New! 11 Guided Tours to Explore in Google Earth
By Kristin Appenbrink, Editorial Lead, Google Earth
In the last month of summer, we turned our attention to Indigenous communities around the world, and specifically focused on the importance of keeping Indigenous languages alive. We also explored the importance of keystone species and the roles they play in their environments. And finally, we indulged in some wanderlust visiting buildings that were constructed for world’s fairs, sky-high Ferris wheels and our favorite aquariums all over the world.
Celebrating Indigenous Languages
Celebrating Indigenous Languages: To commemorate the International Year of Indigenous Languages, meet 55 Indigenous language speakers from around the world and learn a few phrases in their native tongues. Plus learn about the vital work Indigenous communities are doing to preserve and protect their languages.
Orang Asal Indigenous Lands of Malaysia
Orang Asal Indigenous Lands of Malaysia: There are more than 4 million Indigenous peoples living in Malaysia and accounting for 14 percent of the country’s population. Visit 12 individual communities to learn about their history and the challenges they face today. Plus, learn more about the Temiar people of Kampung Cunex in our previous feature, Back to Roots.
Exploring Earth’s Keystone Species
Exploring Earth’s Keystone Species: From purple sea stars to gray wolves, some species have crucial roles to play in their environments, and without them the habitats can get out of balance. Learn about the necessity of these keystone species and their roles in their habitats.
Quiz: Ancient Civilizations
Quiz: Ancient Civilizations: How much do you know about past cities and cultures? Find out in our geo-trivia quiz highlighting ancient civilizations around the globe. We’ll even give you a hint: There’s a statue of Leif Erikson on the shores of Brattahlid, Greenland.
Discover in Street View
Travel the world through curated tours of 360-degree imagery. New this month you can visit Curaçao, Italy, South Africa and Kyrgyzstan.
World’s Fair Buildings
World’s Fair Buildings: Explore the architectural marvels created for the World’s Fair of years past. Did you know Seattle’s Space Needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair?
Aquariums Around the World
Aquariums Around the World: Looking for a great family-friendly destination? Look no further than some of our favorite aquariums around the globe, as recommended by Google Local Guides.
Sky-High Ferris Wheels: See the world from new heights by touring these monumental observation wheels. Plus, we’ll take you behind the scenes of what it took to build the world’s tallest wheel, the High Roller in Las Vegas, Nevada.
