Vivid Maps

March 8, 2023 Alex

High-speed rail network in Europe

The high-speed rail network in Europe stands as a testament to the continent’s commitment to efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure. Spanning across multiple countries, this interconnected web of high-speed rail lines represents a pioneering effort to enhance connectivity, reduce travel times, and promote environmental sustainability. The European high-speed rail system is renowned for its technological advancements, seamless integration, and widespread accessibility.

Demography News Vivid maps

March 7, 2023 Alex

U.S. Population Change by County Mapped

America’s heartland not only feeds metropolitan centers with agricultural products and natural resources but with its people as well. Across the country, seaside metropolitan centers are adding new residents, while rural counties are seeing their populations decrease.

Environment maps

March 3, 2023 Alex

Red and Gray Squirrel Distributions Mapped

The red squirrel is a species of tree squirrel typical throughout Europe and Asia. The species’ specimens have declined drastically in the British Isles in recent years. This decrease is associated with the introduction by humans of the grey squirrel from North America.

World Map of the Cost For An American to Comfortably Retire in Every Country

Economic maps

March 2, 2023 Alex

The countries & US states that offer the cheapest retirement lifestyle

13% of American workers would consider living abroad for retirement. The analysis shows that the average American would need $1.18 million to live in their later years in Singapore – more than any other country. Meanwhile, the life of a pensioner in India ($186k) or Pakistan ($158k) is much more affordable.

World map "How many cigarettes you're indirectly smoking each year in capital cities"

Environment maps

February 22, 2023 Alex

How Many Cigarettes You’re Indirectly Smoking Due to World Pollution Levels Mapped

While the global smoking rate has fallen over the past two decades, increasing air pollution has offset many health gains. Exposure to air pollution severely affects the respiratory system and can have negative health impacts, equivalent to smoking multiple cigarettes daily.

Time zones in Europe 100 years ago mapped

Political maps

February 21, 2023 Alex

History of time zones in Europe

The concept of time zones in Europe has a long and intricate history, intertwined deeply with the development of global navigation, transportation, and communication systems.

Prison vs college in the United States mapped

Education Laws

February 18, 2023 Alex

Prison vs. College: The Map That’s Making Americans Think Twice About Their State’s Priorities

A shocking state-by-state analysis reveals most of America has more prisons than colleges – and exposes a powerful connection between higher education and lower incarceration rates.

Ethnic maps

February 16, 2023 Alex

Top 10 Countries with Largest Jewish Populations

Discover the fascinating distribution of Jewish populations across the globe through detailed spatial analysis. This map reveals how 15.7 million Jewish people are concentrated in just 10 countries, with the United States and Israel together hosting nearly 94% of the world’s Jewish population. Explore the geographical patterns and historical forces that shaped these contemporary communities.

World-Map of Average Price of Homes in Capital Cities

Real estate

February 15, 2023 Alex

Study Reveals The Average Price of Homes in Capital Cities, Based on Local Listings

Times are weird on the property market — and on a global scale. The COVID pandemic radically shook up our view of where and how we desired to live, and it also fundamentally changed many peoples’ options for doing so. On balance, prices grew; but now, in the fallout of the pandemic and with the added complication of the energy crisis and war in Ukraine, they’re on their way down.

Technology

February 10, 2023 Alex

How International Phone Codes Map Our Connected World

Why do you dial +44 for the UK but +81 for Japan? Explore the fascinating hidden map of international phone codes that connects our world.

From Highland Peaks to Lowland Valleys: Mapping the World’s Coffee and Tea Territories

Wheat, Maize, and Rice: Mapping the Crops That Feed the World

Mapped: Countries With the Lowest Percentage of Immigrants

Why So Many Cultures Still Fear the “Evil Eye”