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Acronym
KNAG
Other name (in original language)
Koninklijk Nederlands Aardrijkskundig Genootschap

Kromme Nieuwegracht 66
3512 HL Utrecht
Netherlands

The Royal Dutch Geographical Society (KNAG) was founded in 1873. In its early years KNAG's main reputation was based on the expeditions it organized into unknown territories. Reminders from that period - like authentic maps and original expedition equipment - are lent to museums where they are on display.Modern-day KNAG focusses on stressing the distinctive characteristics of geography as subject and profession. Besides this, the society provides services for its members and functions as a meeting place to share ideas, knowledge and information.

The aim of the Royal Dutch Geographical Society is to open eyes for geography because it puts knowing into seeing. To achieve this aim, the Royal Dutch Geographical Society conducts a range activities. It organizes conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars; publishes scientific and more popular journals and books; and provides services for its members. They can benefit from discounts on symposia, publications, excursions and the like.