Maps of world - Vivid Maps

June 17, 2019 Alex

General naming formats

In Western culture, nearly all individuals possess at least one given name (first name), together with a family name (last name, surname).

June 12, 2019 Alex

Fossil Fuel Production by Country

Oil, gas, and coal continue to play a dominant role in the world’s energy systems, accounting for around 82 percent of the global energy supply.

The map of the U.S. Gold Reserves Compared to Other Countries

Economic maps Resources

June 1, 2019 Alex

The Countries With The Largest Gold Reserves Mapped

During the 19th and early 20th century epochs of the gold standard, national governments were obligated to redeem the national currency for a specific quantity of gold. Back then, every nation’s central bank used its gold reserves to meet those commitments, backing some or all of the currency in issue with the gold it owned. Besides, gold reserves were stored by governments to meet the costs of waging war conflicts.

Economic maps

June 1, 2019 Alex

Paper sizes world map

8.5×11 has been around for more than a century. 8.27×11.69 was made an international standard in the 1970s. Most of Europe had already adopted it since the 20s.

Business

May 28, 2019 Alex

The Price of Sex around the World Mapped

The Prostitution business makes US$186 billion per year. According to Economist, In 2006, the cost for one hour of sex with a female prostitute averaged $340 worldwide. Nowadays, the average rate is down to $260. Prostitution is legal in about 52% of the world, limitedly legal in 12%, and illegal in 35%.

Economic maps

May 24, 2019 Alex

The Subnational Human Development Index

Human Development Index is usually presented on a national level. However, the Human Development Index can vary a lot within a country.

In 26 countries, deaf people are not allowed to drive a car

Laws

May 21, 2019 Alex

Where deaf people can drive

According to the World Federation, in 26 countries, deaf people are not allowed to drive a car.

Earth Fictional Maps

May 18, 2019 Alex

Inverted world map

Frans Blok has created a detailed inverse map of the world, where the deepest spots in the ocean become the highest mountains and the highest mountains become the deepest part of the ocean.