Maps of world - Vivid Maps

The top 10 world’s most searched consumer brands are as follows. Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is searched 335,400,000 times a month and is a top searched brand in 42 nations. But the real winners are, in a way, Netflix and IKEA. Sure, with 140.2 million and 55.3 million searches, respectively, they are behind Jeff Bezos’ brainchild, but Netflix is the most searched brand in a whopping 92 countries, while IKEA dominates 14 of them.

The map of world during the last ice age

Environment maps

June 5, 2022 Alex

Have you ever wondered what the world looked like during the last ice age?

During the last ice age, the sea level worldwide was over 400 feet (122 meters) below the current level, and glaciers extended over about 8% of the planet’s surface, which is equivalent to 25% of the total land area.

World map of Overseas Territories and Dependencies

Political maps

May 1, 2022 Alex

Overseas Territories and Dependencies of the World Mapped

Overseas territory is a geographical area part of a country, but outside of its mainland or contiguous territory. In most cases, these regions are not recognized as autonomous nations, but instead, they are under another country’s or state’s governance.

Old maps

April 14, 2022 Alex

The Google Earth of the 1450s

Fra Mauro, the Venetian cartographer-monk from the late Middle Ages crafted the most objective and detailed world map of his time.

Economic maps Real estate World

April 4, 2022 Alex

How Global Housing Prices Have Changed Since 2010 to 2022

It appears that house prices in many countries around the world have been on a constant upward climb. Houses offer a unique blend of necessity, practicality, and sentimentality, but for many savvy investors, they also serve as a primary means of building wealth. And it’s this last point, combined with a surge in demand, that’s causing housing prices to skyrocket.

Travel maps

March 2, 2022 Alex

The Best Place to See the Sunrise and Sunset in Every Country

The best place to watch a sunrise is at the famous Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia, and 10,404 mentions in the reviews of this landmark would attest to that. 8 out of 10 best places for sunrise fans are in Asia and Oceania. The best place for watching a sunset in the world is Mallory Square in Key West, Florida, with 9,811 mentions of sunset in the Tripadvisor reviews.

Historical Maps Mapping

December 29, 2021 Alex

How to Date an Undated World Map

Ever wondered how to date an undated world map? With Randall Munroe’s “Map Age Guide” from XKCD, you can pinpoint its time period effortlessly. Plus, explore world map posters to decorate your space.

Laws

December 1, 2021 Alex

Study reveals the cost of speeding tickets around the world

In many countries speeding fines are based on the driver’s income. As a result, speeding tickets are generally higher in rich countries and lower in poorer countries. The costliest speeding ticket in Switzerland ($17,908) while in several African countries is less than $1.

Map of the world of the linguistic diversity index

Linguistic maps

March 2, 2021 Alex

World Map of the Global Linguistic Diversity

Global linguistic diversity is a fascinating aspect of human culture, reflecting the rich tapestry of languages spoken around the world. Across various countries, there exists a remarkable array of languages, each contributing to the cultural heritage and identity of its speakers.

Political maps

August 18, 2020 Alex

Flag Desecration by Nation

A flag is a piece of fabric with a specific design, format, and colors. One of the most popular purposes of a flag is to symbolize a country. National flags as patriotic symbols widely vary by interpretations that often include solid military associations because of their initial and ongoing use for that purpose.