Political maps

U.S. Presidential election 2016: dasymetric dot density

Most election maps mislead by shading entire counties red or blue, but what if we mapped every single vote exactly where people live? This dasymetric dot density map does just that—placing 130+ million dots based on urban, suburban, and rural population densities. The result? A clearer, more accurate picture of the 2016 election. See the real voting patterns emerge! 🔴🔵 Explore the map now.

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Economic maps

What Your Salary Buys in Transportation Around the World

How does your purchasing power for transportation vary depending on where you live? This analysis reveals striking disparities across Europe, where a day’s salary in Russia lets you travel 93 kilometers (58 miles) by taxi, while in the UK it covers just 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). Even more dramatic are the differences in fuel purchasing power: a Swiss monthly salary buys 3,240 liters (856 gallons) of gasoline, while Moldova’s average wage gets just 233 liters (62 gallons). Through three detailed maps, we explore these transportation inequalities and their implications for daily mobility across different regions. The data reveals fascinating patterns of North-South divides and the lasting economic impact of historical boundaries, while recent changes in global fuel prices continue to reshape the transportation landscape.

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