Maps of world

Map of all of the surface of Earth. Maps of continents, countries, regions, and cities.

Climate

The ‘White Christmas Map’ Reveals Every Country’s Chance of Snow on Christmas Day – and Every State too…

New research based on the last 9 years of December snowfall Russia (63.1%), Belarus (55.6%), Estonia (50.9%), and Lithuania (50.2%) officially lead the way when it comes to the odds of seeing a White Christmas. Back in the US, Alaska (62.8%), Vermont (52.3%), and Minnesota (36.9%) top the list, leaving the others in the dust (Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Texas).

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Environment mapsFood

The Colors of Global Food Security

Food security is a highly complex issue that requires a systems view integrating multiple dimensions and aspects of the food system. Food availability, quality, access, utilization, and the stability of each of these components depend on agricultural production, employment, poverty, economic growth, climate, human health, biodiversity loss, water, pollution, consumption, and societal norms

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CitiesInfographics

The World’s New Megacities: Developing countries will dominate megacity growth over the next two decades

In the grand tapestry of human civilization, megacities stand as towering monuments to the ingenuity, complexity, and sheer scale of urban life. Defined as urban areas with populations exceeding 10 million inhabitants, megacities are not merely geographic entities but thriving ecosystems of culture, economy, and diversity. Let’s embark on a journey to explore some of the world’s current megacities and speculate on the emerging giants that are poised to shape the future.

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