Vivid Maps

May 10, 2018 Alex

The Population of Manhattan Mapped

In 1910, Manhattan crammed 2.3 million residents into 22 square miles—a density the borough has never matched since. By 2025, the overnight population sits around 1.7 million. But Manhattan’s real story isn’t about who lives here anymore. Every weekday, the island swells to nearly 4 million people by early afternoon, then empties out again each night. Midtown hits densities comparable to Mumbai and Macau at peak hours, while neighborhoods north of Central Park lose residents during work hours. Maybe the question isn’t how many people live in Manhattan—it’s how many people Manhattan holds at any given moment.

Internet

May 10, 2018 Alex

Countries With a Smaller Population Than MrBeast’s YouTube Subscribers

MrBeast’s YouTube subscribers now total 334 million—more than the population of most countries. In this fascinating post, explore a map comparing his subscriber count to global populations, and find out why only three nations surpass his massive audience.

Interactive maps Internet Languages

May 9, 2018 Alex

Terra Incognita: Wikipedia’s Languages Mapped

Wikipedia has transformed information access, but it has blind spots. Terra Incognita maps Wikipedia’s language biases, shedding light on its global coverage. Learn about the encyclopedia’s evolution and future.

Old maps Wars

May 7, 2018 Alex

Greatest extent of Japanese naval dominance

In 1942, the Imperial Japanese Navy reached its zenith in terms of naval dominance during World War II. This period was marked by a series of sweeping victories across the Pacific, expanding the boundaries of Japanese-controlled waters to an unprecedented extent. The stunning success of Japanese forces during the early stages of the war saw the capture of strategic territories, including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, and numerous islands in the Pacific.

Languages

May 5, 2018 Alex

Gender in European languages

Discover how grammatical gender works in European languages, its cognitive impact, and a map illustrating the gender systems across the continent.

World map of median wealth per adult by country

Economic maps

May 5, 2018 Alex

Mapped: The 10 Wealthiest Countries in the World

An insightful look at global wealth distribution: the wealthiest nations, why they lead, and the countries with the fastest-growing economies.

Environment maps

May 3, 2018 Alex

Where palm trees are found in the United States

Uncover the hidden diversity of palm trees native to the United States, from Florida’s lush landscapes to the unique ecosystems that support these remarkable plants.

Humor

May 3, 2018 Alex

United States Map: A Creative Comic Perspective by xkcd

xkcd’s comic takes the United States map to a whole new level by relocating states to surprising places. It’s geography with a twist, plus links to U.S. map posters!

Old maps

May 3, 2018 Alex

Europe from Moscow and Asia from Irkutsk

Soviet views of Europe and Asia, captured in maps from Moscow and Irkutsk, reveal Cold War strategies and ambitions. See the story behind these historic maps.

Political maps

May 2, 2018 Alex

Former and current unrecognised states in Africa

Uncover the history of Africa’s unrecognized states, from Biafra to Somaliland. Explore their origins, struggles, and the ongoing impact of colonialism on the continent.