Before the partition of India, Choudhry Rahmat Ali envisioned a divided subcontinent with separate Muslim homelands—including Pakistan, Bangistan, and Osmanistan. While his vision never fully materialized, it influenced the creation of Pakistan and later, Bangladesh. But was partition inevitable? And how do Indian Muslims live today?
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Last year, over 20 million Dutch trips went abroad, mostly by car to nearby countries like Germany and France.
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A vivid yellow-blue divide cuts across Europe in this fascinating map revealing which countries enjoy greater happiness than the United States. Nordic and several Western European nations form a distinct “happiness belt,” but what exactly makes these yellow-colored regions so content?
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Some countries placed their capital cities on islands instead of their mainland. Learn why that happened, what the benefits and downsides are, and how infrastructure keeps these island capitals connected.
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A handful of regions drive half of the global economy. This world map shows which areas dominate and why economic activity is so concentrated in just a small fraction of the world.
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As spring arrives, the Northern Hemisphere gains daylight at different rates. See how much your region benefits from the seasonal shift with a NOAA-based map showing daylight changes across the U.S.
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EU support is at a record high, with 74% of citizens believing membership benefits their country. But why are some nations more enthusiastic than others? Discover the latest data and insights.
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Luxembourg today is just a quarter of its original size. Three territorial splits between 1659 and 1839 gave away most of its land to neighboring countries.
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Do Europeans see themselves as wealthier or poorer than they actually are? A fascinating map compares self-perception with financial data, revealing cultural, economic, and social security influences.
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A fascinating map shows how a candidate could win the U.S. presidency with just 22.9% of the vote by securing key states with the highest electoral votes per population ratio.
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