Some countries plan for generations, others focus on quick results. Dutch researcher Geert Hofstede mapped these cultural differences in his Long-Term Orientation study. Discover what your country’s approach to planning reveals about its cultural values and decision-making style.
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Europe’s population landscape is heading for a dramatic transformation. While Luxembourg and the UK are set to grow, countries like Ukraine and Bosnia & Herzegovina could lose more than half their people by 2100.
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How much paid leave do workers get around the world? This maps reveal major global differences – from generous European policies to countries where paid vacation is rare.
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From Tromsø to Murmansk, life above the Arctic Circle isn’t as sparse as you might think. Here’s a closer look at the largest towns in the Arctic—and why most of them are in Russia.
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A side-by-side world maps show how global trade has changed since 2000. China has rapidly expanded its influence, becoming the top trading partner for much of the world – overtaking both the U.S. and the EU in many regions.
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China started building railways in the 19th century – just like the Untied States – but when it comes to high-speed rail, it’s left the U.S. in the dust.
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It’s hard to believe, but until 1967, marrying someone of a different race was still illegal in parts of the U.S. This map shows where those bans were still in place just one year before the Supreme Court struck them down for good.
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Steel or concrete? A closer look at 743,398 bridges across the U.S. reveals which material wins out – by county. This colorful map based on the latest 2025 National Bridge Inventory shows how bridge-building choices differ from place to place.
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This map shows which countries have a GDP per capita (PPP) above the global average. It offers a clear visual of the world’s economic divide – where wealth is concentrated, and where it’s not.
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From forest-covered islands to today’s mix of pine plantations, pastures, and native remnants—these three maps help explain how New Zealand’s geography was reshaped by human arrival, fire, and farming.
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