5 Maps That Help You Understand Iran
Explore Iran through insightful maps. From its shifting borders and climate to its ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity
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Mapped: Countries With the Lowest Percentage of Immigrants
From the Vatican’s 100% immigrant population to countries where foreign-born residents make up less than 0.1% of the total, discover how migration shapes our world through detailed cartographic analysis.
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Who Can Reach Whom? A Look at Maximum Missile Ranges Beyond the Big Five
Explore a unique missile range map, showing the reach of countries like Iran, Israel, and North Korea. Find out what this map says about global security and missile development today.
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Which Way Do European Windows Open?
Across Europe, the way windows open varies more than you’d think. This map explores how local climate, customs, and building styles shape a surprising part of everyday life.
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Why Some Countries Have Currency Symbols—And Others Don’t
From the iconic dollar sign to the modern euro and India’s rupee symbol, currency marks carry history, identity, and more. Explore which countries use them—and why others don’t bother.
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Elephant Populations Mapped Across Asia and Africa
A 2023 map by cartographer Wanmei Liang highlights the habitats of every elephant species and subspecies in Asia and Africa.
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Why Do Parliaments Sit So Differently Around the World?
The seating layout of a parliament might seem like a design detail—but it often reflects deeper political traditions. Here’s what the different setups mean around the world.
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How Alaska and Hawaii Became States
When Alaska and Hawaii wanted to become states in 1959, not everyone was happy about it. Alaska got 64 yes votes and 20 no votes. Hawaii did better with 76 yes and 15 no. The maps show most of the opposition came from the South.
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What Europe Looked Like in the Jurassic Period
A look at how Europe appeared 150 million years ago during the Jurassic—complete with dinosaurs, shallow seas, and scattered islands.
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Groundwater Resources: Distribution, Recharge Dynamics, and Environmental Challenges
Groundwater might be out of sight, but it’s central to everything from farming to clean drinking water. This post dives into where it’s found, how it moves, and why managing it wisely is becoming more urgent in a changing climate.
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Brazil’s Upside-Down World Map
Explore Brazil’s south-up map and discover how changing map orientation can shift your entire view of the world.
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United States Border Walls
What if state and county borders weren’t just lines, but barriers shaped by elevation, rainfall, and population? This series of 3D maps that do just that—transforming geographic and demographic data into eye-catching visualizations.
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Phantom Borders: How Poland’s Past Still Shapes Its Politics
A century after the empires that once ruled Poland vanished, their shadows still linger. This post explores how old imperial borders — now invisible — continue to shape Polish elections.
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