From coastal committee cities to landlocked capitals, this post outlines where Australia’s largest cities are located, why they grew there, how they’re growing now — and what it means for housing costs.
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From seismic danger zones to olive oil borders, this set of 8 maps creatively reimagines Italy’s divisions. Here’s how geography, food, faith, and humor come together to slice up the boot.
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A map based on Eurostat data reveals wide regional differences in computer use across Europe in 2015. Learn about the cultural, economic, and historical causes of the digital divide.
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Before the U.S. existed, global powers raced to plant their flags on its land. This map shows the first foreign country to settle in each U.S. state, with the fascinating mix of empires that once dreamed of ruling America.
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The legal marriage age for girls varies greatly around the world, ranging from 9 in Iran to 20 in China.
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Where African Americans reside today is the culmination of a century of migration, transformation, and survival. This post uses historical maps, census records, and animated graphics to trace the path of the Black population in the United States—initially in the Deep South in 1910, then to cities, and now back again in the current New Great Migration.
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Which U.S. states have the highest share of low-wage workers? Using new data from the Economic Policy Institute, we explore where earnings fall short and reveal the geographic patterns shaping economic life across America.
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Dive into the geography of global agriculture, uncovering where our food is grown and how croplands are distributed worldwide.
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This satirical map of Israel breaks the country into eight funny and oddly accurate divisions. From cities vs. desert to camels vs. code, here’s what these maps say—and where the humor ends and truth begins.
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Belgium is more than one country — it’s at least fourteen! Explore the humorous and insightful maps that show how language, politics, beer, and even fries divide this small but complex nation.
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