Geography is a particularly unique science due to its capacity to understand space and the relationships established within it, going far beyond the study of capitals, countries and maps. This science studies Planet Earth and the interactions between society and the environment. Its name comes from the combination of two Greek words: "Geo", which means Earth, and "Grafia", which means writing, that is, the "Writing of the Earth".
Traditionally, geography is divided into two major domains. Physical Geography is the branch dedicated to the study of natural elements and processes, such as climate, terrain, oceans, ecosystems and environmental changes. On the other hand, Human Geography focuses on societies, populations and their demographic, urban, economic, cultural and political dynamics.
Despite this distinction between the two domains, the article indicates that these fields are interconnected and related to each other, demonstrating the peculiar and unique nature of this science that finds itself at a true "crossroads" of knowledge.
