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Where does "geography" come from?

The word "geography" first appeared in my country's "Book of Changes", which refers to the study of topography and the investigation of the environment. "Zhou Yi" originated from Hetu Luoshu, its content is extensive and all-encompassing, and it has been regarded as a Confucian classic since the Warring States period.

In the Book of Changes, it says, "Easy and the heavens and the earth are accurate, so it can be the way of the heavens and the earth. Looking up to observe the astronomy, looking down to observe the geography, is the reason for knowing the faint and bright. The primitive is the end, so the theory of death and life." Only when language follows the way of change of the world, can it conform to the natural principles of the world. Only by looking up at astronomy and looking down at geography can we understand the mystery of natural changes. From the above, we can see the close relationship between Fengshui and astronomy and geography in ancient times. Ancient geography books include Shangshu and Shanhaijing.