Home Ownership in Europe
This map of home ownership rates in Europe paints a surprising picture: Eastern Europe leads the continent in owning homes, while many wealthier Western countries lag behind. What’s behind these differences?
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The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World, According to Tourists
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is the most beautiful public park globally, with 12,385 “beautiful” mentions on TripAdvisor. Seven out of the top 20 most beautiful parks are located in Europe. Luxembourg Gardens in France is Europe’s most beautiful public park, while Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden is the most beautiful public park in the U.S.
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The Dog Poop Capitals, Mapped
Overall, the U.S. dominates, taking up 12 places within the top 20 results – however, York, Norwich and Manchester represent the UK, taking the top three spots with yuck-y numbers of dog-poop complaints. Pittsburgh, Seattle and Atlanta in the US follow closely behind.
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How Global Housing Prices Have Changed Since 2010 to 2022
It appears that house prices in many countries around the world have been on a constant upward climb. Houses offer a unique blend of necessity, practicality, and sentimentality, but for many savvy investors, they also serve as a primary means of building wealth. And it’s this last point, combined with a surge in demand, that’s causing housing prices to skyrocket.
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Drowning in Cigarette Butts: Visualizing the World’s Biggest Polluter
On average, Europeans dispose of 1,857 cigarette butts per year, making it the smokiest continent on the planet. Andorra is the smokiest country, where people dispose of over six thousand cig butts every year.
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Annual Change in Forest Area Mapped
The world has a total forest area of 4.06 billion ha (31%) of the land globally. This area equals 0.52 ha per person, but forests are not spread equally geographically and among the planet’s people. The tropical zone has the most significant proportion of the global forests (45%), accompanied by the boreal, temperate and subtropical zones. More than half (54%) of the global forests have in only 5 nations–Russia, Brazil, Canada, the U.S., and China.
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Alligator Range Map in the United States
The American alligator, scientifically known as Alligator mississippiensis, is an iconic reptile native to the southeastern United States, particularly in states like Florida, Louisiana, and Georgia. These large reptiles can grow up to 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) in length and weigh up to 500 kg (1,100 lb), making them the largest reptile in North America.
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Comparing the Big Three: New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago
New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago stand as pillars of American urban life, each offering a unique blend of opportunities and experiences that contribute to their undeniable allure and influence.
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Global wealth inequality mapped
These maps visualize who controls global wealth—from the bottom 80% to the top 0.01%. Discover where inequality runs deepest and how nations compare by Gini Index.
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Does Your Country Live, Laugh, Love?
Which European countries “Live, Laugh, Love”? A new map examines life expectancy, happiness, and generosity to see which nations excel in all three. Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, and the UK top the list—but what about the rest of Europe? Find out more!
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