Asian Geographic

Infobox_Magazine
title = ASIAN Geographic

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frequency = 11 issues annually
category = Geography, Culture, Heritage, Society, Environment, Exploration, Conservation
company = Asian Geographic Magazines Pte Ltd
firstdate = September 1999
country = flag|Singapore
language = English
website = [http://www.asiangeo.com www.asiangeo.com] | issn = 0219-3310

"ASIAN Geographic" is a geographic magazine that focuses mainly on stories about Asia. Its motto is “"Asia Without Borders"”. First published in 1999, it contains articles on geography, culture, heritage, society, environment, exploration, conservation and art.

As of May 2008, the magazine has a readership of over 300,000 across 44 countries. [ [http://www.asiangeo.com/advertise_withus.html "ASIAN Geographic" readership and subscription figures] ] It is published by Asian Geographic Magazines Pte Ltd, which also publishes "Scuba Diver AustralAsia", an official publication of the PADI Diving Society.

"ASIAN Geographic PASSPORT", a travel and adventure magazine, was launched in August 2008.

Both "ASIAN Geographic" and "PASSPORT" organise expeditions, travel photography workshops and photographic competitions on a regular basis.

History

When "ASIAN Geographic" first started out as a quarterly magazine in 1999, it focused exclusively on environmental issues; its motto was “"The Journal of Our Environment"”. In 2000 it became a bi-monthly publication. In 2006, the magazine expanded its scope to include social and cultural issues to attract a wider readership. In 2007, "ASIAN Geographic" became a monthly magazine; it also adopted a new motto: “"Asia Without Borders"”.

Articles

Currently, each issue of "ASIAN Geographic" focuses on a specific theme relevant to Asia. (Follow this [http://www.asiangeo.com/article_submission.html link] for the editorial themes for 2008 and 2009.) [ [http://www.asiangeo.com/article_submission.html "ASIAN Geographic" editorial themes for 2008 and 2009] ] The magazine draws from a wide base of international contributors to generate its content – these include academics, geographers, sociologists, journalists, photographers and experts in various fields. A short biography of each contributor is provided at the end of every article.

ASIAN Geographic PASSPORT

In August 2008, "ASIAN Geographic" launched [http://www.asiangeopassport.com "PASSPORT"] , a magazine that focuses on travel and adventure in Asia. The publication is easily distinguished by its rounded corners, which are similar to that found in a regular passport. Its motto is "Travel Without Borders".

Expeditions

In June 2008, "ASIAN Geographic" organised a ten-day road expedition to Ladakh, India in the Himalayas. [ [http://www.asiangeo.com/events_himalayas2008.html "ASIAN Geographic" expedition to the Himalayas 2008] ] Another expedition to Siem Reap, Cambodia is scheduled in December 2008. [ [http://www.asiangeo.com/events_cambodia.html "ASIAN Geographic" expedition to Cambodia 2008] ] According to the August 2008 issue of "ASIAN Geographic PASSPORT", a Silk Road expedition from Kashgar to Xi'an (both in China) is scheduled for April 2009.

Photography workshops and competitions

"ASIAN Geographic PASSPORT" organises travel photography workshops to places such as Kuching, Malaysia and Chiang Mai, Thailand. [ [http://www.asiangeo.com/events_chiangmai.html "ASIAN Geographic PASSPORT" travel photography workshops to Kuching and Chiang Mai 2008] ] There is also an annual "Asia Without Borders" photography competition organised by "ASIAN Geographic". [ [http://www.asiangeo.com/contest_awb.html "ASIAN Geographic" "Asia Without Borders" photography competition 2008] ]

Conservation efforts and partners

"ASIAN Geographic" has stated its commitment to educate and raise awareness of environmental and social issues in Asia. [ [http://www.asiangeo.com/about_us.html "ASIAN Geographic" mission statement] ] Its exploration and conservation partners include the Animals Asia Foundation, [http://www.cers.org.hk/ China Exploration and Research Society] , [http://besgroup.blogspot.com/2006/03/hornbill-project-singapore.html Hornbill Project Singapore] , [http://www.longitude181.com/ Longitude 181 Nature] , [http://www.oceannenvironment.org/ OceanNEnvironment] , Seacology and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Awards

In 2001, "ASIAN Geographic" won the Ark Trust International Award at the Genesis Awards for “Bear Witness”, a feature on the rescue efforts of Asiatic black bears in China. In the 2006 Asian Travel and Tourism Creative Awards, the magazine won a Silver Award for a photograph of an elephant bathing in a Sri Lankan reserve. [ [http://www.asiangeo.com/awards_recognition.html "ASIAN Geographic" awards and accolades] ]

References and footnotes

ee also

*"National Geographic Magazine"
*Geographic magazines

External links

* [http://www.asiangeo.com/ "ASIAN Geographic" online]
* [http://www.asiangeopassport.com/ "ASIAN Geographic PASSPORT" online]