This meme is a satirical commentary on how Western media (mainly in North America and Western Europe) is perceived to respond unevenly to tragedies around the world.
Here’s what the map and colours mean:
Population of Each Continent In 10,000 BC
The map above shows a very rough estimate of the population of each continent in 10,000 BC.
The numbers come form Our World In Data, which uses HYDE version 3.3.
Here is list of estimated populations for people living within the borders of modern day states in 10,000 BC.
You can live anywhere on Earth for a year, all expenses paid, BUT you can’t leave your chosen area. Which do you pick?
The above is a fun where would you choose to live scenario. Here’s a bit more about each choice:
Europe vs Nigeria Births & Overall Population
The map above shows the number of births per year in Nigeria vs Europe in 2023 according to Our World In Data.
In that year Europe (including all of Russia) recorded 6.3 million births vs Nigeria with 7.5 million.
Below we look at births and overall population trends from 1900 to 2100. (Note data up to 2023 is historically accurate, while that from 2024 to 2100 is the UN’s medium population estimate).
Are You Closer To The Sea or Outer Space? Explained!
Map of All Countries That Have Ever Gained Independence From The United Kingdom
However, some of the dates chosen are interesting.
All The Countries That Have Militarily Defeated The United States (With Explanations)
The map above shows which countries the US has lost wars or other military conflicts to. However, defining what is a loss is very tricky.
The World According To Bhutan
The map above shows the 57 countries Bhutan has formal diplomatic relations with. Most notable is the absence of the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council (US, Russia, China, UK & France).
Here’s the full list:
Cousin (Consanguineous) Marriage % By Country
The map above shows the estimated share of all marriages in each country that are consanguineous, which usually means between first and second cousins.
The data used comes from World Population Review:
Who Is More Educated? Men vs Women
The map above shows if women or men spend more years in school by country.
There are 68 countries in pink where women spend more time in school than men including the US, Canada, UK and Australia but also some surprises like Oman, Iran and Egypt.
In 124 countries in blue where men still go to school for longer than women.
Below is the full list:
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