National Geographic | |
Country: | Latin America |
Headquarters: | Miami, United States |
Picture Format: | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 480i for the SDTV) |
Owner: | National Geographic Partners, LLC |
Former Names: | National Geographic Channel (2000–2016) |
National Geographic (formerly National Geographic Channel and abbreviated as NatGeo) is a Latin American specialty channel owned by National Geographic It features documentary and human interest programming that explores the natural world. The service, like its international counterparts, is based on National Geographic Magazine.
Programming includes specials and theme weeks such as 'Shark Week'. The programs broadcast revolve around the following topics: wildlife, history, science and technology, people and culture, and travel and adventure.
The channel was launched on November 1, 2000 under the ownership of the U.S.-based National Geographic Channel.