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Comparisons of Europe’s 5 Biggest Countries

Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Leave a Comment

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The maps below compare Europe’s 5 biggest countries (outside of Russia). They were created by the wonderful geo.universe who you should 100% go and follow.

Now for the maps:

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Filed Under: Europe

The Distribution Of Grey vs Red Squirrels In The UK & Ireland Between 1945 & 2022

Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Leave a Comment

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The Distribution Of Grey vs Red Squirrels In The UK & Ireland Between 1945 & 2022

The map above shows the distribution of Grey vs Red Squirrels In The UK & Ireland Between 1945 & 2022.

I’m not 100% sure of the original source of the map a version with 1945 & 2010 can be found on Research Gate here, and I found this version on reddit.

If you created this version of the map please do get in touch so I can provide proper credit.

In the meantime here’s what happened and why:

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Filed Under: United Kingdom

How Long Has Each State Voted For The Same Party In US Presidential Elections

Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Leave a Comment

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The maps below look at how long each state has voted for the same party in US Presidential elections. The maps come from 270toWin and I highly recommend you visit to play around with all their tools.

It should be noted that the states show the current number of electoral college votes as of 2024, not the number of votes they had that year.

Now on to the maps:

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Filed Under: United States

Alliances of the First & Second Balkan Wars Plus World War 1 In The Balkans

Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Alliances of the First & Second Balkan Wars Plus World War 1 In The Balkans

The map above shows the rapidly shifting alliances during the 1910s in the Balkans. Over the course of the decade three different wars were fought there with very different alliances and outcomes.

More about them below:

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Filed Under: Balkans

XKCD Explains The Cause Of Landscape Features Of The United States

Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Leave a Comment

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XKCD Explains The Cause Of Landscape Features Of The United States

Credit XKCD #3221
The map above shows how why the various bits of the US landscape are the way they are.

The hidden text: ‘Well, there’s speculation that it’s due to a mantle hotspot.’ –a geologist who’s trying to cover up the fact that they didn’t hear your question

And for more here’s an explanation from Explain XKCD:

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Filed Under: United States

The 10 Happiest & Unhappiest Countries In The World

Last Updated: March 23, 2026 1 Comment

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The 10 Happiest Countries In The World

The map above shows the 10 happiest countries in the world based on the World Happiness Report 2026.

And as you can see all but 2 are European countries. From the report:

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Filed Under: World Maps

How Far Can Iran Fire Its Missiles Accurately? Range of Iran’s Missiles Map

Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Leave a Comment

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How Far Can Iran Fire Its Missiles Accurately? Range of Iran’s Missiles

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Filed Under: Iran

Iran’s Size Compared To 5 Other Countries The US Has Invaded

Last Updated: March 21, 2026 1 Comment

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The following 5 maps show just how big a geographic area Iran covers compared to the United State’s other major post-WW2 wars.

All size comparisons come from TrueSize.net

Korea (North & South)

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Countries Where More Than 2% Of The Population Are Sikhs

Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Countries Where More Than 2% Of The Population Are Sikhs

The map above shows an interesting fact. While the majority of Sikhs live in India and Sikhism itself comes from there, the country with the highest share of Sikhs is not India but Canada.

The map below shows that only 3 countries have a Sikh population above 1%:

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Filed Under: World Maps

Map Of The King Charles III England Coast Path

Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Map Of The King Charles III England Coast Path

Map from National Trails
The map above shows the 8 sections of the newly opened King Charles III England Coast Path. At 2,689 miles (4,328 km) long, it is now the longest managed coastal walking route in the world.

You can learn more about each section on the National Trails website here.

More about it below:

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Filed Under: United Kingdom

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