On your previous geography course (in the 7th grade), you studied natural geography. You learned about how mountains are formed, what the climate of the planet is like and how the planet's climate is changing. 

On this course, we will examine geography from a different angle: from the point of view of humans. This branch of geography is called human geography.

During this course, you will learn things about Earth's populations, economies and cultural areas (such as nations and continents). As the natural conditions of the planet have a significant effect on many facets of human life, the course will also cover some topics of natural geography. 

The course examines all the continents of planet Earth that are inhabited by humans: Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. Each continent will be examined by focusing on certain example nations. By focusing on specific nations, you will gain a better picture of how human culture has adapted to its natural surroundings.

Bangkok, Thailand. Living in a metropolis has both advantages and disadvantages.​​