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The reason why historical geography has become a branch of geography

Research object, research method.

1. Research object: Historical geography mainly studies geographical phenomena and environmental changes in human history, including geographical landscapes, geographical regions, population migration and cultural exchanges. These contents are closely related to the research object of geography.

2. Research methods: Historical geography uses historical documents, archaeological materials, maps and other data sources, combined with geographical research methods, fact-finding, remote sensing technology, geographic information system, etc. , study the geographical phenomenon in the historical period.