Political maps

Departments of France Mapped

There are 101 departments in mainland France. These departments are administrative divisions that serve as the primary subdivisions of the country. Each department is assigned a number and a name. Additionally, there are five overseas departments (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, and Réunion) and one overseas collectivity (French Polynesia), making a total of 107 departments and collectivities in France.

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ClimateNewsVivid maps

The Hottest Temperatures Around The World Mapped

In many parts of the world (except some countries in the southern hemisphere), the summer season is considered the peak vacation period. Summer vacations are popular because they often coincide with school holidays, making it easier for families to plan trips. But summer is not only associated with warm and pleasant temperatures, but also with extremely hot temperatures in many places. So, I decided to create a world map that charts the highest temperatures ever recorded in different countries worldwide throughout the recorded history of weather observation.

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Climate

The Warmest Day of the Year in The United States

We tend to connect “summer” with “hot” due to obvious reasons. For most of the U.S., the warmest conditions during the meteorological summer months in the Northern Hemisphere (June, July, and August) are observed. However, it is worth noting that the “hottest day of the year” from a climatological perspective differs significantly throughout the United States. Its occurrence can range from early June in certain regions to as late as September and October in others!

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Technology

The Most Popular Cameras, Based on Millions of Flickr Photos

Flickr is the most outstanding slide show carousel in the world. And profound photographers love to let their audience know that they’re using the most excellent cameras to fill it. While Instagram has evolved into a platform for reminiscences and ‘content,’ Flickr is where photographic quality and technique set the agenda. Although Flickr lost some attention when camera phone photography and social media became popular in the late 2000s, it remains a gathering place for professionals and enthusiasts to share their ideas and discoveries.

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