National Geographic Channel (Asia) facts for kids
| Country |  Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Slogan | "Think again." "Dare to Explore" "live curious" |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company |
The National Geographic Channel, also known as Nat Geo, is a popular TV channel in Asia. It shows amazing non-fiction programs about nature, science, different cultures, and history. The shows are created by the famous National Geographic Society, which is known for its incredible explorations and discoveries around the world.
Nat Geo Asia first started on January 1, 1994. It began as a partnership with Star TV, a satellite network based in Hong Kong. Today, the channel is owned by The Walt Disney Company. By 2008, the Asian version of National Geographic Channel was available in over 56 million homes, reaching many viewers across the continent.
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What You Can Watch on Nat Geo
Nat Geo is all about exploring and learning. You can watch shows that take you to wild places, teach you about how the world works, and show you fascinating stories from the past. It's a great channel if you're curious about animals, space, ancient civilizations, or how new technologies are changing our lives.
Different Versions of the Channel
To make sure everyone can enjoy its shows, National Geographic Channel Asia has several different versions, or "feeds," for various regions. This means they can offer programs with different languages or subtitles.
- National Geographic Channel Asia: This is the main channel. In some shows, you can choose between English and Cantonese languages.
- National Geographic Channel India: This version offers programs in both English and Hindi.
- National Geographic Channel Korea: This channel includes Korean subtitles for its shows.
- National Geographic Channel Japan: Here, you can watch programs in English or Japanese.
- National Geographic Channel Middle East: This channel often shows the same programs as NGC Asia during certain hours.
- National Geographic Channel Philippines: This version is similar to the Asia feed but includes local advertisements.
- National Geographic Channel Taiwan: This channel provides Chinese subtitles.
- National Geographic Channel Israel: This version has Hebrew subtitles.
- National Geographic Channel HD Asia: This channel offers shows in high definition (HD) for a clearer picture.
Where to Watch Nat Geo Asia
National Geographic Channel Asia is available through many different TV providers across the region. Here are just a few examples of where you can find it:
- In Malaysia: You can watch it on Astro.
- In India: It's available on services like Tata Sky and DishTV.
- In the Philippines: You can find it on Cignal Digital TV and SkyCable.
- In Hong Kong: It's on HKC Sat and Cable TV Hong Kong.
- In Singapore: You can watch it on StarHub TV.
- In Indonesia: It's available on Indovision and First Media.
Related pages
- National Geographic Channel
