A directory of 441 government bodies including: Notable Agencies from the Full List Directory of Departments and Agencies of Philippine Government

How local government in the Philippines is structured, from provinces and municipalities to barangays. Explore the 82 provinces and 17 administrative regions. What are Local Government Units (LGUs)? In the Philippines, government authority is divided into local government units (LGUs) to make administration more efficient. LGUs ensure that public services and governance are accessible at…

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is, how it works, why it matters for climate and sea levels, and whether it is slowing down. Understanding AMOC The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vast system of ocean currents that circulates water within the Atlantic Ocean. It acts like a conveyor belt, moving warm water…

What latitude is, how it divides Earth into hemispheres, key parallels like the Tropic of Cancer, and how scientists measure latitude with precision. What is Latitude? Latitude lines, also known as parallels, are imaginary lines that circle the Earth east to west. They measure your distance north or south of the equator (0° latitude), which…

Longitude lines, the prime meridian, the international date line, and how GPS satellites help us measure longitude with extreme accuracy. What is Longitude? Longitude lines, also called meridians, are imaginary lines running north to south from the North Pole to the South Pole. Unlike latitude (which measures north and south of the equator), longitude measures…

Greenland shark, the longest-living vertebrate on Earth. How scientists estimate its age, its slow metabolism, Arctic habitat, and conservation challenges. 🦈 Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus) is one of the most mysterious creatures of the deep ocean. Known for its enormous size and sluggish movement, this Arctic predator holds an incredible record: it is the longest-living…

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean basin on Earth, covering more than 63 million square miles (165 million square kilometers) and holding over half of all free water on the planet. Size and Scale of the Pacific Ocean Geologic History The Pacific Ocean is the oldest existing ocean basin, with its oldest…

The Atlantic Ocean is the world’s second largest ocean basin, covering an area of about 106,460,000 square kilometers (41,105,000 square miles). This equals roughly 20% of Earth’s surface. Although massive, the Atlantic is only slightly more than half the size of the Pacific Ocean, which is the largest ocean basin on the planet. How Big…

The Atlantic Ocean is the world’s second largest ocean, covering about 106.4 million km² (41.1 million sq mi) — roughly 20% of Earth’s surface. Its name comes from Atlas, the Ancient Greek titan of the sea. Geologic History Geography Ocean Currents: The Gulf Stream Geology of the Seabed Salinity The Atlantic Ocean is not only…

Angola is one of Africa’s most diverse nations, both ethnically and linguistically. Its population is composed of several major ethnic groups, each with unique traditions, languages, and cultural practices that shape the country’s identity. Major Ethnic Groups in Angola (by percentage) Ethnic Group Population % Cultural Notes Ovimbundu 37% Largest ethnic group, primarily farmers and…