Countries without coastlines get the short end of the stick. Switzerland figured out how to make it work, but they’re special. Most landlocked nations spend half their time begging neighbors to let goods pass through. Czechoslovakia was fed up with this by the 1970s, leading to one of the most audacious infrastructure dreams of the Cold War era.
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Heat waves in Europe are no longer rare events. A new map shows how often summer days over 30ºC now occur compared to the early 1980s.
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Wheat, maize, and rice account for most of the world’s cereal production and nearly all daily calories. See where they’re grown around the world, who leads the way in production, and where the three crops overlap.
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A map of Dominican provinces reveals how religious boundaries established centuries ago still organize communities across Europe, often ignoring today’s political borders.
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From the current 2024–2028 electoral map to a “what-if” version based purely on population, these maps offer a fresh look at how political power is distributed across the United States.
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Some countries plan for generations, others focus on quick results. Dutch researcher Geert Hofstede mapped these cultural differences in his Long-Term Orientation study. Discover what your country’s approach to planning reveals about its cultural values and decision-making style.
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Europe’s population landscape is heading for a dramatic transformation. While Luxembourg and the UK are set to grow, countries like Ukraine and Bosnia & Herzegovina could lose more than half their people by 2100.
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How much paid leave do workers get around the world? This maps reveal major global differences – from generous European policies to countries where paid vacation is rare.
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From Tromsø to Murmansk, life above the Arctic Circle isn’t as sparse as you might think. Here’s a closer look at the largest towns in the Arctic—and why most of them are in Russia.
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A side-by-side world maps show how global trade has changed since 2000. China has rapidly expanded its influence, becoming the top trading partner for much of the world – overtaking both the U.S. and the EU in many regions.
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