GDP comparison: Europe vs. Russia mapped
Economic maps

Europe Divided: Regions with the Same GDP as Russia

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Map US states by minimum hourly wage (the federal minimum is $7.25)
Economic maps

Exploring the Minimum Wage Landscape: A Revealing Map of the United States

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The Income a Family Needs to Live Comfortably in Every U.S. State
Economic maps

The Income Needed for a Comfortable Lifestyle in Every U.S. State

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Each U.S. States Highest Paying Job vs. the National Average mapped
Economic mapsJob

Comparing Each State’s Highest-Paying Job to the National Average

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The most popular cameras mapped
Technology
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The Most Popular Cameras, Based on Millions of Flickr Photos

Flickr is the most outstanding slide show carousel in the world. And profound photographers love to let their audience know that they’re using the most excellent cameras to fill it. While Instagram has evolved into a platform for reminiscences and ‘content,’ Flickr is where photographic quality and technique set the agenda. Although Flickr lost some attention when camera phone photography and social media became popular in the late 2000s, it remains a gathering place for professionals and enthusiasts to share their ideas and discoveries.

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World Map of The Highest-Rated Book by a Local Author in Every Nation
Cultural cartography
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The high-rated Book in Every Country by a Local Author, mapped

Goodreads is social media for bookworms: a site where 125 million bibliophiles meet to boost slate or ‘meh’ their latest reading project. Bookworms have “shelved” 3.5 billion books globally, which is a lot to sift through to find a read that is not just first-rate but just your taste.

With BookCrossing, your options are narrowed. Some 2 million readers have found or collected over 14,105,640 pass-me-down paper books in public, tracking each particular book object’s story through a special code attached to each one. Serendipity plays a more significant role here. You can chase for a book you know has been left, but more probably, your affinity with it will begin when you stumble upon it on a bus seat or in a British telephone booth.

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Castles of the British Isles Mapped
BuildingHistorical MapsTravel maps
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Castles of the British Isles

The British Isles is home to numerous castles, reflecting the rich history and architectural heritage of the region. While it is difficult to provide an exact number, as new information and discoveries can continuously update our understanding, it is estimated that there are over 4,000 castles in the British Isles. These castles vary in size, age, and architectural style, ranging from ancient ruins to well-preserved fortifications. Some of the most famous castles include the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Caernarfon Castle, and Stirling Castle, among many others.

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Split of Chain and Independent Stores by U.S. State
BusinessEconomic maps
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The Cities in the United States With the Highest Percentage of Independent Stores

Small businesses play a vital role in any commercial economy. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are approximately 31.7 million active small businesses in the United States, which make up 99.9% of all registered companies. Although large retailers are in control of the retail sector in the country, the 100 biggest chain stores generated a total of $2.6 trillion in sales in 2022, as reported by the National Retail Federation’s study.

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The largest exporters: 1990 vs 2021
Economic maps
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Countries with the largest exports in 1990 vs. 2021 visualized

From 1990 to 2021, there have been notable changes in the leading exporting countries. China has emerged as a global export powerhouse, experiencing rapid economic growth and becoming the world’s largest exporter. Other Asian countries, such as South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam, have also witnessed significant export growth and gained prominence in global trade. Meanwhile, traditional exporting powerhouses like the United States, Germany, and Japan have maintained their positions but faced increased competition. Overall, the shift in global economic dynamics has led to a redistribution of export power among nations over the past three decades.

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How cats migrated to Europe Mapped
Animals
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How cats migrated to Europe?

The five known varieties of wildcat (Near Eastern, Chinese, Central Asian, Southern African, and European) are quite identical and can interbreed. Analysts had a tough time pinpointing where in the world the domestication of cats first began. Some even think that it had taken place at multiple times and places.

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