Brazil’s Upside-Down World Map
Explore Brazil’s south-up map and discover how changing map orientation can shift your entire view of the world.
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Political maps
Political Maps show governmental and administrative borders of countries, provinces, states, and counties, the location of major cities, and other political units.
United States Border Walls
What if state and county borders weren’t just lines, but barriers shaped by elevation, rainfall, and population? This series of 3D maps that do just that—transforming geographic and demographic data into eye-catching visualizations.
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Phantom Borders: How Poland’s Past Still Shapes Its Politics
A century after the empires that once ruled Poland vanished, their shadows still linger. This post explores how old imperial borders — now invisible — continue to shape Polish elections.
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What If Only White Men Voted in the 2024 U.S. Election?
If only white men cast ballots, how would the 2024 presidential election map change? We look at the results by state, point out significant changes since 2020, and talk about the implications for American voting patterns.
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When the Capital Isn’t on the Mainland
Some countries placed their capital cities on islands instead of their mainland. Learn why that happened, what the benefits and downsides are, and how infrastructure keeps these island capitals connected.
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Is Europe More United Than Ever? A Look at EU Membership Support in 2025
EU support is at a record high, with 74% of citizens believing membership benefits their country. But why are some nations more enthusiastic than others? Discover the latest data and insights.
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How to Become U.S. President with Less Than 23% of the Votes
A fascinating map shows how a candidate could win the U.S. presidency with just 22.9% of the vote by securing key states with the highest electoral votes per population ratio.
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The Gambia – The World’s Most Bizarrely Shaped Country
Why does The Gambia look so strange on a map? Explore the historical and colonial reasons behind The Gambia’s narrow, elongated shape, how it’s divided administratively, and how this unusual geography affects the country’s economy and development.
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Should Canada Become the 51st State? Survey Results and Historical Context
A new survey reveals how Canadians feel about the idea of joining the U.S. as the 51st state. Spoiler: most say no. But why? Let’s explore the history, identity, and relationship between Canada and the U.S.
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How Long Was Your Region Part of France? A Look at European Territories Under French Rule
This map reveals the European territories that have been under French rule for different periods, from the heart of modern France to former French possessions. How has this shaped culture, language, and identity across the continent?
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The U.S. Counties That Shifted Left in 2024
Some counties voted more Democratic in 2024 than in 2020—why? Utah’s changing conservative base, Colorado’s new arrivals, and shrinking populations in Oklahoma could be part of the story.
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The Gulf of Mexico or America?
Following a recent U.S. executive order, the waters between the United States and Mexico now have two official names. While Mexico and most of the world still call it the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. government maps label it as the Gulf of America. This naming shift reveals how geographic labels can become unexpected points of international discussion.
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Space Race 2024: Mapping Election Results on Mars and Moon
What if election results shaped other worlds? See how Trump’s votes create Mars-like peaks and valleys, while Harris’s support carves the lunar surface – revealing Earth’s political divide through planetary terrain.
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