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Every Country Invaded by France

November 12, 2017 5 Comments

Every Country Invaded by France

Map crated by reddit user carolusmegamagnus

The map above shows just about every country that has been invaded by France one way or another.

The various ways include:

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Filed Under: World Maps

A Hurricane By Any Other Name: What Tropical Cyclones Are Called Around The World

September 14, 2017 4 Comments

A Hurricane By Any Other Name: What Tropical Cyclones Are Called Around The World

Map and title credits to reddit user whidbeysounder

Did you know that hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical cyclones are basically just different names for the same weather event.

The map above shows where each name is used around the world.

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Filed Under: World Maps Tagged With: weather

Interactive Pangaea Map With Modern International Borders

June 26, 2017 34 Comments

Interactive Pangaea Map With Modern International Borders

Screenshot, see full interactive version below

One of our most popular maps is Pangaea With Current International Borders.

However, while it’s without a doubt an amazing map, many users have commented that they wished that you could see the whole world.

Fortunately, Massimo Pietrobon via Tomas Slavkovsky from Melown, has done just that, creating a fully interactive Pangaea map with modern international borders that allows you to explore the whole earth.

You can have a play around with it below:

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Filed Under: World Maps

Most Recurring Word On Each Country’s Wikipedia Page

April 19, 2017 4 Comments

Most Recurring Word On Each Country's Wikipedia Page

Map created by reddit user Amiantedeluxe

The map above shows which word appears most often on each country’s English language Wikipedia page. For example, on the Wikipedia page about Canada, the word ‘Quebec’ appears more often than any other.

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Filed Under: World Maps Tagged With: language, wikipedia

Who Americans Consider Their Allies, Friends & Enemies

February 23, 2017 69 Comments

Who Americans Consider Their Allies, Friends & Enemies

Map created by reddit user ShilohShay

The map above shows which countries Americans consider their allies and friends and those they consider unfriendly or even their enemy.

The data is based off a YouGov poll conducted between January 28 – February 1, 2017, which asked 7,150 adults living in the United States the question:

“Do you consider the countries listed below to be a friend or an enemy of the United States?”

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Filed Under: World Maps Tagged With: military

Which Country Is The Greatest Threat to World Peace?

February 19, 2017 189 Comments

Which Country Is The Greatest Threat to World Peace?

Map created by Joe Hammer

The map shows the results of a 2013 (pre-Trump) WIN/Gallup International survey asking people which country they felt was the greatest threat to world peace.

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Filed Under: World Maps Tagged With: war

37 Eye-Catching World Map Posters You Should Hang On Your Walls

November 19, 2016 30 Comments

37 Eye-Catching World Map Posters To Hang On Your Walls

Looking for the perfect world map poster to hand on your wall? The 37 eye-catching posters below include all types of different styles and designs. From children’s maps to vintage to black & white to large maps and even map art.

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Filed Under: World Maps Tagged With: poster

27 Best World Atlases For Map Lovers In 2019

November 5, 2016 9 Comments

Owning a least one good world atlas is a must for any cartophile or map lover. But why stop at one? Below we’ve profiled 27 brilliant world atlases all map lovers would be happy to own.

To make your life a little easier we’ve broken them down into 5 categories:

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Filed Under: World Maps

World Divided In Half Based On Military Spending

October 22, 2016 2 Comments

World Divided In Half Based On Military Spending

Map created by reddit user delugetheory

The map above shows the world divided into two regions with approximately equal military expenditures. The area in blue represents countries that are NATO members aka the “West,” who account for 51% of the world’s militarily spending. And the red countries make up the “Rest.”

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Filed Under: World Maps Tagged With: military

Countries With No Rivers

October 8, 2016 6 Comments

Countries With No Rivers

Map found via reddit user darth_stroyer

The map above shows countries that lack a single river within their borders. In case you’re wondering they are:

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Filed Under: World Maps Tagged With: water

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