province and a United Nations protectorate for the last decade, declared unilateral independence to become the world’s 195th country on February 17. Following the initial fan-fare, the ensuing days have been fraught with tension and violence. While many nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, quickly accepted the Declaration, other dominant powers, like Russia, … Continue reading Current Events Compass: Kosovo declares independence