See clearly the outline of the country being studied, and note its
peculiarities. Put the map at arm's length and let your imagination
transform the contour of the country into the picture of some object.
Note that the continent of South America is very similar in shape to
the head and trunk of an elephant, the projection on the Northeast
corner being the ear. Note the similarity in shape between the outlines
of France, Spain and Portugal to a hog's head eating from a bucket. The
continent of Australia easily becomes the shape of two animals' heads,
back to back.
To study any country follow the plan outlined in the next two
paragraphs for the study of the states of Illinois and Indiana. Note
carefully the outline of the state, and see just the shape which
it forms. Note the location of the principal cities and get their
relationship to each other.