Jump to content

National Geographic Society

Frae Wikipedia, the free beuk o knawledge
National Geographic Society
Logo o the National Geographic Society
Logo o the National Geographic Society
AbbreviationNGS
Motto"Inspire, illuminate, teach"[1]
FormationGardiner Greene Hubbard, Januar 1888; 136 years ago (1888-01)
Location
Region served
Warldwide
Membership
6.8 million
Chairman
John M. Fahey, Jr.
CEO/Preses
Gary Knell
Main organ
Buird o Trustees
Wabsteidwww.nationalgeographic.com

The National Geographic Society (NGS), heidquartert in Washington, D.C., Unitit States, is ane o the lairgest nonprofit scienteefic an eddicational institutions in the warld.

References

[eedit | eedit soorce]
  1. "National Geographic Press Room: Fact Sheet". National Geographic Society. Retrieved 28 August 2009. Also note that, as of August 28, 2009 (and likely before), the website title is "National Geographic – Inspiring People to Care About the Planet".

Coordinates: 38°54′18″N 77°02′16″W / 38.9051°N 77.0379°W / 38.9051; -77.0379