Changing views of the US in the EU (2016 – 2017)
Percentage point change in those who held a positive view of the United States. Reddit user bezzieford, Data: Eurobarometer 2017
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Europe
Smoking in Europe: A Map of Habit and Change
Tobacco use is fading across Europe — but not everywhere. This map-based analysis uncovers the countries still hooked and the surprising success stories.
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Ethnic and Linguistical Map of Europe
Looking at this sprawling linguistic puzzle across Europe, I’m struck by how much story lives in every colored region on this remarkable map of Europe. As someone who spends their days thinking about how species distribute across landscapes, I can’t help but see parallels in how languages have carved out their territories over millennia.
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One year afterOne Year After WWII: A Map That Shows Europe Still in FluxOne year after
This 1946 map shows how unstable Europe still was a year after WWII ended—with shifting borders, Soviet control, and regions waiting for decisions.
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Would you be comfortable with a gay or lesbian leader?
Percent of people who said they would be comfortable with a gay, lesbian, or bisexual in the highest elected political
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Can You Afford to Stay Warm?
In parts of Europe, staying warm in winter is still a financial struggle. These two maps, based on Eurostat data, show how things changed from 2016 to 2023.
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Racism in Europe
Many people in Eastern and Central Europe associate black faces with negative sentiments, according to Harvard University’s Project Implicit, which
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Carbon dioxide emissions in European countries
CO2 is the most significant long-lived greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere. Since the Industrial Revolution, anthropogenic emissions – primarily
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Unveiling Europe’s Rich Heritage: A Journey Through Coats of Arms and City Emblems
European coat of arms maps reveal a continent’s identity through heraldry. Examine Montenegro’s double-headed eagle, San Marino’s towers, and Switzerland’s minimalist cross. City emblems like Prague’s defensive arm and Paris’s resilient ship offer unique insights into local histories. These symbols provide a fascinating window into European heritage, from medieval knights to modern nation-states.
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Mean age of women at birth of the first child
Generations ago, it was common to marry young and start a family soon after. Today, many women delay motherhood into their 30s. What changed—and what does it mean?
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