Peoples of the Arctic
The Arctic region is home to diverse indigenous peoples who have inhabited the area for thousands of years. These peoples have adapted to the extreme cold, harsh environments, and unique challenges of the Arctic.
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Languages
Forest, Prairie, and Desert
Place names in the United States have diverse origins, ranging from indigenous languages and early European settlements to historical events, geographic features, and even the names of individuals.
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Mountain, Peak, Ridge, Valley, Plain, and Field
The relief of the United States is described by diverse landforms, including vast mountain ranges and expansive plains. The Rocky Mountains run from the northernmost part of the nation down into the southwestern states, while the Appalachian Mountains extend along the eastern coast. The central region consists of the Great Plains
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Top Baby Girls Names by U.S. State Over Time
Naming trends can vary for a variety of reasons, including cultural influences, celebrities, and historical events.
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English Accents and Dialects Around The World
English is the 3rd largest language by native speakers, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Combining native and non-native speakers is considered the most commonly spoken language in the world. Today, about 400 million people use English as a mother tongue, 700 million people speak English as a foreign language.
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If regions of Belgium and Switzerland merged with neighboring countries based on the most spoken language
Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French, and German, while Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
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Gap vs Pass vs Notch vs Saddle
John Nelson downloaded an extraordinarily large text file containing named places from the U.S. Board of Geographic Names. He then imported this data as XY coordinates into an ArcGIS Pro geodatabase, resulting in a map containing 2.3 million dots.
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Languages of the British Isles throughout history
Discover the diverse linguistic heritage of the British Isles, where thirteen native languages thrive alongside the dominant English. Delve into the history of language evolution, from Celtic and West Germanic roots to the influence of Norman invaders, and see how the linguistic landscape has changed over time.
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Generic term for a sweetened carbonated beverage
Ever wondered why your cousin from Georgia calls every soft drink a “Coke”? Or why Midwesterners insist on saying “pop”? Dive into the bubbling world of American soda terminology with two eye-opening maps and a wild list of regional nicknames for our favorite fizzy refreshments.
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World, as mapped by tweets – Each color is a language
Dive into a unique map of the world that showcases the languages used in tweets across the globe. From the bustling cities of Europe to the far reaches of Asia, this visualization offers a fresh perspective on our interconnected world.
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