Planting your spring garden? Consider climate’s ‘new normal’
Among the most important factors determining which plants can survive where is how cold the winter is. If you’re planting
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United States
Maps of the US
An Ethnic Map of the United States by County Majority
When we examine a United States map showing ethnic majorities at the county level, we uncover fascinating patterns that reflect centuries of migration, settlement, and cultural evolution. From the strong presence of African American majorities in the Southeast to the Hispanic-majority counties in the Southwest, each region tells a unique story of America’s diverse heritage.
Read MoreThe Most distinctive causes of death by state (2001-2010)
Most Distinctive Causes of Death A. Tuberculosis B. Meningococcal infection C. Septicemia D. Syphilis E. Human immunodeficiency virus F. Other
Read MorePercent Asian ancestry in North America
Archaeological evidence shows that people have been in the Americas for at least over 12 thousand years. The population of
Read MoreTerritories of the US, sized by population
144 largest U.S. counties have population: 159,524,138 (50.03% of total population). 2,998 smallest U.S. counteis have same population – 159,332,918
Read MoreAnimated history of US county boundaries
Thirty-second animation of the changes in United States historical county boundaries (1629 – 2000). Historical state and territorial boundaries are
Read MoreRegions of Alaska
1. FAR NORTH! Geography: Larger than Utah, Indiana, and Maryland combined. Or a bit larger than Germany. Mostly uninhabited tundra,
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US Economic Activity, Split in Half
U.S. states by GDP (% of Nation) California – 14.17 Texas – 8.64 New York – 8.10 Florida – 5.00
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German Speakers by US County in the Year 2000
Percent of population five years and over speaking German at home by county. Over 50 million Americans claim German ancestry,
Read MoreGarden Growing Zones
Hardiness zones were developed by the USDA to define 11 numerical climate zones and the ability of certain plants to
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