5 Maps That Help You Understand Iran
Explore Iran through insightful maps. From its shifting borders and climate to its ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity
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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.
Who Can Reach Whom? A Look at Maximum Missile Ranges Beyond the Big Five
Explore a unique missile range map, showing the reach of countries like Iran, Israel, and North Korea. Find out what this map says about global security and missile development today.
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Why Do Parliaments Sit So Differently Around the World?
The seating layout of a parliament might seem like a design detail—but it often reflects deeper political traditions. Here’s what the different setups mean around the world.
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How Alaska and Hawaii Became States
When Alaska and Hawaii wanted to become states in 1959, not everyone was happy about it. Alaska got 64 yes votes and 20 no votes. Hawaii did better with 76 yes and 15 no. The maps show most of the opposition came from the South.
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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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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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