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Spatial differentiation of the results of the International Geography Olympiad

Open Access
|Feb 2026

Abstract

The aim of the article is to determine the spatial differentiation of iGeo results and to identify its key determinants. Using inferential statistics, we compared contestant success in this competition from 2015 to 2023. The findings indicate significant differences in performance, with states in different macroregions reflecting different levels of success on the written, fieldwork and multimedia tests. The findings highlight the influence of economic, educational and urbanization factors on geographical knowledge and skills, suggesting a complex interplay of regional characteristics affecting student outcomes. Therefore, a broad-based approach to geographical education is required to account for the diverse factors contributing to spatial differences in student performance.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2025-0038 | Journal eISSN: 2084-6118 | Journal ISSN: 0867-6046
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 24, 2025
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Accepted on: Jul 7, 2025
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Published on: Feb 2, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 Petr Trahorsch, Hana Svobodová, published by Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Warsaw
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

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