Frequently Asked Questions

•  How can I be a photographer for National Geographic?
•  How can I write for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC?
•  How can I become an explorer?
•  How can I work with animals?
•  How can I learn about careers in geography?
•  Does the National Geographic Society offer internships?

How/where can I get permission to use an article, photograph, or map from one of your magazines, books, or websites?

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How/where can I get permission to show a National Geographic DVD or video to my students?
Can I show a National Geographic Channel or National Geographic Television program to my students?
•  Can I tape National Geographic Explorer and show it in my classroom?

Can I submit a photograph for publication in National Geographic magazine or on your website?
•  How can I write for National Geographic?
•  How do I suggest a topic for National Geographic magazine?

•  How do I get a print of a photo that appeared in National Geographic?
•  How do I suggest a topic for National Geographic magazine?
•  How do I look up articles and obtain back issues?
•  Is National Geographic magazine available in any languages other than English?
•  What can I do with my old National Geographic magazines?

•  How do I look up articles and obtain back issues?
•  How can I get a video or DVD?

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•  How can I find out more about a show on the National Geographic Channel?
•  How can I get a video or DVD?

•  Do you offer any free educational resources?
•  Can I get free or discounted National Geographic magazines for my classroom?
Where can I find information on the Geography Action! program or Geography Awareness Week?
•  How can I register my school or learn more about the National Geographic Bee?
My school/church is looking for donations for a charity auction. Can National Geographic help?
•  Will a National Geographic expert speak to my class or at our event?

•  How can I apply for a grant?
•  How can I donate to the National Geographic Society?

•  How many continents are there?
•  How many oceans are there?
•  What is the world's longest river?
•  What is the world's tallest mountain?
•  How many countries are there in the world?
•  What is the world's largest desert?
•  Where can I learn more about global warming?

I'd like to visit the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C. Do you offer tours?
Does National Geographic have lectures or other live events? Are there student discounts for these programs?
•  Will a National Geographic expert speak to my class or at our event?
•  How can I learn more about the history of the National Geographic Society?