US Population Growth Mapped
A visual and analytical journey through America’s population changes, highlighting key historical moments and demographic shifts.
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NHS Hospital Access in England
A 2005 study by the Imperial College London’s Carol Propper revealed disparities in England hospital access, based on patient population. The
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Australian metropolitan urban area Footprints
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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8 Ways to Divide Italy
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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How Many Europeans Had Never Used a Computer in 2015?
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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Who Settled First? The First Foreign Presence in Every U.S. State
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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Legal Marriage Age for Girls by Country
The legal marriage age for girls varies greatly around the world, ranging from 9 in Iran to 20 in China.
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Percentage of State Population That Is Black
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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Low-Wage Workers in America
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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Where Are the World’s Croplands?
Dive into the geography of global agriculture, uncovering where our food is grown and how croplands are distributed worldwide.
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