National Geographic (Latin American TV channel)

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National Geographic
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Country Latin America
Headquarters Miami, United States
Programming
Picture format 1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV)
Ownership
Owner National Geographic Partners, LLC
Sister channels
History
Launched1 November 2000;23 years ago (1 November 2000)
Former namesNational Geographic Channel (2000–2016)
Links
Website www.nationalgeographicla.com

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 .

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Programming

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.

History

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Original logo used from 2001 to 2002

The channel was launched on November 1, 2000 under the ownership of the U.S.-based National Geographic Channel.

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Previous logo used from 2003 to 2016

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