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Scientific and educational society composed of over 10,000 members interested in the theory, methods, and practice of geography and geographic education.

Society facilitates exploration, education and conservation, and events related to science and the environment.

The American Geographical Society is an organization of professional geographers and other devotees of geography who share a fascination with the subject and a recognition of its importance. Most Fellows of the Society are Americans, but among them have always been a significant number of Fellows from around the world. The Society encourages activities that expand geographical knowledge, and it has a well-earned reputation for presenting and interpreting that knowledge so that it can be understood and used not just by geographers but by others as well--especially policy makers. It is the oldest nationwide geographical organization in the United States. Its priorities and programs have constantly evolved with the times, but the Society's tradition of service to the U.S. government, business community, and nation-at-large has continued unchanged. Individuals, corporations, and businesses who wish to support the AGS can join the Galileo Circle or the Humboldt Club.

UK organization. Lots of resources for teachers.

founded in 1980, is an organization comprised of specialists from private, academic, and government organizations whose common interest lies in facilitating communication in the map information community.

What are NACIS' Objectives?
To improve communication, coordination and cooperation among the producers, disseminators, curators, and users of cartographic information
To support and coordinate activities with other professional organizations and institutions involved with cartographic information
To improve the use of cartographic materials through education and to promote graphicacy
To promote and coordinate the acquisition, preservation, and automated retrieval of all types of cartographic material
To influence government policy on cartographic information