Geography gives students a holistic view of the world, combining knowledge, skills, and understanding of the natural and cultural world. It fosters a curiosity about place and space, and provokes questions about natural and cultural environments. It helps students make sense of complex issues such as natural disasters, sustainable use of resources, ageing populations, land conflicts and development and impact of tourism. Geography explores the relationships and connections between people and both natural and cultural environments. It teaches students to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS), to obtain, present and analyze information.