The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888 "for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge."
The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888 "for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge." Fulfilling this mission, the Society educates and inspires millions every day through it's magazines, books, television programs, videos, maps and atlases, research grants, the National Geographic Bee, teacher workshops, and innovative classroom materials.
The Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. The Society is supported through membership dues, charitable gifts, ...

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