Map created by reddit userThe map above shows how many Sunlight (or really daylight) hours there are across Europe on the Winter Solstice (aka the shortest day of the year) on December 21st.

The reason I say daylight rather than sunlight is that I don’t think London ever gets 7 hours of actual sunlight on the 21st.

The table below from Current Results, supports this.

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Map created by @maps-oeThe map above shows how to say the word “snow” in various European languages.

Here is a little more on the their origins below:

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Map created by geoglobal_

The map above shows which type of public toilets are more common in Europe, Single-Sex or Unisex.

In almost all countries in Europe you’re more likely to find Single-Sex toilet options over Unisex with the exception of Denmark and Sweden where the reverse is true.

The data comes from a 2019 Bloomberg Article (sorry paywalled).

Do you think this is accurate for your country and do you have a strong feeling on it one way or another? Leave your comments below:

Map created by geoglobal_

The map above shows the number of cities (or sometimes towns) with a tram system in Europe. Russia and Germany are the clear leaders with over 50 systems each.

The UK on the other hand has many fewer systems than comparable sized countries such as France (28) or Italy (23) and the largest city in Europe Western Europe without some form of rail based mass transit (Leeds) [Note: Voronezh, Russia closed their Tram in 2009 and has almost double the population of Leeds].

Finally, Gmunden in Austria (pop: 13,191) is the smallest city in Europe with a functioning tram system.

Here is a list of all networks by city:

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Map created by reddit user bezzlefordThe map above looks at how willing various European countries are to help out their neighbours in a crisis. The data comes from a 2020 Yougov Survey.

They asked.

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Map created by Maps.InterludeThe map above shows which European countries use blue signs on their Motorways (Highways) and which use Green.

In this case Motorway (or Highway) refers to the fastest type of road in the country. And in many the next level down will be the opposite colour. For example, motorway road signs are blue, while A-road signs are green (or white).

Here’s a list of which countries use which:

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Map created by maps.interludeThe map above shows which countries lack a metro system within their borders. The data comes from Wikipedia which defines a metro system as:

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Map created by reddit user Ibis_WolfieThe map above shows a map of Europe made up of each country’s national animal. Below you can find the full list:

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Map created by reddit user PepperBluesThe map above shows which American fast food chains operate in which European countries. The UK and Spain (possibly because of British expats) are the two big outliers with all 9 chains operating there.

The chains are:

• KFC
• McDonalds
• Subway
• Burger King
• Dominos
• Starbucks
• Pizza Hut
• Taco Bell
• Dunkin’ (aka Dunkin Donuts)

And in case you you haven’t experienced the chains above here’s a little more about them:

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The above Map shows the number of dentists per 10,000 people in Europe.

Sweden, San Marino and Bulgaria (when are they ever grouped together) are the three standout countries with more than 15 per 10,000 people, whereas Montenegro shockingly has fewer than 1 per 10,000.

Here are the full rankings:

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