There are 32 Council Areas, formerly known as counties, in Scotland. From Aberdeenshire and Angus to Stirling and West Lothian, here’s everything you need to know about how many counties there are in Scotland. From the windswept isles in the north to the...
How many cities are there in Wales? With Wrexham gaining city status in 2022, there are now seven cities in Wales. Here’s everything you need to know. Too often I’m guilty of revering Wales only in terms of its natural landscapes, national parks, mountains...
How many counties in Wales? The short answer is there are 22 counties in Wales, but keep reading, to find out everything you need to know. Wales, with its rolling hills and crumbling castles, is divided into 22 ‘Principal Areas’ which are more commonly...
How many countries are in Africa? The short answer is 54. From Algeria to South Africa, here’s everything you need to know about African geopolitics. With a population of 1.4 billion people (and growing!), it’s vital that we begin to better understand the...
How many countries are in southern Africa? From Madagascar and Malawi to Zambia and Zimbabwe, here’s everything you need to know! Southern Africa encompasses a diverse range of countries, each with its own historical and geopolitical narrative. The southernmost...
From Burundi and Comoros to Eritrea and Ethiopia, keep reading, to discover how many countries are in East Africa! Few regions in the world are as complex and varied as East Africa. Straddling the equator and encompassing landscapes as diverse as the highlands of...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
