Most Populated Subdivisions in the World
This map-based post explores the most populated administrative subdivisions on Earth, including insights into population growth hotspots and why certain regions dominate demographically.
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Why Some Trains in Europe Run on the Left and Others on the Right
Many European countries drive on the right, but their trains don’t always follow suit. Discover how history, engineering, and geopolitics have shaped the direction of rail traffic across the continent.
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The Cheapest (and Most Expensive) Airlines for Domestic Flights—By State
Which airline gives you the most bang for your buck from your state? Find out with this fresh look at U.S. domestic airfare, featuring maps and data-backed insights on which airlines are cheapest—and which are priciest—depending on where you live.
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Sky-High Nations: Exploring the Tallest Countries and Their Loftiest Peaks
From the Himalayas to the Andes, some countries live life in the clouds—literally. This post maps the highest countries on Earth and their tallest points, revealing how altitude impacts agriculture, tourism, and even health.
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European Heritage Across America: Mapping Ancestry Patterns
These fascinating maps reveal where German, English, Irish, Italian and other European ancestry groups have settled across American counties, creating distinct regional patterns that persist generations later. Discover which European heritage dominates your region and the historical migration patterns that shaped America’s cultural geography.
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The Forgotten Map: Choudhry Rahmat Ali’s Vision for Pakistan and the Partition of India
Before the partition of India, Choudhry Rahmat Ali envisioned a divided subcontinent with separate Muslim homelands—including Pakistan, Bangistan, and Osmanistan. While his vision never fully materialized, it influenced the creation of Pakistan and later, Bangladesh. But was partition inevitable? And how do Indian Muslims live today?
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Mapping Dutch Holiday Journeys: Insights from GPS Data
A deep dive into GPS data from Dutch travelers uncovers holiday trends, with Germany emerging as the most popular getaway spot.
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Yellow vs Blue Europe: Which Countries Are Happier Than the US and Why
A vivid yellow-blue divide cuts across Europe in this fascinating map revealing which countries enjoy greater happiness than the United States. Nordic and several Western European nations form a distinct “happiness belt,” but what exactly makes these yellow-colored regions so content?
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When the Capital Isn’t on the Mainland
Some countries placed their capital cities on islands instead of their mainland. Learn why that happened, what the benefits and downsides are, and how infrastructure keeps these island capitals connected.
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Where Half of the World’s Economy Comes From: A Look at the Most Economically Powerful Regions
A handful of regions drive half of the global economy. This world map shows which areas dominate and why economic activity is so concentrated in just a small fraction of the world.
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