From London’s smoky tunnels to Shanghai’s high-speed sprawl—explore the countries with subway systems and how they’ve evolved into global transport powerhouses. Includes a comparison table of the world’s largest metro systems.
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Finland and France top the list of European nations by government spending as a share of GDP. But what does that actually mean for the people who live there? This post explores what high and low spending really tells us about economic policy, public services, and everyday life.
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Animated maps show how the Hispanic population in the U.S. has changed since 1990. Learn which counties have seen the most growth, where Hispanics make up the majority, and where they’re still few and far between.
Read more: Mapping the Hispanic Population in the U.S. (1990–2022): Growth, Geography, and Diversity
At one point, the total value of Bitcoin was larger than the GDP of over 100 countries—including Kuwait. Here’s what that comparison really means, and what it tells us about Bitcoin’s popularity, risks, and future.
Read more: Countries With A Smaller GDP Than Total Bitcoin Market Cap
A visual and analytical journey through America’s population changes, highlighting key historical moments and demographic shifts.
Read more: US Population Growth Mapped
A 2005 study by the Imperial College London’s Carol Propper revealed disparities in England hospital access, based on patient population. The
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From coastal committee cities to landlocked capitals, this post outlines where Australia’s largest cities are located, why they grew there, how they’re growing now — and what it means for housing costs.
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From seismic danger zones to olive oil borders, this set of 8 maps creatively reimagines Italy’s divisions. Here’s how geography, food, faith, and humor come together to slice up the boot.
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A map based on Eurostat data reveals wide regional differences in computer use across Europe in 2015. Learn about the cultural, economic, and historical causes of the digital divide.
Read more: How Many Europeans Had Never Used a Computer in 2015?
Before the U.S. existed, global powers raced to plant their flags on its land. This map shows the first foreign country to settle in each U.S. state, with the fascinating mix of empires that once dreamed of ruling America.
Read more: Who Settled First? The First Foreign Presence in Every U.S. State
The legal marriage age for girls varies greatly around the world, ranging from 9 in Iran to 20 in China.
Read more: Legal Marriage Age for Girls by Country
Where African Americans reside today is the culmination of a century of migration, transformation, and survival. This post uses historical maps, census records, and animated graphics to trace the path of the Black population in the United States—initially in the Deep South in 1910, then to cities, and now back again in the current New Great Migration.
Read more: Percentage of State Population That Is Black
Which U.S. states have the highest share of low-wage workers? Using new data from the Economic Policy Institute, we explore where earnings fall short and reveal the geographic patterns shaping economic life across America.
Read more: Low-Wage Workers in America