The GEOfocus ChannelThis video is about some of the differences between India and Pakistan, two sibling countries that have much in common and share a common history. In this video I talk about the differences that stood out to me.
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8 Differences Between INDIA & PAKISTANThe GEOfocus Channel2022-12-10 | This video is about some of the differences between India and Pakistan, two sibling countries that have much in common and share a common history. In this video I talk about the differences that stood out to me.
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commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kashmir_administered_regions_and_claims_(image_4_of_4).png Authors: OpenStreetMaps contributors. openstreetmap.org License: CC BY SA 2.0 Generic licenseBest of Europe! A Deep Dive into 12 European CountriesThe GEOfocus Channel2024-03-28 | Learn about 12 countries of Europe in depth! In this compilation video I bring you some of the best videos from the GEOfocus channel's history, focusing on European countries. And at the end there are a couple of bonus videos that are definitely NOT the best, but might be fun to watch if you're curious how much my videos have improved over the years.
00:00 Intro 00:20 France 11:00 Netherlands 22:58 Hungary 34:12 Finland 45:54 Sweden 56:50 Iceland 1:07:57 Russia 1:18:44 Spain 1:27:58 Spain vs Portugal 1:35:46 Greece 1:46:58 Italy 1:58:14 Germany 2:07:41 Bonus: Liechtenstein 2:12:47 Bonus: Vatican CityIndia now has the LARGEST population #geography #countries #indiaThe GEOfocus Channel2024-02-21 | This Short is about India's new status as the world's most populous country, and its projected population growth in the future.American guy SORT OF names countries in Europe #countries #geography #quiz #omegleThe GEOfocus Channel2024-02-20 | In this old clip I quiz someone on geography.
Clip used with the participant's permission.We are not ArabsThe GEOfocus Channel2024-02-01 | Lots of people from Arabic-speaking countries leave comments on my videos saying that they are not Arabs. In this video I share some such comments and talk about the meaning of the word "Arab".
This image is used under Creative Commons BY SA 3.0 Unported license: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:UAE_en-map.pngKASHMIR Conflict - India & PakistanThe GEOfocus Channel2023-04-18 | #shorts In this clip I talk about the origins of the conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.
The map at the beginning of the video shows the majority religion of each area in British India before partition: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Brit_IndianEmpireReligions3.jpg The map doesn't show the exact borders of India and Pakistan after partition.India vs Pakistan - ECONOMY!The GEOfocus Channel2022-12-10 | #shorts In this clip I compare the economies of India and Pakistan. Full video: youtu.be/bhvd5Uo1m7MIndia vs Pakistan - MILITARY POWERThe GEOfocus Channel2022-12-08 | #shorts In this clip I compare the military strength of India and Pakistan (based on spending, armor, personnel, etc.) Full video: youtu.be/bhvd5Uo1m7MIndia vs Pakistan - SIZE and POPULATIONThe GEOfocus Channel2022-12-08 | In this clip I compare India and Pakistan in terms of size and population. Full video: youtu.be/bhvd5Uo1m7MThe LOWEST POINT ON EARTHThe GEOfocus Channel2022-11-26 | #shorts This short video is about the lowest point on Earth: The Dead Sea, located partly in Israel and the Westbank, and partly in Jordan.
Creative Commons image used: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dead_sea_ecological_disaster_1960_-_2007.gif Attribution: I, Hoshana License: CC BY SA 3.0 UnportedThis island CHANGES COUNTRIES every six months (STRANGE BORDER)The GEOfocus Channel2022-11-20 | #shorts In this short video I talk about an island which switches back and forth between two countries that have shared sovereignty over it.
Commercial images licensed from istock.comThe Population of Greece is DECLININGThe GEOfocus Channel2022-11-10 | #shorts In this clip I talk about the declining population numbers of Greece.What Race Are Brazilians?The GEOfocus Channel2022-11-08 | #shorts In this clip I talk about the racial demographics of Brazil (based on people's self-identification) and the history behind Brazil's diversity.
The original video was made 6 years ago, so the population is somewhat higher now.Spains WILDLY Inappropriate TimezoneThe GEOfocus Channel2022-11-05 | #shorts In this clip I talk about Portugal and Spain's different timezones, and how Spain's has impacted its lifestyle.Israels Most Right Wing Government EVER?The GEOfocus Channel2022-11-04 | #shorts Benjamin Netanyahu keeps on coming back! After just 16 months out of office he is set to form a new government after Israel's election on November 1, 2022. But his coalition will likely be the most nationalist right wing government in Israeli history.
Video clip of Netanyahu from Netanyahu's Tiktok account. Fair use intended.
Commercial images licensed from istock.comINDEPENDENCE Movements in SPAINThe GEOfocus Channel2022-11-03 | #shorts In this clip I talk about some of the independence movements in Spain's distinct autonomous regions.Spain and Portugals Colonial HistoryThe GEOfocus Channel2022-11-01 | #shorts In this clip I talk about Spain and Portugal's differing colonial histories. See the full video: youtu.be/HGXLMJk9o7o
*Images licensed from istockphoto.comNorwegians Excel at THIS SportThe GEOfocus Channel2022-10-31 | #shorts This clip is about Norwegians' superior talent for winter sports (including SKIING).
*Images licensed from istock.comWhy Indonesia is MOVING its Capital CityThe GEOfocus Channel2022-10-30 | #shorts This clip is about Indonesia moving its capital city from Jakarta to a completely new city in a completely different part of the country..
* Images licensed from istock.com7 DIFFERENCES Between Spain and PortugalThe GEOfocus Channel2022-10-20 | This video is about some of the differences between the two Iberian countries of Spain and Portugal. They are similar in many ways of course, but different in many others. This video includes some of the differences that stood out to me.
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Producer, co-writer and host: Paul Writer: James Watson Video editor: Luis Solana Ureña (Acribus Studio)
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_French_Guiana_(Local).svg Author: Carole Mathée, uploaded by Germenfer License: CC BY SA 4.0 International licenseThe WAR Between Canada and Denmark is OVERThe GEOfocus Channel2022-10-14 | #shorts In this short video I talk about the (now resolved) border dispute between Canada and Denmark that has resulted in a new land border between the two countries.
In this short video I talk about which countries border the most other countries. It would be amazing to be able to visit so many other countries from my home country!STRANGE BORDER Between SWEDEN & FINLAND (Märket Island) #shortsThe GEOfocus Channel2022-09-29 | Full video: youtu.be/58h-HKKN314
This video clip is about a strange border between Sweden and Finland, on an island shared between the two countries.SWEDEN - A Country ProfileThe GEOfocus Channel2022-09-17 | This video is all about Sweden, the most populous Scandinavian country and Nordic country. In this video I talk about its history, geography, people, and economy.
The following images were used under Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 3.0 or Share Alike 4.0 license: docs.google.com/document/d/1BbvwYLr5_nPl6rxyYsrhcXJCQu3P0iFjxvZCQMZSd6c/edit?usp=sharingWorlds Most Populous Countries in THE YEAR 2100The GEOfocus Channel2022-09-03 | In this livestream we'll compare the 10 most populous countries in the world today with the 10 most populous countries at the end of the century (the year 2100). There will be some stunning changes!Singapore - The Tiny LION of Southeast AsiaThe GEOfocus Channel2022-08-25 | This video is all about Singapore - the tiny city state in Southeast Asia that has transformed itself into one of the world's wealthiest countries (per capita).
It also has a fascinating history as a British colony, which has greatly influenced present-day Singapore, including its racial demographics. Singapore is a diverse country that prides itself on harmony between its different ethnic groups. It's now also an international business hub which attracts expats from around the world.
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docs.google.com/document/d/1pUZnk-5ZFtaT3Fun-z4dZIbx726S9WqjvHIdqF8AFIs/edit?usp=sharingSouth Africa - Its History, Geography, and PeopleThe GEOfocus Channel2022-07-31 | This video is all about South Africa, a country shaped by its colonial history and former system of racial segregation called "Apartheid". But the new South Africa is called "The Rainbow Nation" because of its diversity and acceptance of all the peoples that have contributed to it.
It's also a land of surprising geographic diversity and amazing natural beauty.
"Brunch for Two" by JCSD, licensed from Storyblocks.comThe Holy Land (Israel & The Palestinian Territories)The GEOfocus Channel2022-06-30 | This video is all about The Holy Land, meaning Israel and the Palestinian territories (the Westbank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem).
Even just mentioning the names "Israel", "the Westbank", etc. is enough to upset some people, because some people consider the entire land to be Israel, and others consider the entire land to be Palestine.
The Holy Land is the ancient Land of Israel in the Bible, and is holy to Jews (who consider it their homeland), Christians, and Muslims.
In 1948 The State of Israel was created in much of the land, to be the state of the Jewish people. And in the Six Day War of 1967, Israel seized the remainder of the land (the Westbank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem). The Palestinian Arabs see this as a massive land grab and the theft of their country, while Israeli Jews see the creation of Israel as the realization of their legitimate right to self-determination in their homeland.
In recent decades, Israel and the Palestinians have been negotiating a peace settlement based on separation: the 2 state solution which would divide the land into one Jewish state and one Palestinian Arab state. But when you look at a map of the settlements in the Westbank, such a separation would now be extremely complicated, with large Israeli communities situated right next to large Palestinian communities.
The geography is a lot more straightforward than the politics: this is one land inhabited by two nations of people who lives will remain intertwined.
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Here is the recent country profile on Turkey (Türkiye): youtu.be/8iwgKg_q1Y4Turkey - A Country ProfileThe GEOfocus Channel2022-06-23 | This video is all about TURKEY, a Mediterranean country located at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East, with cultural and linguistic roots in Central Asia.
"Sunshower" by LATASHÁ, courtesy of Youtube Audio Library.7 Differences Between Indonesia and MalaysiaThe GEOfocus Channel2022-06-16 | In this video I talk about two countries that have a lot in common, but also a lot of differences: Indonesia and Malaysia. I talk about seven of the most notable differences between the two sibling countries.
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Outro: "Coney Island" by Frook. Licensed from Epidemicsound.comOman - A Country ProfileThe GEOfocus Channel2022-06-02 | This video is all about Oman, a Middle Eastern country located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It might not be as world-famous as its neighbor the United Arab Emirates, but it's similar in a way: there is a traditional Arab society living there alongside a large international community of workers. But Oman is far from being a clone of the UAE or any other Gulf state. It has its own distinct history, culture, and geographical features.
Main: "Elevator Ride" by JCSD. Licensed from Storyblocks.com Outro: "Fly Forward", licensed from Storyblocks.comCountries That CREATE New Capital Cities (from scratch!)The GEOfocus Channel2022-05-26 | This video is all about countries that have not only moved their capital cities, but actually CREATED new capital cities entirely from scratch! They're planned capital cities, which were designed with the intention of being ideal administrative cities and homes for the country's government officials, civil servants, and international diplomats. Planned capitals are typically successful as administrative centers, but in many cases tend to be dull and lack the vibrancy of naturally occurring capital cities.
In this video I talk about the examples of Brasilia (Brazil), Islamabad (Pakistan), Nusantara (Indonesia), a so far unnamed capital of Egypt, and Ciudad de la Paz (Equatorial Guinea).
"Sunshower" by LATASHÁ Outro: "Elevator Ride" by JCSD, licensed from Epidemic Sound.Costa Rica (The Awe-Inspiring RICH COAST)The GEOfocus Channel2022-05-12 | This video is all about Costa Rica, a beautiful and intriguing nation in Central America.
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Producer and host: Paul Writer: James Watson Video editor: Luis Solana Ureña (Acribus Studio)
Everybody has heard of the Netherlands, but there are a lot of interesting things you might not know about it. The country's name comes from the Dutch word meaning "low country", a reference to the Netherlands' low elevation. 25% of the country is actually below sea level! And only 50% of the country is at an elevation of 1 meter or higher. Much of the country's land is reclaimed land, meaning that they created land where there used to be water. This ongoing process is accomplished using a system of dams, and traditionally, windmills to pump out the water. To illustrate the extent of this land reclamation, note that almost the entire province of Flevoland was reclaimed from the Zuiderzee.
Another thing that many people don't know about the Netherlands is that it's actually a kingdom containing four constituent countries: Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. The latter three are all located in the Caribbean.
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Producer and host: Paul Writer: Edward Jones Video editor: Luis Solana Ureña (Acribus Studio)
Main: "Neo Two K Six" by SINY Outro: "Before Chill" by YomotiIRAN and What Makes it Incredible (You wont hear this on the news)The GEOfocus Channel2022-04-26 | This video is all about Iran, also know by its historical name Persia. Join this channel to see videos early, and get ad-free videos: youtube.com/channel/UC8HYERScBt-e0kV0fpe0asg/join
We all know about Iran from the news due to its conflict with the USA, but in this video I go beyond the geopolitics and talk about various facets of Iran. I hope you find it interesting!
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Cabo Verde used to be known by its English name Cape Verde, but the country's country wants us all to use the country's Portuguese name. Portuguese is the official language of this island nation off the coast of West Africa. It is a former Portuguese colony, and its population largely descends from both Portuguese settlers and West Africans brought there from the mainland. Before their arrival, the scattered islands of Cabo Verde were uninhabited.
The culture of Cabo Verde is a fusion of Portuguese and African cultures, and the language they use in daily life is Cape Verdean Creole, which got most of its vocabulary from Portuguese, but is not Portuguese.
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Producer and host: Paul Writer: James Watson Video editor: Luis Solana Ureña (Acribus Studio)