The world’s major writing systems
Writing systems can be classified into three main types: alphabets, syllabaries, or logographies. They, in turn, can be divided into many subclasses of each type.
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Maps of world
Map of all of the surface of Earth. Maps of continents, countries, regions, and cities.
Where people are the most welcoming to foreigners
The top three most welcoming nations for foreigners are Iceland, New Zealand, and Morocco; the most friendliness countries for expats are Oman, Mexico, Portugal; the most accepting nations for migrants are Iceland, New Zealand, Rwanda.
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How much annual leave you get depends on where you live
In the preponderance of countries, improvements in employee relationships have seen the initiation of legal agreements for minimum employee leave from work (paid vacation and public holidays).
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Military Camouflage Patterns
Camouflage applies color and materials to military objects to hide them from observation. Camouflage material may have a single color, or it may have some likewise painted patches mixed. The primary purpose for using this variety of patterns is that it is visually disruptive.
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If the polar ice caps completely melted
The sea level has increased 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) in the latest 100 years. The process of raising the water level of the world’s oceans continues. If all the ice on our planet were to melt, the sea level would rise about 70 m (230 ft).
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Countries of the world that Britain has not invaded or occupied
The British Empire was the most extensive empire by area. The area of the empire at its territorial peak was 35.5 million square kilometers (13.7 million square miles). British Empire has invaded about 90% of the countries around the earth.
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Every recorded meteorite to have struck Earth mapped
Almost 500 tonnes of meteoritic wreckage fall to the planet each day, much of it as little cosmic dust and micrometeorites that sink into the ocean. About 500 meteorites of moderate size would strike our planet’s surface each year, of which 150 would fall on the landmass, and less than ten would be found.
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Gender Inequality Index
Gender Inequality Index measures equality between men and women. It is composed of indicators on reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.
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