🍌 What is Geography? Crash Course Geography #1

[@chadestioco]

You can tell she really likes what she's talking about! Infectious enthusiasm, I'm hooked :)

[@devantatlow]

Correction: 6:26 Colombia not Columbia

[@Hugo-G]

As someone who grew up in the US, but is originally from Guatemala I thoroughly appreciated this video. I can't wait to continue to watch this series.

[@00Linares00]

I'm glad this one is back, and this first video was great.

[@anttibjorklund1869]

_It's time to learn geography...now!_

[@potato-phobia85yearsago27]

At this point can I just get a high school deploma from binging all of the crash course videos

[@saajiddaya2152]

True

[@TommyDinh]

My favourite crash courses end up being the ones on subjects in school that I hated learning like history. Looks like geography is going to be a new favourite as it's focused less on "knowing" facts and more on understanding why the facts came to be.

[@lincolnpepper816]

what's with the chom chom in the title? and what is this "banana" she speaks of in the video?

[@farikkun1841]

so geography is history but replace the time with place

[@kimbouley]

I'm currently in my last year as an undergrad getting a BS in Geography! I'm excited for this series and to share with others! Thank you crash course!

[@kayrojojo]

So here for this series! The world needs this right now, the more we know about other places and people the less divided we all are

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Everybody asking, what is Geography? But nobody’s asking, how is Geography?

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

The beginning of Crash Course Geography... *And now, the Nations of the World. Brought to you by, CrashCourse!*

[@anony3615]

I learned and memorized all of European, North American and Asian geography from Creative Assembly's Total War series.

[@vaughnjohnson8767]

And so it has begun my lord

[@pakasstuchinda1069]

ขอขอบคุณ 🙏 This VDO make me much better understand geology after all these year. 👍💕

[@mathematicalmatt]

I just have to say that John and Co have really upheld their promise of rigor and balance. As someone who saw the first attempt at CC Human Geography and how divisive it was, this is a brilliant new approach. Well worth the 4 year wait.

[@pleaseforgetmenot1]

AHHH! So happy for this series! Currently starting my MSc in Geography and so happy more people will learn of the vastness of this field!

[@siamgosling]

00:10 Geography is more than just memorizing facts 01:30 Geography focuses on identifying space and features of specific locations on Earth's surface 02:49 Geography involves defining space and understanding its significance 04:04 Human-environment interactions shape geography 05:24 Bananas became a symbol of powerful control by American fruit companies in Latin America. 06:39 The influence of banana plantations on the unequal distribution of land and wealth in Guatemala. 07:59 Geography tells the stories behind facts 09:09 Geography is about interconnectedness beyond maps Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@staciebrown8622]

I am so glad that you are putting together a Geography Crash Course series. I have taught Geography and I would have loved to use your videos. I will be watching them because once a geography teacher, always a geography teacher.

[@shaha9]

I took a geography class several times in college and high school (About 2 times for fun, 2 required). I passed each time. Each time they taught me something new. And each time they were just about the basics. And each time they were immersive and massive filled with such a strong world view. I wish we loved Geography more. The people that know less tend to be the most self-repressed.

[@shamsalfarabi6107]

I rarely get to hear about Bangladesh in western textbooks. When I do, it's always in Geography class.

[@drdrake17]

This is really good! She's interesting and charismatic, and the writing is solid. I'm looking forward to the series.

[@lustfulscholar1199]

Finally something I already know to a decent level.......but ill watch it anyways

[@Anonymous_Anon882]

My interest in history of any kind only really goes so far (within certain limits) but my Geography teacher (who was also my history teacher) gave me so much courage (which I feel quite acutely even to this day) that this subject will always be a soft spot for me.

[@CSHallo]

My favorite thing of a new Crash Course series is all the new factoids to pause and read in the introduction.

[@ahickey]

Another interesting factoid is : Factoid means "an assumption or speculation that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact"

[@jks5750]

YES AS A GEOGRAPHY GRADUATE STUDENT I LOVE THAT THIS EXISTS

[@jks5750]

I love how bananas are always an example of geography videos. We talked about this constantly in my undergrad classes at Rowan University. Somehow we all were independently drawn to learn about the geographical ties bananas have, and in all of my classes, you could always tell which students were geography buffs by bringing up this topic. I'm so happy it was covered. Also, fuck banana companies.

[@froggywoggykindafoggy]

You have no idea how long I've waited for this series!! Thanks you so much!

[@matthewc9624]

Been waiting for this one! 😁

[@feitocomfruta]

Like how the scientific fact “Cacao can have flavor notes varying from fruits and wine, to coffee and grass” can be used to explain trade and import patterns for Nestle vs Hershey.

[@RikisVlogs]

I am Guatemalan and I know that geography very well. Thanks for covering this!

[@cgdestan]

The best series of the CC so far!

[@jasonremy1627]

This series starts while Geography Now is on a hiatus. Coincidence?

[@nisha.n3472]

I think not!

[@paulcosma8056]

😅 They just finished scripts for the next 4 countries and they'll start filming them. So GN will be back soon. Anywhoa, I think the series complement each other.

[@hyniffcollins3110]

Her debut was amazing. I’ll be sure to be here next week✊🏾

[@Argacyan]

Mentioning Guatemala already introduces a difficult theme: Land claims & administration, historically and right now. Guatemala & Belize have a land dispute.

[@chegeny]

Welcome to Geography. The terrifying truth about bananas are just the beginning.

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

**chom choms

[@annaoikarinen5203]

my geo finals are next spring, this is PERFECT TIMING!

[@anony3615]

I learned and memorized all of European, North American and Asian geography from Creative Assembly's Total War series.

[@takocake7545]

im glad they are trying this again. its my favorite subject.

[@Amelia-vk4jt]

So chuffed about this one, people really dislike geography for no reason and this is great, she sounds so passionate and the animation is also ace.

[@juglardelzipa]

geography course: "geographers are going to make mistakes". also geography course: **spells colombia with u**

[@muzzammilmohabir]

As a geographer I couldn't have been happier or prouder!🥰

[@AdrianParsons]

With precisely two references to Canada, this video has *far* more Canadian content than I am used to seeing in Crash Course!

[@shagituz]

Much better than the first world geography. Really admired Johns ownership of the last ones flaws. Crash course is the best

[@maheshgavaskar8093]

Geography can be one of the most fascinating subjects- easily comprehensible and equally relevant...

[@archlinuxrussian]

All I can say is...it's time to learn geography NOW! But seriously, very excited for this series :)

[@jm-ye8ld]

As a social studies teacher I thank you! I will incorporate this in my lesson this week!

[@arkaghose675]

As someone who loves CC and minored in geography, I am so happy to see this

[@Glockenspheal]

As a One Piece fan, I know what geography is. Geography is EVERYTHING!

[@theeyewizard1429]

Nami?

[@ultrasuperkiller]

Kaidi is a dragon!

[@underweasel]

I clicked on it thinking it was a GeographyNow video. Then I heard John's voice in the intro and I immediately knew this is going to only get better.

[@Aragorn1964]

This is great, I’m a history student but I’m interested to watch this crash course to help with when geography can be useful in my work. Best non-John Green Crash course I’ve seen.

[@bythebeardofmatt]

I am so beyond excited for this series. Oh my goodness.

[@jedichandler13]

Damn, didn’t know I wanted crash course geography but I guess I do

[@Ahuka]

I'm loving this. My donations to Crash Course are well spent.

[@nateweinand4209]

This was really great! Alize is a great host! Excited for more! I’ve been looking forward to Crash Course Geography for a long time!

[@michellegirsang9266]

YESSS THANKYOU CRASH COURSE FOR GIVING THIS EPISODE. REALLY MADE MY DAY❤❤❤

[@rparl]

I took Cultural Historical Geography in Jr. college and it was Great.

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

Just a heads up - your definition of factoid is incorrect. I only learned recently it means; an item of unreliable information that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact. "he addresses the facts and factoids which have buttressed the film's legend"

[@icarusrising117]

I love your videos! We actually watched a bunch of your psychology ones in class. Could you do a video about why people get tired when angry or stressed and the effect on our body that emotions have?

[@penniestodimes]

Long time watcher. Very excited for this series. Host seems fantastic

[@crusatyr1452]

I love the chom chom in the thumbnail (Reference to Crash Course Philosophy)

[@masteretainturmakan]

This is freakin' awesome. I'm so stoked for this series!

[@KingEike10]

Great start! I'm really excited for this series :-D

[@keldonboswell1884]

LOVE CRASH COURSE. I must be getting old because I never thought I would watch crash course videos for fun

[@katieyu9374]

I love this series already!! Alizé is such a passionate teacher, I also LOVE the intro animation ♥️🌎

[@Jared-Marcelo]

As a big Geography nerd...I'm happy this is release close to the holidays. Geography is magic in some ways😅

[@LeoAngora]

By the way, give Alizé the set she deserves! Crash Course has the coolest sets of all Complexly and she gets a colored wall and some plants? She came from Nat Geo for God's sake!

[@SamuelOlorunsaye]

I love this course. The valid information and high-quality graphics give me the interest in Geography. The content is very interesting. Thanks Crash course for making me love geography😃😃😃

[@Furitenma]

This news just in: the US destabilizing the entire Guatemalan government and initiating a civil war that lasted for 40 years is a "cool factoid"

[@thomasbao4477]

This is probably the most slept on crash course

[@christianfriedel5560]

I´m so excited about this series!!! Keep up the great work!

[@elihinze3161]

So incredibly excited for this series!

[@cactustactics]

I was worried this was going to tiptoe around the political history of the region (especially US involvement) but nope - straight out with it, logos and all! Series looks super good and thanks for putting it out there!

[@thomsonjoy228]

I have my Geography exam tomorrow, is there any way of uploading the entire course that you probably haven't even finished filming yet @CrashCourse?

[@joshuawalker7054]

This is SO much better then the last time you tried it. Good Job!

[@ТатьянаМырикова-ж5ъ]

Just curious, what course you are talking about?)

[@Kairikey]

This is SUCH an underappreciated topic!!

[@liljay2k999]

I always hated doing these assingments. They were boring, but I’ve started getting into it

[@infinitedonuts]

I like and know quite a bit of geography, but only because I love and know a ton about history. This love of history got me to my state geography bee finals, but I didn't win because geography learned because of history can only get you so far. Anyways, geography series, I'm pumped!

[@user-ut9vt8gq9s]

OMG! This video was so well made, great work!

[@yadisfhaddad722]

This felt a lot longer than 10 minutes, but in a good way! c:

[@ankushvasireddy8871]

@Yadisf Haddad a video will feel shorter if it's in a good way, and that's why it felt shorter than 10 mins for me because time flies when you're having fun. therefore, I can come to the conclusion that he didn't actually enjoy this video which makes no sense because it's amazing ;-;

[@MelniaShadow]

Geography is EVERYTHINGGG!!!

[@daniil_gurov]

Woooow! In my 29 I did not know geography is SO awesome. Now I love it... Thank you Alizé

[@Adama_Now]

this video has reminded me that I need to make banana bread and get rid of some of those bananas in my freezer.

[@Joscat60]

I can already tell I'm going to like this series

[@MrGuymack]

Yay! I have been waiting for this!

[@mctrafik]

Incredible delivery. Thank you for taking so fast. Keeps me from getting bored. Keep them coming!

[@AIGeographyTeacher]

Thanks for the great content! I always look forward to your educational and entertaining videos! 📘👏

[@burrito-town]

This series sounds fantastic! I’m excited for more!

[@magdalenaradimska3342]

If all teachers were able to show such enthusiasm for their subjects, school would be a way better place!

[@manueld5097]

Because crash course is awesome

[@xtremesssss]

Yay!!! Finally Geography!!!! I have been waiting for it!!!!

[@MSUbulldog21]

Looking forward to this. As a GIS nerd I love this kind of stuff :)

[@jessicamays2587]

as a student this was really fun and interesting and made me love Geography 😁

[@ioan_jivan]

I like this approach so much

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

I'm Chiquita banana and I've come to say. Bananas have to ripen in a certain way! When they are flecked with brown and have a golden hue , bananas taste the best and they're the best for you

[@GrigRP]

Why do you comment on everything?

[@killercaos123]

This was a brilliant episode. I can’t wait for more of this

[@KatrinaEames]

Okay, I came into this knowing that I don't know a lot about geography, but now I have learned that I knew next to nothing about the banana.

[@IronBeard66877]

Just an FYI: 'million' is spelled wrong on the intro scene about rainforests.

[@crashcourse]

Gah. We NEVER get everything spelled on the first try. Thanks for the heads-up that'll be fixed in the next one! - brandon

[@joecelynn4823]

so excited for more episodes!

[@jayded.]

So thankful for this

[@johncaruthers315]

This is great!