The topologist’s map of the world
This map, at first glance, similar to a medieval map of the world ‘mappa mundi’, is the topologist’s map of the world, showing international borders, and nothing else.
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Territorial evolution of Brazil
The first Portuguese settlement was founded after the signing “Tordesilhas Treat” in 1532. Colonization began in 1534 when King John III of Portugal split the territory into the fifteen private and autonomous Captaincy Colonies of Brazil.
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12 maps that explain the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea at all times played a significant role in the communication of the peoples around it. The world map shows what a unique position the Mediterranean Sea has in the world. It looks like a closed sea, but it offers the main transit routes linking east and west. All this, along with a beautiful climate and abundant nature, has made the Mediterranean region the cradle of world civilization. The maps below show the uniqueness of the Mediterranean region.
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The Atlantropa project
Atlantropa was a gigantic engineering and colonization idea designed by the German architect Herman Sörgel to unite the continents of Europe and Africa through the partial evaporation of the Mediterranean Sea.
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The happiest countries in the world (2013 – 2020)
Happiness connects with many life factors: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and the absence of corruption. Which country is the happiest?
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Monoethnic Countries Around the World
Monoethnic countries, where a single ethnic group comprises the majority of the population, offer a unique perspective on cultural homogeneity. The world map below shows monoethnic countries around the world – countries where +85% of the population belongs to one ethnicity.
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Unions and Relationships in the British Isles Explained
The British Isles include the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, and more than 6,000 smaller isles, including the Isle of Man, the Bailiwicks of Jersey, and Guernsey. They comprise 315,159 sq km or 121,684 sq mi and collectively have almost 72 million people.
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Tipping etiquette around the world
Choosing whether or not to tip is the natural part; the real difficulty lies in determining how much to tip. Too little might be considered an offence. Too much and you could be viewed as vulgar or proud. In places like China and Japan, practically all tipping is seen as rude, and it’s just not done.
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Olive Tree in the Mediterranean Bassin
The olive is an evergreen small tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean Basin from the Middle East to Portugal. The olive has initially been planted 7,000 years ago in Mediterranean countries. Today about 867 million olive trees are on the planet, occupying approximately 9.7 million hectares.
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Can You Turn Left on Red? A Map of Left-Turn-on-Red Laws in the United States and Canada
Left on red? It depends where you are. Our map shows the surprising differences in traffic laws across the U.S. and Canada — and why some places say yes while others say no.
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