Map created by @languages.euThe map above shows some numbers that are used to make silly jokes in various European countries.

According to languages.eu:

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Map created by ceskemapyThe map above looks at what share of the population of each European country lives on an island. For some countries like the UK or Ireland it’s pretty obvious the number is going to be 100% as they are island nations.

However for some like Denmark at 55% it’s bit less obvious (Copenhagen is built on the islands of Zealand and Amager).

Here’s the list below by country with a little explanation for some countries:

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Map found on redditThe map above gives support for the death penalty by European country based on surveys and polls done between 2018 and 2021. Belarus remains the only country in Europe with the death penalty still in use.

Russia is an interesting case: “Beginning in 1996, Russia halted all executions, rendering the death penalty a dormant provision within the Russian Criminal Code.”

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Maps from Geo Universe

The two maps above show the estimated population of various European countries in 2100 if they adopt a policy of non-immigration starting this year and conversely what their population will be in 2100 if they keep their current immigration rates.

Looking at the UK its sort of wild that we would overtake Germany to become the most populous country in Europe.

Here is the data by country:

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Map created by Maps.Interlude

The map above shows the location 14 of the busiest train stations in Europe based on 2019 passenger numbers. However, it should be noted that different countries count passengers differently, for example some may count commuters and long distance travellers and may only count one or another.

In any case you can see the full list of the top 96 stations in Europe with over 30 million annual passengers below:

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Map created by Alexander AltenhofThe map above shows the political situation in Europe after the Congress of Vienna in June 1815 following Napoleon’s Final defeat in the 100 days.

Here are some of the changes that occurred to pre-revolutionary Europe:

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Theis series of maps was created by Wikimedia user Nederlandse Leeuw and tracks the changes in the number of Monarchies vs Republics in Europe over a period of 300 years.

Here are the maps:

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Map created by Geo UniverseThe map above shows the Number of Active Personal In The Armies of Eastern Europe Countries in 2025.

Here’s more about the map from the map author:

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Map created by dalmatian.mapper

The map above tells a story of a historical curiosity.

In 1904 Montenegro, which was at that time was still an independent country, supported Russia by sending volunteers to fight the Japanese as part of the Russo-Japanese War.

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Map created by dalmatian.mapperThe map above shows which countries Europeans travel to to get cheaper alcohol.

Here are some of the places they go:

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