- National Geographic was founded in 1888 by 33 members in Washington D.C. with the mission to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge. - It publishes the famous National Geographic magazine with a circulation of around 8.5 million copies per month in many languages. - The Society funds over 8,000 research projects in 181 countries with grants from $5,000 to $35,000 and aims to inspire audiences through various media and promote natural and cultural conservation.

1. CSE 1006Y(1) Introduction to IS University of Mauritius Powerpoint presentation on: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Presented by: Ashesh Ramjeeawon – 0710097 BSc (Hons) Management with IS (Year 1) Date : 22/Oct/2007 Venue : Cisco Lab

2. Founded in 13 Jan1888 By thirty-three founding members at the Cosmos Club, Washington, D.C. Mission : "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge, Motto : “Inspiring people to care about the planet” October 1888 -- First issue of National Geographic magazine June 1996 -- Society launches its Web site: www.nationalgeographic.com About the Society

3. Critical Expeditions Scientific Fieldworks Encourage Geography for Students Promote Natural and Cultural Conservation Inspire audiences through new media, vibrant exhibitions and live events Society’s Mission Programs

4. National Geographic provides grants to Scientists, Explorers and Conservationists The Society has funded more than 8,000 research projects in 181 countries Research on Archaelogy, Paleantology, Anthropology or Biology Grant: U.S. $5,000 to $35,000 Exploration and Conservation

5. National Geographic magazines The famous yellow-bordered National Geographic magazine renowned for its legendary photographs, maps and reporting excellence the only general-interest magazine in the world where multiple editions in multiple languages are published total monthly circulation is around 8.5 million copies

6. National Geographic now reaches more than 300 million people each month via the following media: The society’s expansion

7. The Society's Web site averages 12 million unique visitors a month from Internet users worldwide. It has a comprehensive Web site at www.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic that showcases music from around the world Recently acquired www.thegreenguide.com , a bimonthly newsletter offering practical advice on how to lead a more environmentally sensitive life. The society’s online presence

8. This survey was designed to test the geographic skills and knowledge of young adults. Asked to identify ten countries and natural landmarks on a world map, young Americans were able to locate 6.5 of these, on average. 2006 Geographic Literacy Study

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