Maps of world

An in-depth analysis of World War II’s unprecedented human cost, examining the conflict’s impact across continents through compelling maps and historical data.

Agriculture

January 18, 2018 Alex

World Map of the Most Cultivated Crop in each Country

The most popular crops in the world vary by region and climate, but globally, staples like wheat, rice, and maize (corn) are among the most widely cultivated.

Historical Maps Wars

January 17, 2018 Alex

The True Cost of World War I

Examining the devastating toll of WWI through carefully curated maps and data, showing how military casualties and subsequent food shortages transformed the European continent.

Interactive maps

January 16, 2018 Alex

A lighthouse is a tower designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. According to The Lighthouse Directory data, about 18,700 lighthouses worldwide.

Political maps

January 15, 2018 Alex

What do Americans think about the rest of the world?

A map shows how Americans view other nations—friends, foes, or unfamiliar. It’s a glimpse into global opinion shaped by history, politics, and perception.

Humor Mapping Stereotypes

January 13, 2018 Alex

How Donald Trump Sees the World

Few politicians have inspired as much satirical creativity as Donald Trump. His blunt rhetoric, sweeping generalizations, and larger-than-life persona made him an irresistible subject for cartographers and illustrators alike.

Economic maps Infographics

January 5, 2018 Alex

Where the World’s Millionaires Live

Compare the top 25 countries with the highest number of millionaires in 2019 and 2024. Find out where wealth is growing, and how the millionaire landscape has shifted worldwide.

Languages

January 3, 2018 Alex

Tautological Geography: When Place Names Say the Same Thing Twice

Ever wondered why we call it the “Sahara Desert” when Sahara already means desert? Join us on a journey through the world’s most redundant place names and learn how colonial history created these linguistic oddities.

Top 10 countries with highest alcohol consumption mapped

Health

December 22, 2017 Alex

How Alcohol Consumption Changed around the World

Alcohol consumption looks completely different depending on where you live. Using UNECE data, I mapped how much people drink across countries and tracked changes over the past decade. Romania leads at 17.1 litres of pure alcohol per person, but tourism can inflate small countries’ numbers. The global average has been dropping since 2010, though individual countries show all kinds of patterns.