Vivid Maps

June 12, 2019 Alex

Fossil Fuel Production by Country

Oil, gas, and coal continue to play a dominant role in the world’s energy systems, accounting for around 82 percent of the global energy supply.

Historical Maps

June 7, 2019 Alex

On this day (June 7, 1494), Spain and Portugal divided the world between the two nations

The Treaty of Tordesillas signed at Tordesillas on June 7, 1494, and authenticated at Setúbal, Portugal, divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between the Portuguese Empire and the Crown of Castile, along with a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands, off the west coast of Africa.

The evolution of the age structure of the U.S.

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June 6, 2019 Alex

The Age Structure of the United States

The United States is one of the most populated nations in the world, following just behind China and India. A total population count of around 332 million inhabitants and a more-or-less constant population growth over the past decade show that the country has steadily enhanced its living conditions and standards.

Political maps

June 4, 2019 Alex

The 1919 House Vote for Women’s Suffrage: A Landmark in U.S. History

Dive into the fascinating story of the 1919 House vote for women’s suffrage, a pivotal moment that led to the 19th Amendment and transformed the political landscape of the United States.

The map of the U.S. Gold Reserves Compared to Other Countries

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June 1, 2019 Alex

The Countries With The Largest Gold Reserves Mapped

During the 19th and early 20th century epochs of the gold standard, national governments were obligated to redeem the national currency for a specific quantity of gold. Back then, every nation’s central bank used its gold reserves to meet those commitments, backing some or all of the currency in issue with the gold it owned. Besides, gold reserves were stored by governments to meet the costs of waging war conflicts.

Economic maps

June 1, 2019 Alex

Paper sizes world map

8.5×11 has been around for more than a century. 8.27×11.69 was made an international standard in the 1970s. Most of Europe had already adopted it since the 20s.

How Silicon Valley residents see the United States

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May 30, 2019 Alex

How Silicon Valley residents see the U.S.

View of the United States from San-Francisco is an illustration showing how Silicon Valley residents see the rest of the U.S. Designed by Kirby Scudder, it was first published as the cover for the Pacific Ventures (1986).

Historical Maps

May 30, 2019 Alex

Watch Manhattan Grow Over 400 Years

Manhattan has changed substantially over the past 400 years. With the millions of people who live there and the many more who commute to the island on a daily basis, Manhattan has become a metropolis of concrete, culture, and big-city life.

Travel

May 28, 2019 Alex

Road Trips Across the U.S. That You’ll Never Forget

From the Pacific Coast Highway to the Great River Road, explore the most iconic road trips across America. These detailed maps showcase everything from scientifically optimized routes connecting major landmarks to social media’s favorite drives and wonderfully weird roadside attractions.

Business

May 28, 2019 Alex

The Price of Sex around the World Mapped

The Prostitution business makes US$186 billion per year. According to Economist, In 2006, the cost for one hour of sex with a female prostitute averaged $340 worldwide. Nowadays, the average rate is down to $260. Prostitution is legal in about 52% of the world, limitedly legal in 12%, and illegal in 35%.