A Real Map of the Middle East
– The Syrian central government (in light grey), based in Damascus, controls a coastal strip of territory in a patchwork
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A map of every national park in the United States
A law organizing the first national park, Yellowstone, was signed in 1872. Principles for selecting national parks cover natural attractions, unique ecosystems, and geological peculiarities. Nowadays the U.S. has 63 national parks. 14 American national parks are assigned UNESCO World Heritage Sites, while 21 national parks are chosen by UNESCO as Biosphere Reserves, and 8 national parks are nominated in both UNESCO lists.
Read MorePercentage of middle-class people in England & Wales
A: Upper middle class. Higher managerial, professional or administrative jobs (4% of the total population, 2008). B: Middle class. Intermediate
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Counties with fewer than 25 black Americans (2010 – 2014)
Counties with fewer than 25 black Americans, 2010 Counties with fewer than 25 black Americans, 2014 Related posts: – Counties with
Read MoreSurface water changes (1985-2016)
Green and blue colors represent areas where surface water changes occurred during the last 30 years. Green pixels show where
Read MoreAmerica’s most segregating school district borders
The chasms between our school districts are growing wider. Today, half of America’s children live in high-poverty school districts, where
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London’s Tube Heartbeat
People made 1.35 billion journeys on London’s iconic tube network last year. Every weekday, London sees 2 million people commuting
Read MoreMap of 1.5 million Craigslist rental listings in the United States
Mapping 11 million Craigslist rental listings to study US housing markets reveals more extreme rent burden than previously known. Via
Read MoreHumans’ growing impact on the planet
In this map, the orange places are those that face the highest pressure from humans. The blue areas face the
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Projection of Healthcare Exchange Options by County (2017)
The average United States county would have access to 3.3 insurers in 2017, 18% less than the 4.0 average in
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