What's more, it's condescending to the poor folk who, by an accident of geography and history, still hold with such foolishness.

Was it better regulation, a lower reliance on so-called wholesale funding, a different asset mix, or simply an accident of geography?

The accident of geography and the scars of history have preserved an almost medieval attitude to honour, violence, tribe and family.

Due to historical accidents of geography, culture and influence between different groups, members of a given religion slowly begin to diverge in their views.

All the answers can be found in this inspired programme, which ought to be compulsory viewing in every geography class.

If you are a teacher you could establish a group for your geography class, for instance.

I'd hazard a guess that you haven't seen the like since your fifth-form geography class went on a field trip.

Anyone who dozed through geography classes should try to watch this programme.

The quirky climatic conditions are caused by the town's local geography.

Alternatively, the local geography in some areas can funnel the extra water, raising its level by an extra 6in or more.

Local geography, healthcare needs and staffing levels may have to be taken into account.

Depending on the local geography, fire-trains, fireboats or airplanes may also be used.

The lower reaches of the river's valley are filled with smaller lakes, and as such water dominates much of the local geography.