Population density has been monitored for more than 200 years in the U.S. During this time, the number of people living in the U.S. per square mile has grown from 4.5 in 1790 to 87.4 in 2010. Nowadays, the population density in the United States is 87 per square mile.
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Think you know what drives the U.S. economy? Think again. Our state-by-state breakdown of the most profitable industries reveals some unexpected economic champions and highlights the complex tapestry of American commerce.
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Take a melodious journey across a map of the United States, revealing the best-selling music artists from each state. From Elvis in Mississippi to Katy Perry in California, uncover the diverse musical landscape of America.
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Construction of the Highway System was declared finished in 1992. The cost of the Interstate Highway System’s construction was almost $114 billion (equal to $521 billion in 2020). The primary system has been extended many times by the expansion of being designations and creating new designations. Currently, all routes’ total length is more than 48.4 thousand miles (~78 thousand kilometers).
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Journey through time with two captivating German travel maps from 1935 and 1936. These artful cartographic masterpieces reveal more than just geography – they offer a glimpse into the cultural and political shifts of Nazi Germany on the brink of world-changing events.
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Dive into a unique map of the world that showcases the languages used in tweets across the globe. From the bustling cities of Europe to the far reaches of Asia, this visualization offers a fresh perspective on our interconnected world.
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From the towering redwoods of California to the sprawling Everglades of Florida, the United States is home to a diverse array of protected lands. This post delves into the fascinating history and current status of National Forests, State Forests, National Parks, and National Monuments, revealing how these vital areas have transformed the map of the United States over the past century.
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Take a melodic journey through England’s counties, uncovering the birthplaces of iconic musicians. From Radiohead to The Beatles, learn which areas have produced your favorite chart-toppers.
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Dive into the alarming reality of plastic pollution in our world’s rivers. This eye-opening post reveals the top three plastic-polluting rivers and their devastating impact on marine environments, while offering practical solutions to combat this global crisis.
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From Beijing’s fourfold expansion to Tianjin’s unexpected density drop, this visual analysis of 66 global cities reveals fascinating patterns of urban growth and change over a quarter-century. Dive into the data to see how your city measures up.
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